About

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Wiley is a leader in defending allegations of false claims, civil fraud, and related actions. While Wiley handles False Claims Act (FCA) matters across many industries, Wiley is particularly well-known for defending FCA matters involving government contractors and allegations of procurement fraud. Wiley also handles dozens of FCA investigations or litigation at any given time – for some of the largest government contractors in the world, as well as other small and medium businesses.

 

Clients turn to Wiley for their experience and sophisticated understanding of the FCA and its intersection with procurement law and other regulatory regimes. With a deep bench that includes former Assistant United States Attorneys, former U.S. Department of Justice attorneys, and a wealth of home-grown talent, the group has expertise with both the most commonly raised FCA claims as well as novel FCA issues.


Wiley has worked with the Fraud Section of the DOJ’s Civil Division Commercial Litigation Branch and has a record of successfully persuading the government not to intervene in qui tam actions and not to bring its suit after investigations. When litigation risks are high, we negotiate favorable settlements that minimize the damage and provide certainty for a client. In cases where the government or a qui tam whistleblower is unreasonable for a settlement, our litigators defend our client’s interests in federal court.

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What the Team is Known For

Wiley has an experienced practice group with a wealth of expertise in defending FCA claims. The group is held in particularly high esteem for its institutional knowledge and strengths in the government contracting and procurement space, particularly in defense contracts, and assists a number of high-profile clients in the defense and military provisions industry.

Work Highlights

  • Wiley acted for ManTech to successfully dismiss a quit tam suit brought by former employees alleging FCA and human trafficking violations though falsified timekeeping, man-hour data and compliance certification. The firm continued to defend the judgement before the DC Circuit.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Roderick L. Thomas
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Roderick L. Thomas
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Roderick Thomas is recognized as a leading practitioner within the FCA space, and has developed an impressive reputation for his handling of cases involving government contractors and procurement fraud. He continues to represent many major players within the defense space.

There's a reason Rod is highly sought after in this field. His client service and strategic mind are unmatched.

He is efficient, practical, and a strong advocate.

He is a superstar of the False Claims Act bar in DC. He's one of the best and most experienced counsel.

Mark Sweet
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Mark Sweet
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Mark Sweet is noted for handling FCA cases concerning government contracts and procurement fraud.

Mark is a fantastic lawyer who stays abreast of developments and trends in the field.

Mark is very responsive to client needs. I trust him to handle any FCA matter.

Mark is great. He is really smart and thoughtful.

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Roderick L. Thomas
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Roderick L. Thomas
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Mark Sweet
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Mark Sweet
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Members

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Mark Sweet

Nick Peterson

Ralph Caccia

Ralph Caccia

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