False Claims Act
Phelps’ False Claims team has the experience needed in all phases of FCA litigation, from preemptively mitigating inherent risks to defending clients in qui tam claims if needed.
Developing a Successful Defense
In the last two fiscal years alone, the U.S. has recovered upward of $10 billion through FCA lawsuits. Companies that do business with federal and state governments or public corporations face a growing threat of FCA investigations and litigation. They need a team that is well versed to protect them from such suits. Phelps’ FCA practice consists of multiple former federal prosecutors and four U.S. Attorneys. They leverage their extensive knowledge and experience to advise and defend clients with regard to FCA investigations and actions.
Phelps’ lawyers also have considerable experience in defending whistleblower retaliation suits pursuant to FCA and other state anti-retaliation statutes. Some of our landmark representation includes clients in the health care, insurance and construction industries.
Services
When allegations arise, our team steps in to form a plan that protects our clients’ interests. We counsel clients on FCA-related matters by:
- Developing risk mitigation strategies with customized internal policies and compliance programs
- Conducting internal investigations
- Representing clients during government investigations of sealed qui tams
- Successfully defending FCA qui tam claims