Jonathan Keller
Biography
Jon Keller represents government contractors in disputes, investigations, and compliance matters across the full procurement lifecycle. A senior associate based in Northern Virginia, his practice centers on federal cost and pricing issues, including cost allowability, Cost Accounting Standards compliance, and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data exposure. He regularly advises and defends contractors in audits, cost challenges, and disputes before the boards of contract appeals and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Jon prosecutes and defends contract claims and requests for equitable adjustment under the Contract Disputes Act, prepares and litigates certified claims, and handles prime–subcontractor disputes and payment controversies in federal and state courts and through alternative dispute resolution. He also represents contractors in bid protests before the Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, aligning litigation strategy with business outcomes while preserving future contracting opportunities.
Jon also maintains an active regulatory enforcement practice, including a growing focus on OSHA matters, counseling employers and defending companies through agency inspections, citation challenges, and compliance initiatives across industries. His enforcement experience extends to conducting internal investigations and advising on the False Claims Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other criminal and civil fraud statutes, positioning clients for favorable outcomes through proactive remediation and strategic engagement with enforcement authorities.
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- American Bar Association, Section of Public Contract Law
- American Bar Association, Business Law Section
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- "The Masters Institute in Government Contract Costs," co-presenter, Federal Publications Seminars, March 24-25, 2026.
- "Cal/OSHA – Expected Outlook for 2026," co-author, Haynes Boone Client Alert, March 12, 2026.
- "Apparent Downward Trend in OSHA Enforcement – What Employers Should Know," co-author, Haynes Boone Client Alert, February 24, 2026.
- "DoD Issues Guidance on Pre-Merger Filings for Defense-Related M&A Transactions," co-author, Haynes Boone Client Alert, February 5, 2026.
- "Executive Order Seeks to Reshape Federal Grantmaking Policy and Oversight," co-author, Haynes Boone Client Alert, August, 26, 2025.
- "The False Claims Act Year in Review – Part I," co-author, Pratt’s Government Contracting Law Report, April 2025.
- "False Claims Act - 2024 Year in Review," contributor, February 2025.
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Education
- J.D., American University Washington College of Law, 2017
- B.A., Philosophy, New York University, 2010
Languages
- Portuguese
Admissions
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
DoD Issues Guidance on Pre-Merger Filings for Defense-Related M&A Transactions
February 05, 2026