Birmingham Qui Tam Attorneys

Under the False Claims Act, individuals who successfully expose fraud against the government and subsequently recover losses for the U.S. Treasury may be entitled to a percentage of the total amount recovered. This is known as a qui tam provision. The qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act allow private citizen whistleblowers with knowledge of fraud being practiced upon the government to file a civil lawsuit under seal on behalf of the whistleblower and the United States. The False Claims Act allows for monetary recovery by the government of up to three times the actual damages, plus $5,500 to $11,000 per false claim. For the whistleblower’s assistance in the case, the False Claims Act provides that the whistleblower may receive a reward of between 15 to 30 percent of the recovery.

At Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, our qui tam attorneys have helped individuals speak up against illegal, fraudulent, and deceptive practices. Our highly-awarded team has remained at the cutting edge of this area of litigation, leading a number of seminars and publishing acclaimed articles regarding the False Claims Act. We understand the complicated legal process and can help you every step of the way.

HOW THE QUI TAM PROCESS WORKS

Whether you are a current employee, former employee, or another individual with knowledge of a company or organization’s fraudulent actions, there are certain steps that must be taken when bringing forth a qui tam claim.

At Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, we can help you with the following and more:

• An investigation into the alleged misconduct/fraud
• Analyzing the employer or company’s role in the fraud
• Determining when the fraud took place and its effects
• Drafting a written complaint and Relator’s Statement
• Filing the complaint under seal with the U.S. District Court
• Providing representation throughout the course of the suit

Filing a qui tam claim is a complex process, which is why it’s crucial that you enlist the assistance of a skilled qui tam attorney with experience in this area of law. With more than a century in practice, our firm is well-equipped to handle even the most complicated and difficult of qui tam claims. We are dedicated to finding and stopping fraud against the U.S. government and taxpayers. Get in touch with us to learn more.