Jamar, a partner in the Business Litigation and Government Contracts practice groups, is a seasoned litigator with significant state and federal trial experience who focuses his practice on solving problems for clients operating in the complex realm of government procurement. He provides counseling and support to government contractors on everything from claims under the Contract Disputes Act to general litigation to responding to enforcement actions.
In addition to advising government contractors, Jamar has handled complex commercial litigation, general contract disputes, business fraud lawsuits, internal investigations, and domestic public corruption investigations. His clients range from individuals and small businesses to some of the largest companies on the Fortune 500 list. In particular, Jamar has significant experience representing marketing and media agencies against claims from their former clients and competitors. In every instance, whether resolved through settlement, motion practice, or at trial, Jamar has effectively defended clients’ interests and helped them achieve their goals.
Focus Areas
Government Contracts Litigation
- Won summary judgment and high-dollar damages award in favor of government contractor in certified claim appeal―arising from the General Services Administration’s breach of contract―before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.
- Litigated environmental enforcement action brought by Ohio Environmental Protection Agency against defense and aerospace manufacturer, resulting in favorable agreed consent decree.
- Represented government contractors against government agencies in multiple actions arising from disputed terminations for convenience.
- Represented defense contractor in appeal of a termination for default (T4D) against Department of Defense before Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, resulting in a settlement agreement converting the T4D into a termination for convenience.
- Negotiated favorable resolution of pre-litigation dispute between defense contractor and consultant arising from CMMC readiness consulting agreement.
- Defended principal of small business through investigation for bribery and illegal steering of state-level government contracts. Prosecution declined.
- Counseled chief financial officer of defense contractor involved in false claims act investigation, resulting in no action taken against client.
Complex Commercial Litigation
- Successfully defended Fortune 500 manufacturing company in commercial contract dispute tried to jury verdict.
- Secured complete dismissal of lawsuit alleging investment fraud claims against private equity firm.
- Successfully defended media buying agency against claims of improper retention of incentives and rebates.
- Obtained complete dismissal of claims in music royalty dispute against digital performance royalty distribution company.
- Represented Fortune 500 energy company in litigation that thwarted local municipality’s attempt to violate Ohio Certified Territories Act.
Government Enforcement Defense
- Routinely manage responses to requests for information, including civil subpoenas, grand jury subpoenas, and civil investigative demands, issued to individuals, government contractors, and other entities.
- Represented elected official investigated for public corruption in connection to Hobbs Act violations. Prosecution declined.
- Represented lobbyist in two-year federal public corruption investigation. Prosecution declined.
- Represented private equity firm in federal securities investigation. Prosecution declined.
- “The $531 Million “Small” Business: SBA Proposes Massive Overhaul of Size Standards,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, August 2026
- “DOW Suspends CMMC Program Phase 2; Contractor Obligations Remain,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts and Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, July 2026
- “Disadvantaged Dilemma: SBA Overhauls 8(a) Eligibility, Audits EDWOSB Program,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, June 2026
- “Federal Government Reaffirms Fixed-Price Contracting as the Default,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, June 2026
- “Expanding the Net: DOD Proposes Extending FOCI Requirements to Unclassified Contracts,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, June 2026
- “FAR Council Announces Implementation Requirements for New FAR DEI Clause,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, May 2026
- “Government Increases Compliance Obligations for Contractors Providing or Using AI and AI Companies,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, March 2026
- Quoted in “‘Truly in a different era.’ How federal contracting changed in 2025,” Dayton Daily News, March 2, 2026
- “NDAA for FY 2026 Reforms Acquisition Policies for Agencies and Contractors,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, January 2026
- “SBA Clarifies Scope of 8(a) Program Document Requests, Extends Submission Deadline,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, December 2025
- “SBA Requires Significant Documentation From 8(a) Contractors as Part of Program Audit,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, December 2025
- “Table of Experts: Government Contracts – 2025,” Dayton Business Journal, October 2025
- “What Contractors Need to Know About a Potential Government Shutdown,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, September 2025
- “FAR 2.0: Key Revisions to Parts 12, 18, 34, and 39,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, September 2025
- “FAR 2.0: Key Takeaways from FAR Parts 6 and 11 Overhaul,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, July 2025
- “FAR 2.0: More Than Just Revisions in FAR Part 10 Release,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, June 2025
- “New DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targets Federal Contractors’ DEI Programs,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, May 2025
- “FAR 2.0: The FAR Revolution is Here,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, May 2025
- “Trump’s First 100 Days Leave Contractors Dazed and Confused,” Bloomberg Law, April 2025
- “FAR 2.0: Early Expectations for the FAR Rewrite,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, April 2025
- “Achieving Recovery After a DOGE Payment Pause, Suspension, or Termination for Convenience,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, March 2025
- “Best Practices for Navigating Contract Disruptions Under the New Administration,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, February 2025
- “Loper Bright’s Impact on Government Contract Litigation,” Thompson Hine Government Contracts Update, July 2024
- “New Ordinance Impacts Real Estate Around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,” Thompson Hine Real Estate Update, October 2023
- Profiled in University of Toledo College of Law Alumni eNews, December 2022
- Co-author, “Remote Employees With 2 Jobs Pose New Risks to Cos.,” Law360, April 2022
- Co-author, “Mitigating risks in prescribing and dispensing chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19,” Compliance Today, June 2020
- “Federal, state authorities step up efforts to prevent hoarding of chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine,” Medcity News, April 2020
- “DOJ and HHS Launch a National Nursing Home Enforcement Initiative,” Thompson Hine Health Care Update, March 2020
- “The Art of Argument: Using the Pixar Storytelling Formula to Persuade Judges and Jurors,” Litigation Management in a New York Minute Seminar, Network of Trial Law Firms, August 2018
- “2025 Government Contracts Symposium,” Principal Organizer, Host & Moderator, University of Dayton, October 23, 2025
- “Legal Update for Evolving Procurement Landscape,” 24th Annual Industry Day & Small Business Workshop, Society of American Military Engineers – Kittyhawk Post, June 12, 2025
- “Adapting to Change: What a Second Trump Administration Means for Government Contractors,” Thompson Hine Transition: A Presidential Change Webinar Series, Session Ten, April 2025
- “Navigating Cincinnati’s Thriving Startup Ecosystem,” Thompson Hine Startups Streamlined Seminar Series, July 2024
- “Navigating Litigation and Investigations for Government Contractors,” Thompson Hine “Government Contracting Perspectives” Workshop Series, Session 2, University of Dayton School of Law, June 18, 2024
- “Considerations When Forming Your Business and Entering the Government Procurement Market,” Thompson Hine “Government Contracting Perspectives” Workshop Series, Session 1, University of Dayton School of Law, April 9, 2024
- “Gov Con Law 101 for Companies That Aren’t Government Contractors,” Dayton Bar Association – Corporate Counsel Section, November 30, 2023
- “Protecting Your Business from Common Government Contracting Pitfalls,” Thompson Hine “Tackle Tomorrow Today” Webinar Series, October 25, 2023
- “Hot Topics in Health Care Privacy Law,” Thompson Hine “Tackle Tomorrow Today” Webinar Series, September 26, 2023
- Government Contractor Briefing, November 15, 2022
- “Get Paid: Collecting Payment on Government Construction Projects,” Dayton Human Relations Council, Subcontractor Meeting, June 29, 2021
- “Product Pricing Pitfalls During a Pandemic: From Sweepstakes and Contests to Discounting, Price Discrimination and Price Gouging,” Thompson Hine Webinar, June 16, 2020
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for Commercial Litigation
- AFCEA Distinguished Young Professional Award, 2025
- Dayton Business Journal, Rising Star of Law, Class of 2025
- Included in the 2021 to 2025 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Named to Lawyers of Color’s Hot List 2020
- Dayton Bar Association’s Bar Briefs Rising Star of the Month, December 2020
- Joseph Cinque Award, Black Law Students Association, University of Dayton School of Law, 2019
- Thompson Hine Diversity Champion Award, 2019
Professional Associations
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), Fellow, 2024
- Dayton Bar Association, Board of Trustees Treasurer, 2022-2024
- Federal Court Local Rules Committee for the Southern District of Ohio, 2021-present
- Greater Dayton Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Legal Roundtable, Founding Member, 2018-2023
- Dayton Area Mock Interview Program, Founder, 2018-2023
- Dayton Area Diversity Summer Clerkship Program, Co-Founder, 2015-2023
- Ohio Supreme Court Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Board of Commissioners, 2018-2021
- Ohio State Bar Association Leadership Academy, Class of 2020
- Dayton Bar Association Leadership Development, Class of 2015
Community Involvement
- The Air Force Museum Foundation, Board of Trustees, November 2024-present
- AFCEA, Dayton-Wright Chapter, Vice Chair Emerging Leaders Committee, 2023-present
- Wesley Community Center, Board of Trustees, 2017-2021
- UpDayton, Board Member, 2014-2018
- City of Dayton Neighborhood Leadership Institute, Class of 2017
Education
- University of Toledo College of Law, J.D., 2013, magna cum laude,
Order of the Coif
- Bowling Green State University, B.S.Ed., 2009
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- 04.15.25 – Transition: A Presidential Change – Session Ten – Adapting to Change
What a Second Trump Administration Means for Government Contractors
- 06.18.24 – Government Contracting Perspectives – Workshop Series – Session 2
Navigating Litigation and Investigations for Government Contractors
- 04.09.24 – Government Contracting Perspectives – Workshop Series – Session 1
Considerations When Forming Your Business and Entering the Government Procurement Market
- The $531 Million “Small” Business: SBA Proposes Massive Overhaul of Size Standards,
Government Contracts Update
, August 28, 2026 - DOW Suspends CMMC Program Phase 2; Contractor Obligations Remain,
Government Contracts and Privacy & Cybersecurity Update
, July 16, 2026 - Disadvantaged Dilemma: SBA Overhauls 8(a) Eligibility, Audits EDWOSB Program,
Government Contracts Update
, June 25, 2026 - Federal Government Reaffirms Fixed-Price Contracting as the Default,
Government Contracts Update
, June 16, 2026 - Expanding the Net: DOD Proposes Extending FOCI Requirements to Unclassified Contracts,
Government Contracts Update
, June 15, 2026 - FAR Council Announces Implementation Requirements for New FAR DEI Clause,
Government Contracts Update
, May 11, 2026 - From Affirmative Action to False Claims: Federal Contractors Face Another New DEI Prohibition,
Government Contracts Update
, April 6, 2026 - Government Increases Compliance Obligations for Contractors Providing or Using AI and AI Companies,
Government Contracts Update
, March 20, 2026 - NDAA for FY 2026 Reforms Acquisition Policies for Agencies and Contractors,
Government Contracts Update
, January 6, 2026 - SBA Clarifies Scope of 8(a) Program Document Requests, Extends Submission Deadline,
Government Contracts Update
, December 22, 2025