Tedd Shimp

Tedd J. Shimp, Esq., Government Contracts/Construction Attorney
25 Stonemill Road Dayton, OH 45409-2526
937-271-2403 (c) | 937-228-7858 (h)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Air Force
26 September 1999-6 November 2007–Office of the Chief Trial Attorney Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
GS-14, Senior Trial Attorney, Directorate of Contract Dispute Resolution

• Trial and ADR Experience – Lead and co-counsel representing the Air Force before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) in many high-visibility, multi-million dollar Air Force contract disputes. Responsible for preparation and presentation of the Air Force position in Alternate Dispute Resolution proceedings and trials. Also responsible for developing the theory of the case, determining what evidence and arguments will be advanced, conducting research of statutes, legal opinions, regulations and case law precedents. Also responsible for all pleadings, motions, briefs and position papers. Responsible for conducting and responding to discovery and participating in pre-hearing conferences, negotiating, drafting and recommending settlement agreements where appropriate. Responsible for preparing and examining fact and expert witnesses, presenting testimonial and documentary evidence and arguments to the fact-finding tribunal, and performing all other representational functions required for the defense or prosecution of the case before the ASBCA. Team leader providing general supervision and mentoring of several JAG officers, including the review of their work products.

27 July 1993-25 September 1999 – Office of the Chief Trial Attorney Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
GS-13, Trial Attorney, Directorate of Contract Appeals

• Civil Trial Litigation – Assigned as lead counsel in several multi-million dollar claims. Co-counsel on many of the Air Force’s largest dollar, most complex cases. Responsible for drafting pleadings, conducting document discovery, preparing and defending motions, taking and defending depositions, assembling exhibits, researching applicable Government contract law and preparing memoranda and trial notebooks. Responsible for supervision of paralegals, working closely with witnesses and experts and developing the Air Force’s settlement position and trial strategy.

October 1989-25 July 1993 – Office of the Chief Trial Attorney Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
GS-12, Trial Attorney, Directorate of Contract Appeals

• Civil Trial Litigation - Assigned as sole trial counsel to many trials before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals involving civil litigation arising under contracts for major weapons systems, services, construction, computer hardware and software and supplies. Responsible for all phases of litigation including Government contract legal research, motion practice, discovery, trial preparation and presentation, and post-trial briefs. Also responsible for negotiation and drafting of settlement agreements when in the best interest of the Air Force.

May 1987-May 1989 – Office of the Chief Trial Attorney Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Legal Intern, Directorate of Contract Appeals

• Special projects and litigation assistance for senior staff attorneys. Government contract legal research and drafting of pleadings, briefs, motions and memoranda for senior staff attorneys. Developed proficiency in the use of Westlaw, Lexis, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

EDUCATION

• Completed 52 Credit Hours towards Associates Degree in Information Technology, Multimedia Program

• Developed proficiency in computers, software and presentation technologies.

1986-1989 University of Dayton School of Law                                             Dayton, OH
Juris Doctorate, May 1989

• American Jurisprudence Awards: Evidence, Federal Income Taxation

• Class Standing - 24/99

1982-1986 Millersville University of Pennsylvania                                      Millersville, PA
Baccalaureate of Science, Business Administration, May 1986

• Dean’s List - 1984-1985

• Intern, State of Pennsylvania, Bureau of Construction

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Available upon request.

Classes of Tedd J. Shimp

Air Force NSPS HR Elements for Employees, 4 hours, Nov 2006
Air Force NSPS Performance Management for Employees, 1 day, Nov 2006
Air Force NSPS 101 Web Based Training, 1 hour, Sept 2006
Air Force NSPS Adapting to Change for Non-supervisors, 4 hours, Feb 2006
Air Force NSPS Non-supervisory Interaction Skills, 4 hours, Feb 2006
American Bar Association, TechShow, 3 days, Annually March 2001 – 2006
Thompson-West Federal Government Contracts Year in Review Conference, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1998, 1997, 1995 (and several years prior to 1995)
Government Contract Audits and Resolving Audit Disputes, 1 day, 23 June 2004
Understanding Overhead in Government Contracts, 1 day 26 May 2004
PowerPoint For Litigators, 2 days, 9 September 2003
PowerPoint 2000, 3 days, 16 January 2003
Project 2000, 3 days, 6 February 2003
Emotional Intelligence, 1 day, 11 March 2003
ITT Technical Institute, Information Technology, April 2002-October 2003, Completed 52 Credit Hours towards Associates Degree in Information Technology, Multimedia Program (see transcripts)
Performance Based Contracting, 30 October 2001 (1 Day)
Practical Construction Law, 9 November 2004
Construction Delay and Disruption, 4 October 2001 (1 Day)
CPM Scheduling Course, 23 October 2001 (1 Day)
Differing Site Conditions, 11 May 2000 (1 Day)
Contract Attorney’s Course, Army JAG School, March 2000, (14 days)
Law Technology Course, 4-8 October 1999 (4.5 days)
Government Contract Research and Writing, May 1999 (2 days)
Changes and Claims in Government Construction, May 1999 (1 day)
Advanced Best Value Procurement, October 1998 (1 day)
Construction Scheduling: Preparation, Liability, Claims and Damages, October 1998 (1 day)
Dispute Risk Assessment, October 1998 (1 day)
Government Contract Claims, September 1997 (1 day)
Alternative Disputes Resolution, July 1997 (3 days)
Basic Negotiation Skills, July 1997 (3 days)
Legal Writing, June 1997 (3 days)
Trial Preparation and Advocacy in Federal Procurement Law, February 1996 (1 week)
Air Force Systems and Logistics Contracting Course, October 1994 (1 week)
Defective Pricing, August 1994 (2 days)
Understanding Overhead in Government Contracts, July 1994 (2 days)
Federal Publications - Contract Law Update, January 1994 (1 week)
Changes in Government Contracting, July 1993 (1.5 days)
Termination of Government Contracts, July 1993 (1.5 days)
Government Contract Changes, Termination and Claims, June 1993 (3 days)
Successful Deposition Practice Seminar, December 1992 (1 Day)
Total Quality Management - Participation for Employees, June 1992 (2 days)
Karrass - Effective Negotiating, September 1992 (3 days)
Fiscal Law Orientation, June 1992 (3 days)
Government Material Acquisition Course, April 1992 (1 week)
Contract Claims, Litigation and Remedies Course, September 1990 (1 week)
Accounting for Costs on Government Contracts, August 1990 (3 days)
Government Contract Law Course, March 1990 (2 weeks)
Government Contract Law Course, June 1987 (2 weeks)

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Tedd is a government contracts and construction attorney for Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Dayton, Ohio. Tedd began private practice in the November of 2007. For over 20 years, Tedd had worked for the Air Force Office of Contract Dispute Resolution (a.k.a., the contract trial team) to address questions or problems with public contract performance, administration, payment, and dispute resolution. He has represented the Air Force against prime contractors such as Boeing, Lockheed-Martin, Raytheon, L-3, Lear-Siegler, Northrop-Grumman. Litton, GTE Federal Systems, Aerojet General, in addition to many large construction, manufacturing and service government contractors, and subcontractors. His experience focuses on analysis of contract problems and their resolution through meetings and presentations with the principals, persuasion, requests for equitable adjustment, Alternate Disputes Resolutions as well as full-blown litigation before boards of contract appeals, if necessary and appropriate.

Completing advanced training in multi-media, Tedd maximizes the use of modern information technology as a force multiplier, training all those involved in the process. Tedd’s clients are often spread across the country in remote locations. Tedd leverages the power of technology to minimize costs and maximize results.

Tedd practices with Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, in Dayton, Ohio.

When Tedd is not in the office, he enjoys time with his wife Lisa and two teenagers. Tedd is an avid guitar player and marginal golfer. He has also been the Golf Coach for Holy Angels and Chaminade-Julienne High School (JV). A health enthusiast, Tedd loves to rollerblade, mountain bike and explore.

He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Millersville University and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1998. In 2003, Tedd completed 52 semester hours of multi-media technical training from ITT Technical Institute.

His publications include the Manual for Pro Se Litigants, Before the Federal Boards of Contract Appeals, 2002, American Bar Association, ABA Section of Public Contract Law (Chapter Author).