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Laws enacted in almost every state, in addition to Federal statutes, not only encourage whistleblowers, but have created a method that allows the whistleblower to share in the state/federal recovery against the company or group of companies overcharging the governmental entity. In fact, in 1986 Congress strengthened the False Claims Act (the primary resource for whistleblowers) by amending it to increase incentives for whistleblowers to file lawsuits on behalf of the government.

In California, the California Whistleblower Protection Act authorizes the California State Auditor to receive complaints from state employees and members of the public who wish to report an improper governmental activity. An “improper governmental activity” is defined as any action by a state agency or any action by a state employee directly related to state government that violates the law, an Executive Order of the Governor, a Rule of Court, the State Administrative Manual or State Contracting Manual, is economically wasteful, or otherwise involves gross misconduct, incompetency, or inefficiency.

On the federal level, the 1986 amendments to the False Claims Act predictability have increased the number of whistleblower cases filed each year. In 2013, that number soared to 752 – 100 more than the record set the previous year. Since 2009, the Justice Department has recovered $17 billion under the False Claims Act – nearly half the total recoveries since the act was amended. In 2013 alone the Justice Department secured $3.8 billion in settlement and judgment from civil cases involving fraud against the government.

The cases that garner the most attention deal with Medicare and Medicaid overcharges. In 2013 the Justice Department announced that they had recovered $2.6 billion related to health care fraud. While this may be the largest area of recovery, qui tam type of cases run the gamut of types of fraud: underperforming on contracts, kickbacks, overcharges and other misconduct in almost all forms involving local, state and federal government.

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Types of Whistleblower Claims

Whistleblowers are often in the news because of their willingness to speak out against improper conduct. If you have suffered retaliation for reporting misconduct, fraud, and other improprieties, you may have a case.

Whistleblower lawyers are there to protect you by using their skills, know-how, and experience to fight for your rights. 

Various types of whistleblower claims exist. Some of the claims a whistleblower protection attorney can support include the following:

  • •  Healthcare fraud, including Medicare and Medicaid
  • •  Pharmaceutical fraud
  • •  Government contract fraud
  • •  Fraud under federal and state False Claims Acts
  • •  Financial fraud
  • •  Securities fraud
  • •  Tax fraud and misconduct
  • •  Unsafe work practices

Audet & Partners have the resources and experience to help you pursue justice. Hiring a whistleblower attorney provides the services you need to defend yourself and maximize your settlement.

Contact our legal team to enlist a whistleblower protection lawyer today.

Forms of Whistleblowing

Whistleblowing can happen anywhere at any time. The forms of whistleblowing we address include the following:

  • •  Internal Whistleblowing – The most common form of whistleblowing involving employees or contractors reporting wrongdoing from within the organization.
  • •  External Whistleblowing – Reporting wrongdoing from outside of an organization. It may include a former employee reporting on a company’s actions or an investigator who has received information from within the organization.
  • •  Cyber Whistleblowing – This form of whistleblowing has grown alongside the increased risks posed by cybercriminals. These whistleblowing cases consist of issues like being hacked and deficiencies in encryption.

 

Whether you made regular reports on deficiencies within an organization and were ignored or fired because of your actions, we can help.

Class Action Case InformationWhy should you consider filing a whistleblower claim?

In our experience, many people are willing to file whistleblower and qui tam cases because they realize that a wrong has been committed and needs to be ‘righted’. Absent a whistleblower's willingness to step forward, government corruption will fail to be timely addressed to the detriment of society as a whole, including every taxpayer. In addition, most qui tam statutes allow for a ‘reward’ system that allows the whistleblower to share in up to 30% of the government’s recovery.

Why hire a whistleblower lawyer at Audet & Partners, LLP?

If you're searching for attorneys for whistleblowers, it's crucial to find legal professionals who have a profound understanding of whistleblower laws. The attorneys at Audet & Partners, LLP have been involved with a number of important whistleblower and qui tam cases over the years. Our experience in complex litigation, along with our working relationship with many local and national governmental entities provides us with a unique ability to present cases that are likely to be ‘accepted’ by the relevant governmental unit. In our qui tam cases, we spend a significant amount of time, energy and expense investigating any potential case. We use a high degree of discretion in only accepting cases that we believe will result in a recovery for the government, as well as our client.

If you are considering becoming a whistleblower or you simply have a question regarding your rights, you should contact us. Your case will be reviewed immediately by a lawyer for whistleblower cases who will clearly inform you of your options. As we also practice employment litigation, and as cases of this nature usually relate to employment issues, you will be provided the best advice as to your best options regarding both your employment issues and any potential qui tam claim.

What a Whistleblower Attorney Offers

Protections for whistleblowing are not always clear or straightforward. In many cases, where you live can influence how well-protected you are and the acts under which you can claim. For example, California offers comprehensive protections for whistleblowers reporting on their employers.

Understanding what a top federal whistleblower attorney can do for you begins with grasping the ins and outs of what the law says and legal precedent. The best whistleblower lawyer is undeterred by multinational companies retaliating against whistleblowers because we believe the public has a right to be protected.

At Audet & Partners, you gain access to a diligent legal team with years of experience handling these types of cases. We are one of the top whistleblower law firms operating out of California and fighting for justice nationwide.

Hiring a whistleblower attorney increases your chances of success and guarantees you will never leave any money on the table. Our team is unafraid to take your case all the way to a formal court trial, where we will pursue the maximum possible settlement.

Investing in a whistleblower claims attorney enables you to fight your case with the power of experts by your side. When our skilled legal counsel represents you, you will benefit from comprehensive legal advice tailored to your needs. Our team brings extensive knowledge and experience in handling similar cases, ensuring that you fully understand the nuances of your individual situation. This empowers you to make informed decisions, guided by our expertise, to best address the unique aspects of your case. When necessary, we leverage our network of industry contacts, whether in the pharmaceutical or the financial industry, to exploit the weaknesses in the opposition’s arguments.

Choosing whistleblower retaliation attorneys from Audet & Partners means choosing a legal team that can extract more compensation for the damages, loss of reputation, and mental anguish you have suffered by speaking out.

We are committed to protecting whistleblowers to the full extent of the law. Don’t fight alone. Work with a nationally recognized law firm now to get the support you need. Our suite of legal solutions will help you handle any whistleblower case, and we will make it our mission to ensure that you achieve the best outcome possible.

Whistleblower Attorneys Representing Clients in California and Beyond

At Audet & Partners, we believe that clients come first. Speaking out is an act of unspeakable bravery, and we believe those who do should be protected by a whistleblower attorney that truly has their best interest at heart.

As an attorney for your whistleblower case, we always make ourselves available to respond directly to your questions. Ensure your legal rights are protected with our experienced attorneys—available 24/7 to provide critical support and advice. Speak directly to an experienced lawyer, any time of the day or night, whether you have general questions or want to discuss the special circumstances of your case.

Our passionate legal experts are determined to help you pursue justice without worrying about your finances, which is why our whistleblower attorney fees are collected at the conclusion of your case, and only to the extent that your claim is successful. Fight your case until the end with an attorney in California that can pursue your case, no matter how complex.

Find out if you have a case by contacting Audet & Partners and getting started!

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