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False Claims Act Defense, Investigations & Litigation
Overview
Drawing on years of experience handling False Claims Act (FCA) cases, Faegre Drinker’s Chambers USA-ranked attorneys routinely advise and defend clients involved in high-stakes FCA and fraud matters. Our team regards each engagement as unique and thinks creatively, strategically, and holistically to minimize the scope of and liability associated with each matter. Our unique approach and our success in resolving matters is why a wide variety of clients — including colleges and universities, health care systems, importers, government contractors, and companies in the cybersecurity, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors — rely on Faegre Drinker’s FCA team to guide them.
With new FCA qui tam complaints being filed at an unprecedented rate, new legal theories in play, and increased federal and state enforcement efforts, the risks are real, which is why it is important to have a strong legal team by your side. Our FCA team works hard to make sure that our clients minimize the risk at the initiation of an FCA matter and (should one be initiated) to minimize its breadth and scope. Our unique combination of government contracts and white collar capabilities are behind our significant success in convincing government authorities not to pursue matters, or to intervene in filed qui tam matters, and to settle all types of fraud matters for (literally) pennies on the dollar. Our experience dealing with suspension and debarment has been invaluable in avoiding referrals to federal Suspension and Debarment officials. Our team also is not afraid to try an FCA case where appropriate and routinely takes over litigation and appeals when clients wish to change counsel. Whether your goal is obtaining complete dismissal of a complaint, settling FCA matters for pennies on the dollar, or upholding lower court wins, Faegre Drinker’s powerhouse team keeps your business objectives on track when the FCA threatens derailment.
