Robert S. Metzger is a shareholder specializing in government contracts, security, and compliance matters. He is chair of the firm’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice Group.

Bob Metzger heads the Washington, D.C. office of Rogers Joseph O’Donnell, PC, a firm that has specialized in government contracts for over 40 years. Chambers USA 2021 placed RJO in “Band 2,” among the “Elite” group of government contracts law firms nationwide. RJO is the only “boutique” among the top seven firms in this group. Chambers describes RJO as:

“Well-respected government contracting boutique capable of handling a diverse array of federal, state and local procurement mandates on behalf of domestic and foreign clients. Notable litigation and regulatory capabilities, which include internal investigations, false claims proceedings and bid protests. Possesses particular expertise in technology matters, regularly representing clients in this space.”

Chambers USA 2021 ranked Bob in Band 2 for Government Contracts – Nationwide and said that he is “routinely called upon by clients in cybersecurity matters, assisting clients with high-stakes contract procurements, qui tam litigation and compliance issues.” The Legal 500 (2021) describes him as a “key contract” for cybersecurity issues and states that “he excels in procurement fraud and national security matters.” He is also described as having “developed an ‘exceptional’ reputation for litigation and bid protests, as well as cybersecurity-related issues.” Who’s Who Legal (2021) identifies Mr. Metzger as a “Global Leader” in Government Contracts, commenting that “[h]is expertise in government contracting and technological issues is wide-ranging.”