Portland False Claims Act Lawyer

The federal government takes defrauding its agencies extremely seriously. So seriously, in fact, that under the False Claims Act (FCA), whistleblowers who file a qui tam relator lawsuit on behalf of the government are entitled to receive a portion of the government’s recovery, potentially up to 30% of the funds. However, FCA cases can get complicated and require a deft legal touch to successfully conclude. Our Portland, OR False Claims Act lawyer can help you understand your rights under the FCA. Call Whistleblower Law Partners today for a confidential case review.

False Claims Act Lawyer Portland, OR

The FCA is a federal law that empowers whistleblowers to report individuals and organizations that defraud the government. It provides both protections and incentives, and has been wildly successful; in the last five years, the government has paid out over $1.85 billion in whistleblower claims. Under the FCA, people who report fraud can file a qui tam relator lawsuit on behalf of the government, reporting fraud and alerting the government to initiate an investigation.

These cases are also referred to as “qui tam lawsuits,” and the whistleblower as a qui tam relator. Under the FCA, whistleblowers may earn 15-30% of any recovery the government receives. However, there are numerous complicated steps between initially reporting the fraud and receiving an award. Our Portland False Claims Act lawyer can help you understand your rights and protections under the FCA and represent you in the process.

Our firm exclusively represents whistleblowers like you, individuals who recognize fraud and take the right action by reporting it. Under the FCA, your qui tam lawsuit can be filed under seal, which protects your anonymity until and unless the government concludes its investigation and decides to pursue the suit. You also receive protection from retaliation; it’s common for companies engaged in defrauding the government to “make the problem (you) go away.” Retaliation can include being fired, demoted, or denied a promotion you fairly earned.

We litigate all types of cases under the FCA, including Medicare/ Medicaid fraud, government contractor waste, paycheck fraud, and nursing home/long-term care fraud. As attorneys on the leading edge of FCA litigation, we also represent people in AI and machine learning-based fraud, a rapidly emerging and spreading form of government fraud.

Why Experience Matters in False Claim Act Litigation

The FCA is a large, complex federal law with strict reporting requirements for government fraud. There are certain steps to take, and while the reward is high, so is the risk. Many employers will engage in retaliation against people who report their fraudulent activities. Our Portland False Claims Act lawyer is very familiar with tricks that companies will play to “get rid of the problem” (you), and we’re well-prepared to protect you and advocate for your interests. We have a strong track record of success with qui tam relator claims.

• We litigate claims worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
• Firm lead attorney Vivek Kothari is the only Oregon member of The Anti-Fraud Coalition.
• Vivek was Selected for Best Lawyers in America (2024).

Do you suspect fraud in your workplace and need to learn about your legal options? Call Whistleblower Law Partners for a consultation.