Qui Tam (Latin for "he who sues on behalf of the king as well as himself") allows whistleblowers—also known as relators—to report fraud against the federal government and share in any financial recovery. These cases are often filed under seal, allowing the government time to investigate before any public disclosure.If the government intervenes and the case leads to a recovery, the whistleblower may be entitled to 15% to 30% of the funds recouped.
• Healthcare fraud: Overbilling Medicare/Medicaid, false coding, kickbacks, upcoding, or billing for services never provided.
• Defense contractor fraud: Inflated costs, defective products, or noncompliance with government specifications.
• Procurement fraud: Bid rigging, false certifications, or misuse of federal grants and contracts.
• Pharmaceutical and medical device fraud: Off-label marketing, illegal payments to prescribers, and manipulated clinical data.
• COVID-19 relief fraud: PPP loan abuse and false claims for emergency government assistance.
We know the risks whistleblowers face. Retaliation, blacklisting, and professional isolation are real. That’s why we provide strategic, discreet, and legally sound representation at every step of the process—from investigation to litigation, and beyond.Our attorneys work with individuals in complex industries who want to do the right thing without losing everything. We help clients:
• Evaluate whether they have a viable False
• Claims Act claimCollect and preserve key evidence legally and securely
• File complaints under seal to protect their identity
• Navigate interactions with the Department of Justice
• Pursue claims independently if the government declines intervention
• Assert protections under anti-retaliation laws
Bringing a Qui Tam claim is about more than reporting fraud. It’s about disrupting patterns of misconduct that harm the public and erode trust. It takes courage to challenge powerful institutions—and it takes experienced legal counsel to make sure you’re protected while doing it.If you’ve witnessed fraud against the government and are considering your options, we’re here to listen. Confidentially. Strategically. Relentlessly.
Contact us for a confidential consultation. You may be entitled to legal protection and a financial reward.
A Qui Tam lawsuit is a legal action brought by a private individual (called a relator or whistleblower) on behalf of the federal or state government to expose fraud involving public funds. These claims are filed under the False Claims Act and can result in financial rewards for the whistleblower if the case is successful.
Fraud can include overbilling government programs, billing for services not provided, providing defective products to government agencies, or receiving kickbacks. Any intentional deception that results in the misuse of taxpayer money may qualify.
Anyone with inside, non-public knowledge of fraud against the government can file a claim. This includes employees, contractors, consultants, and former workers. However, the first to file is the one eligible for a reward.
If the case is successful, whistleblowers may receive between 15% and 30% of the amount recovered, depending on whether the government joins the case and the role the whistleblower played in the investigation.
Your identity is protected during the early stages, as the case is filed under seal. If the case proceeds, your name may eventually be disclosed, though strong legal protections against retaliation apply.
Qui Tam cases can take months or years depending on the complexity of the fraud and whether the government chooses to intervene. Patience and proper legal strategy are essential.
The law protects whistleblowers from retaliation. If you’re demoted, fired, or harassed for reporting fraud, you may be entitled to reinstatement, back pay, and other compensation.
