At Berger & Montague, our lawyers understand
that confidentiality and access to counsel are important in every
case. We pride ourselves on providing first-class service to
our clients in every case.
We understand that clients may need to talk or meet with us
frequently, often after work hours or on weekends. We are
responsive to client inquiries and requests for information. If a
lawyer is temporarily unavailable, he or she will promptly return
your call.
With respect to confidentiality, whistleblower cases are filed
on a confidential basis -- "under seal." The action will be filed
under seal for no less than sixty days. No one
other than the court, the Government and your lawyers will
know about the filed whistleblower case while the seal is in
place. Call us at (215) 875-5712 to find out more.
After the Complaint is filed, the Government will want
to interview the whistleblower and review any documents that the
whistleblower has provided. Our lawyers accompany
our client on this interview and protect their interests.
Following the interview, the Government will begin its
investigation. During the investigation, Berger and Montague stays
in regular contact with the Government lawyers and seeks to assist
the Government in any way possible to help advance the
whistleblower's case. It is likely that during this time the
Government will request extensions of the seal so that
the action and the Government's investigation remain
confidential. Most actions remain under seal for at least one
year while the investigation progresses.
After the investigation is complete, the
Government may decide to intervene in the action, meaning that the
Government essentially "takes over" the case. This is a good
development in most whistleblower cases because when the government
is involved the wrongdoer is normally much more willing to resolve
the case. If the Government does not intervene, then an important
decision needs to be made as to whether to pursue the case without
the Government's direct involvement. If the case goes forward,
Berger & Montague will assume the lead role in the litigation,
and will engage in an intensive period of "discovery" with the
defendant. This process typically ends when either the
defendant agrees to resolve the case or the case proceeds to
trial.
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. Also, please continue to learn more by
reading about what clients can expect from a whistleblower law firm.