Tim Turner

Senior Attorney

Mr. Turner leads Whitcomb Selinsky’s nationally recognized government contracts group and has comprehensive practice focused on litigation, regulatory compliance, and enforcement defense involving federal contractors. With extensive experience representing clients before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA), the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA), the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Government Accounting Office (GAO), Mr. Turner advises contractors of all sizes—from small, disadvantaged businesses to major defense, construction, and service firms—on navigating the full lifecycle of federal government contracting. 

Government Contract Litigation & Disputes 

A substantial portion of Mr Turner’s practice is devoted to litigating claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). He has successfully prosecuted and defended complex claims involving: 

• Constructive changes and equitable adjustments 

• Delay, disruption, and acceleration, including Eichleay and cumulative impact claims 

• Defective specifications and government-furnished property disputes 

• Contract terminations, including termination for default (T4D) and termination for convenience (T4C) 

• Pass-through claims and sponsorship disputes involving subcontractors under prime contracts 

• Debarment and CPARS Defense  

Known for a meticulous and evidence-driven approach, Mr. Turner is regularly called upon to handle high-stakes disputes involving significant contract values, detailed technical records, and complicated factual and procedural histories. He frequently engages in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation and settlement negotiations, and are highly effective in both written and oral advocacy before judges and administrative boards. 

Bid Protest Practice 

Mr. Turner is also a seasoned advocate in bid protests, representing clients before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Court of Federal Claims, and federal agencies in both pre-award and post-award protests. He advises clients across the full spectrum of protest-related issues, including: 

• Improper evaluations and best-value tradeoffs 

• Organizational conflicts of interest (OCI) 

• Past performance assessments 

• Undisclosed evaluation criteria and flawed technical scoring 

• SBA size and status protests and NAICS code challenges and appeals 

• Intervenor defense in protest actions to preserve contract awards 

He provides strategic counsel during the proposal phase to identify and mitigate protest risks and advises clients during debriefings and agency-level challenges. 

Labor & Employment Compliance for Government Contractors 

In addition to litigation, Mr. Turner is a recognized authority on federal labor law compliance in the government contracts context. He routinely counsels and defend contractors subject to the: 

• McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) 

• Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and related prevailing wage requirements 

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 

• Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA) 

• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 

• Mine Health and Safety Act 

Mr. Turner assists clients in conducting proactive compliance reviews and responding to audits and enforcement actions initiated by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), including the Wage and Hour Division and OSHA. He represents clients in matters involving: 

• Wage and fringe benefit classifications 

• Area Wage Determination conformance and disputes 

• Back wage investigations, CBA enforcement, and DOL debarment proceedings 

• Collective bargaining agreement (CBA) application to federal contracts 

• Safety complaints and whistleblower retaliation claims under OSHA §11(c) 

Industry Experience & Client Focus 

Mr. Turner has represented contractors across a wide range of industries, including: 

• Aerospace and defense manufacturing 

• Federal construction and infrastructure 

• IT services and systems integration 

• Logistics and base operations support (BOS) 

• Healthcare staffing and administrative services 

• Environmental and facilities management 

In every engagement, Mr. Turner combines a deep command of federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements) with a practical understanding of how contractors operate. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Turner spent seven years as trial attorney with the Department of Labor. Thus, he brings an insider’s knowledge to assist contractors and employers in effectively engaging with government agencies.   

Bar Admission:  

Colorado 

Federal District of Colorado  

10th Circuit 

Court of Federal Claims  

Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit  

Education  

University of Denver Law School, JD