False Claims Act
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has excellent analytical skills and an ability to organize complex fact situations."
"The team successfully handles tight deadlines and is responsive to concerns raised by the client."
"They are terrific FCA litigators with a great deal of knowledge and expertise in that space."
"The team has excellent analytical skills and an ability to organize complex fact situations."
"The team successfully handles tight deadlines and is responsive to concerns raised by the client."
"They are terrific FCA litigators with a great deal of knowledge and expertise in that space."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"He has strong subject matter expertise."
Eric Sitarchuk provides expert false claims counsel to a number of highly significant clients, including health systems and medical device manufacturers.
"Eric is brilliant. He's so calm and assured."
"He has worked on really important cases in this area."