Qui Tam Lawyers

Our Lawyers Can Help You Expose Fraud, Waste, or Abuse to the Federal Government

As a national whistleblower law firm, a significant portion of our practice involves representing qui tam relators under the False Claims Act. The False Claims Act’s qui tam provisions not only provide strong protections to whistleblowers who expose false and fraudulent claims, but they also entitle whistleblowers to rewards in appropriate cases.

If you are eligible to serve as a qui tam relator, our whistleblower lawyers can help you come forward. We can also work with the government on your behalf—including working to secure your reward if you become eligible to receive one. We help whistleblowers report fraud under all federal contracts, grants and programs, and our qui tam lawyers are thoroughly familiar with all aspects of qui tam litigation in federal court. We handle all qui tam whistleblower cases on a contingency-fee basis.

Types of Qui TamClaims (FCA Claims) We Handle

Our firm handles False Claims Act cases involving all types of fraud, waste, and abuse. These cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars annually, and qui tam whistleblowers play an important role in helping the government hold bad actors accountable.

Representative examples of the types of qui tam claims our False Claims Act whistleblower attorneys handle include:

Procurement Fraud

Government contracting is big business. While the federal government spends hundreds of billions of dollars with federal contractors annually, it is widely understood that fraud is a pervasive issue in the federal procurement sector.

We help our whistleblower clients initiate qui tam actions involving all forms of procurement fraud, from bid collusion to misrepresenting contract eligibility. If you have information about fraud in defense contracting or any other area of federal procurement, our attorneys can help you come forward.

Contract Fraud

We also help our whistleblower clients file qui tam lawsuits in cases involving post-procurement government contract fraud. Combating fraud under federal contracts is a top priority for the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and other federal authorities, but the government relies heavily on whistleblower claims to know when enforcement action is warranted.

Our qui tam lawyers represent whistleblowers in cases involving all contracting federal agencies. This includes (but is not limited to):

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
US Department of Defense (DOD)
US Department of Energy (DOE)
US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
US Department of Transportation (DOT)
US Department of the Treasury (TREAS)
US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
US General Services Administration (GSA)
US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Whether you work for a federal contractor, you used to work for a federal contractor, or you have obtained information about federal contract fraud through other means, you may be eligible to come forward under the False Claims Act. For current employees, the False Claims Act strictly prohibits retaliation by their employers, and it protects whistleblowers who experience unlawful retaliatory actions.

Grant Fraud

Grant fraud is a pervasive issue as well, but it often flies under the radar. Institutions and other organizations seeking federal grants must strictly comply with the relevant eligibility criteria, and they must use all awarded funds in compliance with federal law. From misrepresenting eligibility to using grant funds for unauthorized purposes, this form of government fraud can take many different forms, and whistleblowers can (and should) report all forms of grant fraud under the False Claims Act.

Healthcare Fraud

Our qui tam lawyers represent current and former employees of healthcare providers and other individuals in False Claims Act cases involving all forms of healthcare fraud. This primarily (but not exclusively) involves fraud under federal healthcare benefit programs. For example, fraud under the following programs also costs US taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars per year:

Medicaid fraud
Medicare fraud
Tricare fraud
US Department of Labor (DOL) fraud
Veterans Affairs (VA) fraud

We handle healthcare fraud cases involving Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law violations as well. While state false claims acts may apply in certain Medicaid fraud cases, it will still make sense for whistleblowers to come forward under federal law in most circumstances. Our qui tam attorneys can help you make informed decisions, and then we can communicate with the appropriate government attorneys on your behalf.

Program Fraud

We handle qui tam whistleblower cases involving government program fraud as well. U.S. Attorney’s Offices around the country work with whistleblowers to expose fraud under all types of temporary and long-standing federal programs. Common examples of program fraud that private citizens can report under the False Claims Act include:

Disaster relief program fraud
Economic relief program fraud
Education program fraud
Small business program fraud
Welfare program fraud

Notably, while tax fraud generally isn’t covered under the False Claims Act, entities and individuals that commit program fraud will often commit tax fraud as well. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) maintains a separate whistleblower program, and our attorneys handle IRS whistleblower cases as well.

What You Can Expect from Our Qui TamAttorneys

If you are eligible to file a qui tam lawsuit under the False Claims Act, it will be important to have a team of experienced whistleblower attorneys on your side. Here is what you can expect from the qui tam attorneys at our law firm:

1. The Advice You Need to Make Informed Decisions

Our whistleblower attorneys will provide the advice you need to make informed decisions. This starts with helping you make an informed decision about whether to file a qui tam lawsuit.

2. Direct Communication with the Federal Government on Your Behalf

If you decide to file a qui tam lawsuit, we will communicate directly with the federal government on your behalf. With a team that includes former DOJ prosecutors, we are intimately familiar with the government’s procedures for handling whistleblower cases under the False Claims Act.

3. Regular Communication with You Throughout the Process

You can expect to remain in close communication with our whistleblower attorneys throughout the process. We will reach out to you when you need to be involved, and we will respond to your questions promptly.

4. Protection of Your Rights as a Qui TamWhistleblower

We will rely on our extensive experience in False Claims Act cases to help protect your rights as a qui tam whistleblower. This includes not only protecting your right to confidentiality and your right to be free from retaliation, but also your right to a financial reward if your case is successful.

5. No Out-of-Pocket Fees or Costs

We handle all qui tam cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means that you will not have to pay any out-of-pocket fees or costs for our legal representation.

Whistleblower FAQs: Blowing the Whistle Under the Federal False Claims Act (FCA)

How Do I File a Qui Tam Case Under the False Claims Act?

Filing a qui tam case involves preparing a formal complaint that alleges fraud, waste, or abuse in violation of the federal False Claims Act. You must file your complaint in federal court; and, to qualify for the False Claims Act’s protections, you must generally do so before anyone else comes forward. With this in mind, if you are considering serving as a qui tam relator, we strongly recommend speaking with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Will I Have to Go to Court if I File a Qui Tam Lawsuit Against My Employer?

It is extremely unlikely that you will have to go to court if you file a qui tam lawsuit against your employer. The federal government protects whistleblowers’ identities in qui tam cases; and, if your case goes to court, the government will be able to use various forms of evidence to seek civil or criminal culpability. Additionally, many successful qui tam lawsuits settle without going to trial.

Can I Be Fired for Filing a Qui Tam Lawsuit Against My Employer?

Your employer cannot legally fire you for filing a qui tam lawsuit. This is a clear violation of the False Claims Act’s anti-retaliation provision. Unfortunately, even though the FCA prohibits retaliation, employers still retaliate in some cases. If your employer fires you illegally, you will be entitled to clear remedies.

What if the Government Decides Not to Take My Case?

If you file a qui tam lawsuit and the government declines to intervene, you can continue pursuing your case independently. Should this circumstance arise in your case, our whistleblower attorneys will advise you and help you make an informed decision about how to proceed.

Do I Need a Whistleblower Lawyer to File a Qui Tam Lawsuit?

While hiring a whistleblower lawyer to file a qui tam lawsuit is not required, it is strongly recommended. Determining your eligibility to file a qui tam lawsuit is not easy; and, if you are eligible to file, you must do so in strict compliance with federal law. Additionally, regardless of whether the government intervenes in your case, it will be important for you to remain actively involved and make informed decisions throughout the process. All of these are critical steps with which an experienced whistleblower lawyer can help.

Contact Our Federal Qui Tam Law Firm for a Free and Confidential Consultation

If you would like to speak with our qui tam lawyers about serving as a federal whistleblower, we encourage you to contact us promptly. Call 888-680-1745 or contact us confidentially online to schedule a free consultation today.