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Mark G. Jackson
Partner
Seattle, Washington 98101
t 206.892.9465
f 206.624.6039
vcard“We've distinguished ourselves by designing and executing creative, tailored solutions to difficult problems that help our clients secure, protect, perform and profit from government contracts.”
Mark Jackson joined Ball Janik LLP’s Seattle office in 2009 and is Chair of the firm’s Government Contracts practice group. He has more than 25 years of experience in government contracts and construction litigation. Mr. Jackson has achieved a strong record of success in counseling and resolving disputes for companies that do business with the federal, state and local governments as prime contractors, subcontractors or suppliers. His knowledge base encompasses industries as diverse as aerospace and defense, engineering and construction, and research and development. He represents a wide array of clients located throughout the United States and in Europe, the Far East, the Middle East, and Australia. Mr. Jackson has been recognized by his peers as a Washington Super Lawyer.
“We've distinguished ourselves by designing and executing creative, tailored solutions to difficult problems that help our clients secure, protect, perform and profit from government contracts.”
Mark Jackson joined Ball Janik LLP’s Seattle office in 2009 and is Chair of the firm’s Government Contracts practice group. He has more than 25 years of experience in government contracts and construction litigation. Mr. Jackson has achieved a strong record of success in counseling and resolving disputes for companies that do business with the federal, state and local governments as prime contractors, subcontractors or suppliers. His knowledge base encompasses industries as diverse as aerospace and defense, engineering and construction, and research and development. He represents a wide array of clients located throughout the United States and in Europe, the Far East, the Middle East, and Australia. Mr. Jackson has been recognized by his peers as a Washington Super Lawyer.
Mr. Jackson has regularly appeared before government agency tribunals, the boards of contract appeals, and the Court of Federal Claims, as well as state and federal courts throughout the United States. He has successfully defended and prosecuted through trial and/or arbitration a variety of claims, including those involving Cost Accounting Standards, the Limitation of Funds clause, false claims allegations, constructive changes, defective specifications, differing site conditions, superior knowledge, acceleration and delay, and loss of productivity.
Before entering private practice, Mr. Jackson served in a variety of roles while on active duty in the U.S. Air Force, including as a procurement analyst on a major weapons program and as a trial attorney on the Air Force Contract Litigation Team. Most recently, he was a partner in an international law firm where his practice focused on government contracts and construction litigation.
Mr. Jackson is a frequent speaker on issues involving government contracts and construction litigation and has published numerous articles on these topics.
Practice Areas
Education
J.D., 1988
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
B.S., 1983
United States Air Force Academy
Admissions
Washington
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Honors
Named as a Washington Super Lawyer, 2007, 2010 – 2012
News
Federal Contractors Required to Enhance Protections Against Human Trafficking
09/27/2012Ball Janik LLP Attorneys Named 2012 Super Lawyers
09/18/2012Proposed Rule for Safeguarding Contractor Information Systems
08/28/2012Ball Janik LLP Attorneys Named 2011 Super Lawyers
09/13/2011Government Contracts Law Report, June 2011
06/29/2011Construction Law Report, Spring 2011
04/17/2011Government Contracts Law Report, March 2011
03/22/2011Ball Janik LLP Attorneys Named 2010 Super Lawyers
11/17/2010
Events
07/09/2013
Online
Commercial Item Acquisition – Taking Advantage of Streamlined Procedures
05/14/2013
Online
Reps and Certs Requests - Responding Efficiently While Avoiding Liability
04/09/2013
Online
03/12/2013
GSA Contracts – How to Reap Rewards and Avoid Costly Mistakes
02/12/2013
Successful Bid Protests – Roadmap for Contesting Procurements
01/08/2013
Webinar: Contract Changes – Protecting Your Interests When the Government Switches Gears
10/02/2012
PNDC Webinar
08/14/2012
Webinar
06/20/2012
Ball Janik LLP, 101 SW Main Street, Suite 1100, Portland, Oregon 97204
05/30/2012
Webinar
03/28/2012
Webinar
01/10/2012
Webinar
09/08/2011
Webinar
07/15/2011
Webinar
06/10/2011
Oregon Convention Center
Concentrated Course in Government Contracts
02/23/2011
Seattle, WA
2010 - Ball Janik LLP Annual Conference on Current Issues in Real Estate and Land Use
09/29/2010
Portland, Oregon
