Jon M. DeVore - Washington, DC
Attorney at Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot
Government Procurement and Small Business Development Lawyers in Washington, DC
1150 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Ste. 350 Washington, DC 20036 - 4165
Washington Government Procurement and Small Business Development Lawyer
Updated: 04/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Government Procurement and Small Business Development
- Natural Resources Law
- Resource Development Law
- Government and Agency Relations
- Alaska Native Corporations
- Federal Concessions and Recreation Law
- Land Exchanges and Acquisitions
- Native American & Tribal Law
- Wildlife Law
- Federal Bid Protests
Attorney Information
Overview
Jon DeVore’s practice concentrates on business transactions; government contracting; small business, teaming and joint ventures, Native American law; veteran and small business development and compliance; 8(a) programs; natural resources; federal land use, ANILCA litigation, government concessions; transportation; administrative law; and federal legislative and administrative advocacy. He has extensive litigation, regulatory and legislative experience in Washington, D.C. and Alaska. Jon has served as an expert witness in SBA fraud and corporate compliance, is a frequent presenter at business conferences, and serves as an adjunct professor on government contracting.
In Jon’s professional life, he finds fulfillment in helping clients solve and succeed in their legal needs. In his personal life, he and his growing family enjoy playing and watching hockey, as well as exploring new adventures on land, in water and in the air.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Department of Justice Award for Superior Performance as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
- SBA General Counsel Award of Excellence
- SBA District Office Employee of the Year
- Alaska’ Legal Elite 2025 (Native Law)
Education
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Legal Education
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California Western School of Law,
San Diego,
California, 1986
J.D.
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California Western School of Law,
San Diego,
California, 1986
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Non Legal Education
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Beloit College, 1976
B.A. - American University of Beirut, Lebanon , 1974
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Beloit College, 1976
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chief Counsel and Legislative Director
- U.S. Small Business Administration, District Counsel
- District of Alaska, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
- U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski, Senior Legislative Assistant
- U.S. Senator Ted Stevens, Staff Assistant
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. District Court District of Alaska, 1986
- District of Columbia, 2005
Other Affiliations
- Rotary Club of Anchorage-Hillside (Past President)
- Member of the Chapin Society of Beloit College
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Contact
1150 Connecticut Ave., N.W.
Ste. 350
Washington, DC 20036 - 4165
Phone: 202-659-5800
Fax: 202-659-1027
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.birchhorton.com
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