Tom represents companies and individuals, particularly within the health care sector, involved in criminal and other government investigations and related civil litigation, including matters under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the False Claims Act (FCA), the Sherman Act, the federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, and the Anti-Kickback Statute.
Beyond the health care industry, he represents companies and individuals in domestic and international government investigations involving antitrust, securities fraud, political corruption, tax fraud, environmental violations, and economic espionage. He has extensive experience conducting international and domestic internal investigations and frequently counsels companies on compliance and voluntary disclosure issues related to the FCPA and health care compliance. He has handled FCPA and other internal investigations in numerous countries, including Russia, Poland, Turkey, Greece, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Mexico, and Colombia.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Conducted FCPA internal investigations, training, M&A and third party due diligence for companies in a wide range of industries.
Represented pharmaceutical distributor in national opioid litigation and state Attorneys General investigations. In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation (N.D. Ohio 1:17-md-02804).
Obtained dismissal of RICO class action involving allegations of bribery and kickbacks through charitable co-pay contributions. MSP Recovery Claims, Series LLC v. Lundbeck LLC, No. 3:22-cv-422, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 50853 (E.D. Va. Mar. 24, 2023).
Conducted FCPA internal investigations, training, M&A and third party due diligence for companies in a wide range of industries.
Represented pharmaceutical distributor in national opioid litigation and state Attorneys General investigations. In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation (N.D. Ohio 1:17-md-02804).
Obtained dismissal of RICO class action involving allegations of bribery and kickbacks through charitable co-pay contributions. MSP Recovery Claims, Series LLC v. Lundbeck LLC, No. 3:22-cv-422, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 50853 (E.D. Va. Mar. 24, 2023).
Representing health care companies in FCA investigations and litigation throughout the U.S. involving alleged kickbacks, billing and coding issues, medically unnecessary services and other regulatory violations.
Represented clients in generic drug antitrust MDL litigation. In Re: Generic Pharmaceuticals Pricing Antitrust Litigation (E.D. Pa. 2:16-md-02724).
Obtained summary judgment for medical device manufacturer in industry-wide qui tam case alleging damages in excess of $900 million. U.S. ex rel. Bierman v. Orthofix Int’l, 177 F. Supp. 3d 712 (D. Mass. 2016).
Obtained dismissal of FCA complaint on behalf of long term care provider. U.S. ex rel. Armes v. Garmon, No. 3:14-cv-00172 (June 24, 2016 E.D. Tenn.), aff’d, (No. 16-6212 6th Cir. Dec. 8, 2017).
Obtained dismissal of FCA complaint on behalf of orthopedic device manufacturer alleging off-label reimbursement. U.S. ex rel. Modglin v. DJO Global Inc., 114 F. Supp. 3d 993 (C.D. Cal. 2015)
Obtained verdict in favor of investment banker in SEC administrative trial involving alleged violations of Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board “pay to play” regulations. In the Matter of Anthony C. Snell, SEC Admin. Action No. 3-12359.
Obtained government declination and voluntary dismissal by relator of FCA complaint on behalf of medical device manufacturer involving alleged off-label promotion. U.S. ex rel. Paulos v. Stryker Corp., No. 4:11-cv-00041 (W.D. Mo.).
Represented senior executives of pharmaceutical company regarding alleged FCPA violations in Mexico.
Represented company in a criminal antitrust investigation involving alleged wage fixing of health care providers.
Recognitions
- Received the Best Lawyers™ Lawyer of the Year award in Philadelphia for Corporate Compliance Law, 2016 and 2022
- Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for Corporate Compliance Law, 2013-2025, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, 2020-2025, and Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), 2015-2025
- Ranked in Chambers USA for Pennsylvania Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, 2016-2025
Credentials
Education
Education
- Catholic University School of Law, J.D., Editor-in-Chief, The Catholic University Law Review
- Colby College, A.B.
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Colorado
- Pennsylvania
Court admissions
Court admissions
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court - Middle District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court - District of Colorado
- State Supreme Court - Colorado
- State Supreme Court - Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Third Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit
- Supreme Court
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- Former Chairman and Trustee, St. Peter’s School, Philadelphia, PA
- Former Chairman and Trustee, Christ Church Preservation Trust, Philadelphia, PA
- Former Vestry Member and Accounting Warden, Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA
- American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section White Collar Crime Committee
Clerkships
Clerkships
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Honorable J. William Ditter, Jr.
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