Timothy McLister

Tim McLister focuses his practice on government contracts and procurement matters. He represents domestic and international businesses in all facets of government contracts transactional matters. He advises government contractors in bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC); mergers and acquisitions; claims, disputes, and terminations; and contract formation work, including joint ventures, teaming agreements, and subcontracting. He also counsels contractors on Small Business Administration (SBA) initiatives, the Buy American Act (BAA), Trade Agreements Act (TAA), foreign military sales (FMS), and classified contracting. He serves contractors in a broad array of industries, with an emphasis on defense, intelligence, cybersecurity, and maritime.

Prior to entering private practice, Tim served as an Active-Duty Captain in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps where he represented the United States Army in its litigation and procurement strategy. He also served as the Senior Trial Counsel for the nation’s Contingency Corps where he managed a team of prosecutors at the nation’s largest military installation. Further, he deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, and Kuwait in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve where he advised a three-star general command in the acquisition of critical supplies and services throughout a contingency operation. He maintains an active Top Secret, Sensitive Compartment Information (TS/SCI) clearance and holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a finance concentration.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch'
•Administrative/Regulatory Law, 2025-2026
•Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2025-2026
•Government Relations Practice, 2026
•Recognized, United States Armed Forces
•Joint Service Commendation Medal
•Joint Meritorious Unit Award
•Meritorious Service Medal
•Army Commendation Medal
•Listed, Loudoun County 40 Under 40, 2023