Qui Tam and the False Claims Act
The Qui Tam Litigation Division at Ashcraft and Gerel is devoted exclusively to the representation of whistle blowers who choose to file lawsuits on behalf of the US government against entities committing fraud or otherwise wrongfully taking money from the government.
The Qui Tam provisions of the False Claims Act, along with help from whistle blowers, has been extremely successful in helping the federal government to recover what some estimate to be as much as $25 billion in money stolen through fraudulent conduct. Enforcement of The False Claims Act has also served as a deterrent to fraud by those who might otherwise prey on the government and steal American taxpayers’ dollars. Congressional leaders have estimated that hundreds of billions of dollars have been saved by deterrence alone.
Ashcraft & Gerel’s False Claims Act Division has been regarded as one of the most successful Qui Tam law practices nationwide.
“Take Ashcraft & Gerel, a D.C. personal injury firm that has cornered the market on fraud litigation stemming from General Services Administration contracts. In March, the firm obtained a record $128 million settlement from Network Appliance Inc.” The Washington Examiner, May 28, 2009
We have helped clients with evidence of fraud use the evidence against contractors and other entities committing fraud. Our attorneys bring a rich base of experience in highly complex and sophisticated Federal False Claims Act – Qui Tam – litigation covering a wide range of fields, including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid Fraud, GSA Schedule - Best Price Fraud, Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Off Label Marketing Fraud, Defense Contractor Fraud and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) Fraud. We combine the strength of this experience with recognized expertise in False Claims Act lawsuits and aggressive representation of clients in all phases of litigation.
Ashcraft and Gerel, LLP is a law firm with approximately 40 lawyers and six offices in the Washington DC area, with more than 57 years of experience representing clients nationwide. Our lawyers know the value of whistleblower confidentiality and place special emphasis on maintaining the privacy of a relator and securing the confidentiality of the lawsuit. When you fill out our Whistleblower Intake Form, you can be sure that your case will receive the privacy and secrecy it deserves. All forms are directly routed to an attorney at the firm and not to a nonlegal staff member at Ashcraft & Gerel. This ensures that your Whistleblower Intake Form ends up directly with an attorney of the firm who can protect your identity and confidentiality and treat your case with the necessary discretion. The final decision on whether or not to proceed with a case is always up to you, so you have nothing to lose by contacting us to explore your options.
