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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

False Claims Act

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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Morgan Lewis has one of the premier False Claims Act (FCA) and qui tam defense practices in the United States. Our lawyers have litigated such matters in numerous federal and state courts and defended against FCA investigations by both US Attorney and state Attorney General offices throughout the United States. We approach every matter with a sophisticated eye toward the multifaceted risks that may be implicated in order to thoughtfully, proactively, and efficiently guide our clients to optimal outcomes.

We have handled federal and state FCA matters in more than 40 jurisdictions. A hallmark of our practice is our ability to persuade government civil prosecutors not to intervene in such matters while, if necessary, aggressively litigating non-intervened cases pursued by private plaintiffs’ counsel on behalf of relators (whistleblowers). Our lawyers also have deep background in handling related administrative matters such as federal and state healthcare program exclusion proceedings, as well as suspension and debarment matters for government contractors.

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False Claims Act - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For
Morgan Lewis has a distinguished False Claims Act group which is noted for its ability to skillfully handle FCA litigation involving the drug and medical equipment manufacturers, as well as clients in the broader pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.
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  • I have never felt like a request or need was being ignored or delayed and there is a lot of activity on these important matters that is being coordinated and managed.

    False Claims Act respondentUSA

  • The team is up to date on current laws in the area and is very strategic.

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  • The attorneys are very accessible, responsive, and do things in a timely manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Douglas W Baruch
    Douglas W Baruch

    Douglas W Baruch

    Douglas Baruch is noted for the considerable scope of matters he takes on within the FCA space, with his clients including government contractors, financial institutions and medical device manufacturers. He is also recognized for his intellectual contributions within the sphere.

    • We have been very impressed with his broad experience in FCA matters and the support we have received.

      False Claims Act respondentUSA
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  • Eric W Sitarchuk
    Eric W Sitarchuk

    Eric W Sitarchuk

    Eric Sitarchuk provides expert false claims counsel to a number of highly significant clients, including health systems and medical device manufacturers.

    • He's skilled and very savvy.

      False Claims Act respondentUSA

    • He has deep connections throughout that FCA and DOJ ecosystem; he's very pragmatic and a seasoned hand in this area.

      False Claims Act respondentUSA

    • Eric is highly experienced, knowledgeable, ethical and practical.

      False Claims Act respondentUSA

    • He is a highly experienced criminal defense lawyer and has a lot of insight into how this works, in terms of what we should do strategically to advance our interests, and he knows how to talk to government lawyers.

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