USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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Provided by Getnick Law
Getnick Law is a national leader in representing whistleblowers under the federal and state False Claims Acts, as well as whistleblower programs. We successfully fight healthcare fraud; financial & investment fraud; tax fraud; and other frauds on government programs.
Getnick Law has been at the forefront of False Claims Act and whistleblower litigation, education, and advocacy for three decades. We have represented whistleblowers in groundbreaking cases, including a $750 million recovery from GlaxoSmithKline for manufacturing and selling adulterated drugs to government health plans that resulted in the then-largest award to a single whistleblower; a $263 million tax fraud recovery from an individual taxpayer under the IRS Whistleblower Program, one of the largest tax whistleblower cases ever; and a $257 million recovery in the first major national Medicaid fraud settlement under the False Claims Act.
We actively promote whistleblower interests and played a leading role in the enactment of the New York False Claims Act. We have a record of success in New York False Claims Act cases, including a $70 million recovery against a major hedge fund and related entities for tax fraud.
Our lawyers regularly speak about the False Claims Act and whistleblower programs on panels organized by professional bar associations, public interest organizations, and universities. We are well-known and respected by government lawyers who investigate and prosecute these cases.
Provided by Chambers
Getnick Law is a boutique law firm highly regarded for its strong FCA litigation practice. The firm adeptly represents qui tam whistle-blowers in a range of complex and significant matters, primarily in the healthcare and pharmaceutical space. Its strong practice encompasses both federal and state whistleblower laws and programs. It has further strengths representing plaintiffs in actions before the IRS and SEC.
Provided by Chambers
The lawyers at the law firm act with an acute sensitivity to business realities that face their clients.
The law firm is equipped with very responsive and reliable attorneys.
It is a smart, creative and innovative law firm.
Getnick Law's long experience and honed skill set in this industry distinguish it as one of the top firms practicing in this area.
It's an impressive boutique that achieves very strong results on False Claims Act and tax whistle-blowing matters.
Provided by Chambers
Margaret Finerty is a reputable litigator who acts for clients on IRS whistle-blower matters and tax fraud recovery cases.
Margaret has a sophisticated legal ability.
She is the best of the best, and her interpersonal skills make her an excellent match for whistle-blowers.
Margaret Finerty is the much-needed calm in a litigation storm. She is the steady hand and mind that every client needs.
Peggy is a top-notch attorney and a wonderful person as well.
Her background as a prosecutor shows in her strategic thinking, approach to witnesses, and trial strategy.
False Claims Act: Plaintiff
Provided by Getnick Law
Neil Getnick
Head of Department
Lesley Ann Skillen
Courtney Finerty-Stelzner
Margaret Finerty
Richard Dircks
Margaret Finerty
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