Whistleblower & False Claims Litigation

Whistleblower claims, brought pursuant to the False Claims Act and other regulatory statutes, pose a significant and growing threat to corporations, institutions, and executives. Whistleblowers, working with the US DOJ, SEC, and State Attorneys General (AGs), are increasingly using statutes that incentivize reporting fraud, waste, and abuse in the government to extract large damage awards and civil penalties. Ellerman Enzinna Levy attorneys aggressively and effectively defend clients in False Claims Act and other whistleblower investigations, enforcement actions, civil litigation, and other related matters. Our experience encompasses allegations of fraud and abuse in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, defense contracting, securities, and financial institutions.

Representative Matters

Representation of a multibillion-dollar multinational food retailer based in Europe in connection with an SEC whistleblower matter relating to alleged fraudulent accounting practices.
Representation of a Fortune 50 global energy services company in connection with an SEC whistleblower matter relating to alleged fraudulent accounting practices.
Representation of several government contractors and employees in different matters brought under the False Claims Act.
Conducted internal investigations for international medical device and oil service companies relating to whistleblower allegations of foreign bribery in South America and Asia.
Representation of executives of a large financial institution in criminal and civil False Claims Act investigations by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, the DOJ, and an Inspector General.
Representation of a former Assistant to the President in connection with a high-profile whistleblower complaint and Office of Special Counsel investigation.