Government Contractor Fraud Lawyer Portland, OR
If you’re working for a government contractor or working on a project that involves the use of government contractors, and you have evidence that the contractor is defrauding the government, you have the right to report it under the False Claims Act (FCA) as a protected whistleblower. As a qui tam relator, or whistleblower, you can initiate legal action on behalf of the government, with the guidance of our Portland, OR government contractor fraud lawyer, reporting the fraud to the government, and potentially receiving a portion of any recovered funds. Let’s get started. Call Whistleblower Law Partners today.
Government Contractor Fraud Lawyer Portland, OR
Government contractor fraud takes many forms, and schemes to defraud the government can be quite intricate. If you suspect that the organization you work for is engaged in overbilling or illegal billing schemes, or if it seems like your organization is more wasteful than it should be, you likely have standing to file a qui tam relator lawsuit under the FCA. The FCS is a federal law that permits private individuals, employees like you, to file a lawsuit on behalf of the government, initiating an investigation that seeks to claw back monies that the government was defrauded of.
It can be difficult to discern whether certain types of actions (or inaction) are just genuine errors, oversight, and mismanagement, or if they are actually fraudulent. For example, substituting inferior equipment or lacking quality control in operations could mean that the contractor just isn’t good at their job, or it could mean that they’re deliberately substituting subpar and cheaper materials but charging the government for the more expensive items. Failure to comply with the terms of the government contract is another common form of fraud that could look more innocent than it actually is.
Take your suspicions to our Portland government contractor fraud lawyer. We can evaluate the evidence you provide and advise on how to collect additional documentation to determine if the oversight and wastefulness exceed the threshold for fraud. Then, we draft a qui tam lawsuit for you, following the strict requirements set by the FCA, and file the complaint under seal to protect your anonymity.
The FCA offers protection for whistleblowers, including permitting the lawsuit to be filed anonymously (initially) and placing severe consequences on any organization that retaliates against whistleblowers. We’re here to help protect you from retaliation and maximize any potential reward you’re entitled to.
Why Our Experience in Government Contractor Fraud Cases Matters
Companies defrauding the government have a vested interest in protecting themselves and silencing you, the whistleblower. Retaliation is common, and if you report the fraud, there’s a very real worry that you’ll be backlisted in your industry. Our Portland government contractor fraud lawyer can protect your job and career, helping you do the right thing. We ensure that your anonymity is preserved until the very last second and provide personalized guidance to protect yourself as you gather evidence of fraud in your organization.
- Our firm advocates for courageous individuals with the integrity to report fraud, misconduct, and corruption
- Firm founder Vivek Kothari is the only Oregon member of The Anti-Fraud Coalition
- Vivek was recently listed on the Best Lawyers in America list
Let’s do the right thing together. Call Whistleblower Law Partners today to initiate a qui tam relator action against fraudulent government contractors.