We understand from extensive
experience that potential whistleblowers may have deep
concerns regarding their roles as whistleblowers. And we know
how being a whistleblower may affect them, their career, and their
families and loved ones.
Berger & Montague has successfully represented clients
in complex litigation for over forty years. We
understand that the focus of our representation starts with, and
ends with, our clients and the goals they hope to achieve. At our
firm, we are single-mindedly focused on helping our clients achieve
their goals. You can also call us at (215) 875-5712 for an initial
consultation or continue reading below.
We start this process by taking the time to get to know our
clients and helping them determine whether they wish to proceed
with being a whistleblower. We explain the entire process from
start to finish, including what they should expect by becoming
a whistleblower. If and when the client is prepared to go forward,
we conduct a detailed investigation of the potential
fraud. This may include multiple interviews, reviewing
all relevant documents and data, and consultation with experts
in the particular field, including scientists, academic
professionals and other specialists.
One of the keys to success in representing whistleblowers
is to draw the Government's interest to the case. Many
law firms rush through a whistleblower case investigation, or
conduct little investigation at all before filing. This
is usually a serious legal misstep. Federal and state
governments receive hundreds of whistleblower complaints
each year. If a whistleblower's complaint
has not been investigated properly, and is not presented
to the Government in proper form, even a case with merit
and substantial recovery prospects may fail due to an
inability to stand out in the avalanche of filings received
by federal and state prosecutors.
Following our investigation, our lawyers will file a
detailed, well-crafted complaint, which is specifically designed to
draw the Government's interest in working on the
case. We then meet with the Government, discuss the
fraud, and establish a working relationship with the Government
team. This approach has led to many successful outcomes for
our clients.
In representing whistleblowers, it is crucial to be
able to communicate with the right federal and state
Government officials before filing the case. At Berger &
Montague, our relationships established over time allow us
to bring our clients' cases to the right Government officials.
In addition, once a case is filed and is being
investigated, a relationship with the Government is important
so that the whistleblower and his or her
attorneys can assist the Government in its
investigation. At Berger &
Montague, our reputation for providing such Government
assistance is unparalleled, and we are regularly called upon
by Government lawyers to assist them in pursuing the
allegations.
Berger & Montague's Whistleblower, Qui Tam & False
Claims Act Group has the resources and experience to prosecute the
largest and most complex whistleblower cases.
Our Whistleblower, Qui Tam & False Claims Act Group is among
the largest in the United States, and our firm has the
resources to take on any corporate fraud. Statistically, the
Government does not "intervene" in most whistleblower cases
brought under the federal and state False Claims
Acts. This means that the client, and his or her law
firm, has to decide whether to drop the case or continue
litigating the case without the Government. Most
law firms do not have the experience or the resources to
litigate a complex whistleblower case, which can be fatal to
the case. Berger & Montague has both the experience and
the resources, and is able to move forward alone in
appropriate cases if the government parties do not intervene.
Another important attribute of a successful whistleblower
firm is its ability to organize and analyze a large volume of
documents. Large and complex fraud cases routinely involve
millions of pages of documents. The Government -- if it has a
strong working relationship with the whistleblower's law firm and
has faith in the firm's ability to keep information confidential --
will request the whistleblower's law firm to conduct or
assist in the review of the documents. Berger & Montague is
uniquely situated to provide this assistance to the
Government. We have on hand the personnel and technology
necessary to fill this role, including our
proprietary electronic document database system which can
store and make readily available hundreds of millions
of documents in a secure and confidential digital
environment.
No Fees Without Recovery
Berger & Montague's Whistleblower, Qui Tam & False
Claims Act Group litigates cases on a contingent fee
basis, so whistleblowers do not pay attorneys' fees or court
costs unless there is a recovery.
Contact Us To Learn More
We invite you to learn more about our Whistleblowers, Qui Tam
& False Claims Act Practice Group. For more information or to
schedule a confidential discussion about a potential case, please
fill out the Quick Contact on the right. You can also call us at
(215) 875-5712.