If you have discovered evidence of fraud against the government and want to blow the whistle on the perpetrators, you deserve to be rewarded for your courage. By filing a qui tam lawsuit, you may be entitled to receive monetary rewards from the government, along with protection for your job under the law. Probably the most important decision you will make is the attorney you choose to represent you. Thorough research and careful consideration should go into the selection process, as your whistleblower lawyer will be key to the success of your case.
How to Choose the Right Whistleblower Lawyer to Handle Your Qui Tam Lawsuit?
Qui tam lawsuits are civil lawsuits whistleblowers can bring under the federal False Claims Act, which rewards whistleblowers monetarily when cases result in funds recovered for the government. Pursuing a qui tam lawsuit is a long process, and the attorney you select to represent you can make a significant difference whether the case is ultimately successful. Factors to consider in choosing the right lawyer include:
- Does the attorney have substantial experience representing qui tam whistleblowers? This is a highly technical area of the law, and only a handful of lawyers across the nation have extensive experience in handling these cases. Look for an attorney with excellent credentials whose practice is devoted to representing whistleblowers.
- How trustworthy and understanding is the lawyer you are considering? Make sure you personally like and trust the attorney you choose to represent you. It can take years to resolve False Claims Act cases, and you will have a long term relationship with your attorney. Filing a qui tam case is a big step, and it is important that you trust your legal counsel implicitly.
- How responsive and supportive is the firm’s legal team? Whistleblowing can be a stressful activity, and you may be treated like the enemy instead of the hero you are, just for standing up for truth and justice. You need to work with a team that is proud to represent whistleblowers and responsive to all your questions and your needs.
- Does the firm have the resources needed to see your case through to completion? Litigating qui tam cases takes manpower and often requires resources such as document review systems, investigators, and expert witnesses. The law firm you choose should have the resources to handle the case, and attorneys with the appropriate skills and experience, as well as an existing track record of successful cases.
Legal Assistance and Support for Whistleblowers
At Kreindler & Associates, our practice is devoted exclusively to representing whistleblowers who file lawsuits under the False Claims Act and related statutes. Our practice is national in scope, and we pride ourselves on the unparalleled level of service and support we provide to our whistleblower clients.
Our whistleblower lawyers are well-equipped with the experience and knowledge to effectively handle your case. Founding attorney Mitch Kreindler has spent 100% of the last 20+ years of his professional life exclusively handling whistleblower cases. If you have questions about the False Claims Act or need guidance with a particular workplace situation, contact us and we will be happy to discuss your case on a confidential basis.
