Texas Whistleblower Protection Lawyer
Dallas Qui Tam Lawsuit Attorney
The federal False Claims Act and state legislation allow employees to file what is called a "qui tam" lawsuit charging their employer with defrauding the federal government. Protecting those who blow the whistle on companies filing for, receiving, or misusing federal funds — or state monies — requires specialized legal support by an attorney who knows the regulations and strategies involved in these complex cases.
At Kilgore + Kilgore, whistleblower protection attorneys represent clients locally and in Austin, Houston, and across the state. Contact us for a confidential, no-cost claim evaluation.
Experienced Whistleblower Protection
Some of the more common types of qui tam actions with which our whistleblower protection lawyers assist clients in publically traded companies include:
- Medicare fraud
- Royalty payments in the oil and gas market
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act violations
- Environmental safety violations
- Retaliation /wrongful termination
Medicare Fraud Cases
Whistleblower protection cases are common in the health care industry, since hospital and clinic employees often see fraudulent activities involving Medicare. For example, qui tam claims are filed against providers who submit invoices for equipment or procedures that were unnecessary or not performed, bill for non-existent patients, receive kickbacks from medical supply or drug makers, and self-refer patients.
If the government recovers money in certain cases, the employee can receive a percentage, which can be substantial, depending on how long the fraud took place.
If you believe your employer may be engaging in Medicare fraud or other misuses of government funds, contact our firm for a free, confidential consultation.
