Protorae Law member Alan Chvotkin was quoted in Law 360’s October 31, 2025, article by senior reporter Madeline Lyskawa addressing the implications for Federal Government contractors of the on-going shutdown of federal activity due to the lapse in appropriations. Commenting …

November 3rd was the last date for public comments on most of the early template changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) “revolutionary” overhaul. Templates for revisions to all of the FAR have now been released. While impressive that …

This prolonged government shutdown demands deliberate and careful attention from federal contractors. Protorae Law PLLC was proud to have Alan Chvotkin, a leader in our Government Contracts practice, serve as a featured expert at the October 10, 2025 …

Protorae Law member Alan Chvotkin was quoted in Law 360’s September 15, 2025, article by senior reporter Madeline Lyskawa covering the General Services Administration’s (GSA) recently published Fall 2025 semiannual regulatory agenda. Commenting on the changes since GSA last published …

“I did it my way,” sings Frank Sinatra in his world-famous anthem to making life choices. Here at Protorae Law, the same can be said for our firm as we reflect on 15 years of providing legal services to our …

It’s not often that inflation has a positive impact on federal procurement. But three rules issued in the last days of August fall into that category.

First, on August 22, Small Business Administration published a proposed rule that would increase …

On January 1, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements will go into effect.

Below is a Fact Sheet regarding the BOI.

Please note, while Protorae Law, PLLC will not

Prior to saying, “I do,” some couples make the additional decision to enter into a premarital or prenuptial agreement. These agreements are contracts that allow couples to define their respective financial rights and interests after they become married. Without a …

Protorae Law is pleased to announce that three attorneys were selected to the 2021 Virginia and Washington DC Super Lawyers listing: Brian Chandler, Devon Hewitt, and James Kinsel. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers …

Virginia Business magazine, in association with the Virginia Bar Association, has named seven Protorae Law partners across six practice areas to its 2020 Virginia Legal Elite listing.  The firm’s selected attorneys include:

• Brian F. Chandler – Labor/Employment
• Karen L. Cohen