Whistleblower Attorney in East New York, NY
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Qui Tam Attorney East New York
You’ve seen the billing irregularities. The false claims. The government contracts that aren’t being fulfilled as promised. What you know could save taxpayers millions and put money in your pocket.
Under federal and New York whistleblower laws, you can receive 15-30% of whatever the government recovers. We’re talking about real money – often hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. Our clients have recovered substantial awards for exposing Medicare fraud, defense contractor fraud, and tax evasion schemes.
The process isn’t simple, but it’s worth it. You get legal protection from retaliation, the chance to remain anonymous, and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve done the right thing while being compensated for it.
False Claims Attorney East New York
For 20 years, we represented Fortune 500 companies like Pfizer, Texaco, and Citibank as partners in large corporate law firms. We’ve argued cases in the U.S. Supreme Court and worked alongside the country’s top legal minds.
Now we use that experience to help individuals in East New York and across New York take on those same corporations. We know their playbook because we wrote it. When healthcare systems in Brooklyn try to silence whistleblowers or when government contractors attempt to hide fraud, we know exactly how they’ll respond – and how to beat them.
East New York’s workforce – with nearly 80% in white-collar positions and significant employment in healthcare, education, and government – often encounters the exact types of fraud that whistleblower laws were designed to address.
Retaliation Attorney East New York NY
First, we evaluate your evidence during a confidential consultation. You don’t need a smoking gun – you need credible information about fraud against federal or state government programs. We’ll determine if your case fits under the False Claims Act, SEC whistleblower program, or other relevant laws.
Next, we prepare and file your claim under seal. This means your employer won’t know about it initially. The government investigates your allegations, often for months or years. During this time, you’re protected from retaliation.
If the government recovers money based on your information, you receive your percentage of the recovery. If they don’t intervene, you can sometimes proceed on your own. Either way, we handle everything on contingency – you don’t pay unless you win.
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Whistleblower Law East New York
We don’t just file paperwork and hope for the best. You get the same quality representation we provided to major corporations. That means thorough case development, strategic planning, and aggressive advocacy at every step.
In East New York’s diverse economy – where healthcare services employ over 5,000 people and government work provides jobs for nearly 19% of the workforce – fraud opportunities are everywhere. Hospital billing schemes, Medicare fraud, government contract violations, and tax evasion all fall under our expertise.
You also get protection from retaliation. If your employer fires, demotes, or harasses you for whistleblowing, we can sue for reinstatement, back pay, and up to $10,000 in civil penalties. New York’s strong whistleblower protections mean you have real legal recourse when employers try to silence you.
How much money can I actually receive as a whistleblower?
The amount depends on what the government recovers and your role in the case. Under the federal False Claims Act, whistleblowers typically receive 15-25% of the recovery if the government intervenes, or up to 30% if you proceed without government intervention.
In real terms, this can mean substantial sums. We’ve seen whistleblower awards in the hundreds of thousands and millions of dollars. The New York False Claims Act offers similar percentages for state-level fraud. Even smaller cases can result in six-figure awards when you consider that penalties can reach $12,000 per violation plus triple damages.
The key is having solid evidence of fraud that helps the government recover money. The bigger the fraud, the bigger your potential reward.
Will my employer find out that I filed a whistleblower complaint?
Initially, no. Whistleblower complaints are filed under seal, meaning they remain confidential while the government investigates. Your employer won’t know about the complaint during this period, which can last months or years.
However, if the government decides to intervene and pursue the case, your identity may eventually be revealed as part of the legal proceedings. That’s why retaliation protections are so important – and why you need an experienced attorney from the start.
Some programs, like the SEC whistleblower program, offer stronger anonymity protections. We can help you understand the confidentiality rules for your specific situation and take steps to protect your identity as much as possible under the law.
What if my employer retaliates against me for whistleblowing?
Retaliation is illegal, and you have strong legal remedies available. Under federal and New York law, employers cannot fire, demote, harass, or otherwise punish employees for reporting fraud or participating in whistleblower investigations.
If retaliation occurs, you can sue for reinstatement to your job, back pay and benefits, compensation for emotional distress, and civil penalties up to $10,000. In some cases, you may also receive punitive damages and attorney’s fees.
The key is documenting everything. Save emails, performance reviews, and any communications that show the timing between your whistleblowing activity and adverse employment actions. We’ll help you build a strong retaliation case while pursuing your underlying whistleblower claim.
How long do I have to file a whistleblower complaint?
Deadlines vary depending on which law applies to your case. Under the federal False Claims Act, you generally have six years from when the violation occurred, or three years from when the government should have known about it (whichever is later), but never more than 10 years total.
The New York False Claims Act gives you up to 10 years from when the violation was committed. For retaliation claims, deadlines are much shorter – often just 30 to 180 days from the retaliatory action.
These deadlines are strict and unforgiving. Waiting too long can destroy an otherwise valid case. That’s why it’s crucial to consult with an experienced whistleblower attorney as soon as you become aware of potential fraud. We can help you understand which deadlines apply to your specific situation.
Do I need to have proof of fraud before contacting you?
You don’t need absolute proof, but you do need credible evidence or information that suggests fraud is occurring. This could include documents, emails, financial records, witness statements, or your own observations of suspicious activities.
What matters is having information that could help the government investigate and potentially recover money. You don’t need to have all the pieces of the puzzle – government investigators are skilled at following leads and uncovering additional evidence.
However, you should avoid conducting your own investigation or taking documents that don’t belong to you. Instead, focus on preserving information you have legitimate access to and documenting what you’ve observed. We’ll help you assess whether your information is sufficient to support a whistleblower claim.
What types of fraud cases do we handle in East New York?
We handle all types of fraud against government programs. Given East New York’s employment landscape – with major sectors in healthcare, education, and government work – we frequently see Medicare and Medicaid fraud, educational grant fraud, and government contract violations.
Healthcare fraud is particularly common and includes billing for services not provided, upcoding procedures to increase reimbursement, and kickback schemes between providers and vendors. We also handle defense contractor fraud, tax fraud, securities fraud, and environmental violations.
The key is whether the fraud involves government money or programs. If a company is cheating Medicare, submitting false claims to government agencies, evading taxes, or violating securities laws, there’s likely a whistleblower program that applies. We’ll evaluate your specific situation and determine the best legal avenue for your case.
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