False Claims Act

Protecting clients from high-stakes challenges under the False Claims Act with proven strategies and comprehensive support

Reed Smith’s reputation for defending FCA allegations has made us the “go-to” firm for many companies as the government continues to use the FCA as one of its primary enforcement tools.

In recent years, the FCA has been leveraged to prosecute fraud and recover overpayments across a broad range of industries and an array of contexts, including tariff evasion. Our lawyers provide clients with insight and experience in the key areas and industries where FCA claims most frequently arise, including government contracts, health care, construction, education, transportation, energy/environment, and financial services.

For providers caught in the crosshairs, investigations and litigation alleging false claims can drain resources, derail business operations, and damage reputations. We provide swift and robust defense, helping our clients to resolve issues efficiently and effectively. 

Our lawyers have acted for clients in many FCA-related matters, responding to civil investigative demands from the HHS Office of Inspector General, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, and the Justice Department, achieving favorable settlements, and securing dismissals of lawsuits.  
Our lawyers are also highly experienced in managing whistleblower (qui tam) lawsuits brought under the FCA. Our team develops robust defense strategies tailored to the unique challenges of qui tam litigation, working to resolve these matters efficiently while safeguarding our clients’ interests and reputations.

Whether our lawyers are conducting internal investigations and preparing mandatory disclosures or preparing Daubert and other aggressive evidentiary challenges to government experts, they leverage the collective experience and know-how of a highly respected team with a reputation for meeting and often exceeding expectations in even the most challenging situations. 

“Reed Smith stands out through its exceptional customer focus. The team is highly collaborative, approachable and consistently effective, making it a trusted and reliable partner.”

Chambers USA

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