Joe Whitcomb

Joe Whitcomb is the founder and president of Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC (WSM). In addition, he manages the firm and heads up the Government Procurement and International Business Transactions Law sections. As a result of his military service as a U.S. Army Ranger and as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, he learned mission accomplishment. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s in Social Sciences and a Master’s in International Relations. His Master’s emphasis was on National Security and International Political Economics. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

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Chadwick v. Board: Massachusetts Upholds Dentist’s License Suspension

Joe Whitcomb: August 21, 2025

In 2008, Dr. Chadwick, a licensed dentist in Massachusetts, became the subject of an investigation by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry. The inquiry began after complaints were raised about unsafe practices in his dental office,...

Employment Law OSHA

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Scanlan v. American Airlines: USERRA Rights Sent Back to Trial

Joe Whitcomb: August 20, 2025

James P. Scanlan, a retired Major General in the United States Air Force Reserve, and Carla Riner, a Brigadier General in the Delaware Air National...

Employment Law USERRA

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Ames v. Portage Cty.: Succession Plan Talk Allowed in Closed Session

Joe Whitcomb: August 16, 2025

Brian M. Ames filed a complaint against the Portage County Board of Commissioners alleging violations of Ohio’s Open Meetings Act (Sunshine Law). He...

Employment Law Succession Planning

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Superior Optical v. U.S.: Bid Protest Over VA Award Dismissed

Joe Whitcomb: August 15, 2025

Superior Optical Labs, Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), filed suit against the United States in the Court of Federal...

SDVOSB Certifcation

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United States v. Strock: 2nd Circuit Revives False Claims Act Case Over SDVOSB Fraud

Joe Whitcomb: August 14, 2025

The United States filed a civil action against Strock Contracting, Inc. and its owner, Timothy Strock, alleging violations of the False Claims Act...

Government Contracts False Claims Act

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Tax Court Accepted Discounted Valuation in Estat Insurance Dispute

Joe Whitcomb: August 08, 2025

The Estate of Clara M. Morrissette petitioned the U.S. Tax Court to challenge the Internal Revenue Service’s determination of a $13.8 million estate...

Succession Planning

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Portage Park v. A.L.L. Masonry: Lien Validity Dispute Sent to Arbitration

Joe Whitcomb: August 07, 2025

Portage Park Capital, LLC entered into a contract with A.L.L. Masonry Construction Company, Inc., doing business as All Construction Group, for the...

Contract Dispute