Whistleblower Litigation

We can assist with protection and legal representation for individuals who expose and report illegal activity by their employer. Whistleblower protection provides that those who report such illegal activity cannot be the target of retaliation and cannot be fired because of their actions. Whistleblower laws are designed to encourage employees to divulge details of illegal activity without fear of retribution. We regularly assist clients seeking to take advantage of whistleblower protection and report illegal activity. Our whistleblower attorneys have represented whistleblowers in some of the most high profile corporate scandals, including the Enron matter, where we represented Sherron Watkins, the Enron whistleblower.

A Qui-Tam claim is initiated when an individual informs the government that the individual has knowledge of fraudulent activity, which usually involves a government contract and is costing the government money. In order for the government to encourage reporting of fraudulent activity against it, Qui-Tam provisions were designed to award a portion of the money in question to the individual who initially reports the fraud. Creating this financial incentive has led to a dramatic increase in the reporting of financial fraud against the federal government. If you are aware of a company that is defrauding the government and wish to report it under the Qui-Tam guidelines, you must work with an experienced Qui-Tam attorney to make sure you receive the legal protection and financial compensation to which you are entitled. We have represented clients in a wide range of industries who exposed corruption and fraud, and who were justly compensated for taking such a risk.

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