Fraud, False Claims, Investigations and Audits

Businesses contracting with the U.S. government sometimes find themselves accused of fraud or violations of the False Claims Act. These accusations can trigger governmental audits, civil and criminal investigations, and criminal prosecutions. A business may even be suspended or debarred from obtaining additional government contracts.

To provide the best possible defense for clients that become subject to these proceedings, our government contracts lawyers work closely with our white-collar defense and investigations lawyers. The two groups include former assistant and special assistant U.S. attorneys as well as former in-house counsel for various federal agencies. Consequently, our lawyers who served in these positions have directed and defended criminal and civil investigations, prosecuted and defended False Claims Act and qui tam cases, and negotiated global settlements of fraud-related matters. We understand the government's perspective, and this understanding helps us to protect clients' interests and provide the best possible defense.