Javerbaum & Wurgaft, MI member in New Jersey, has a somewhat unique practice area.
Ross Begelman and Marc Orlow of the firm have been handling False Claims Act/Qui Tam Law for almost three decades and have a national practice through the assistance of local counsel. They have litigated these cases and successfully argued appeals in multiple circuits nationwide.
False Claims Act claims involve working with and providing to US Attorneys' Offices and/or the Department of Justice evidence of falsity in obtaining or retaining government funds. Thirty-two States have FCA laws which mirror the federal legislation. These claims have strict filing requirements and jurisdictional issues which could bar a successful recovery. The recovery to the client and the attorney representing them can be very large. Awards are based on between 15 to 30 percent of all sums recovered by or on behalf of the government including fees and costs which are awarded to the presenting attorney.
If the government declines to litigate the claim, then the client and its attorney can do so for the government (Qui Tam). These claims are often very complicated and should only be handled by experienced counsel. They also include retaliation provisions with a three-year Statute of Limitations.
Ross and Marc have developed close and trusted relationships with US Attorney Offices in many districts.
Please feel free to reach out to Doug Burns dburns@lawjw.com (201-247-6508) should you wish to schedule a call with Ross or Marc to discuss the False Claims Act or a potential FCA case anywhere in the United States.