Maryland Qui Tam Lawyers

Discovering that your company has defrauded the government can pose a serious dilemma. While you may feel that the right thing to do is to speak up, you may be afraid of what could happen to you — and your job — if you report the illegal activity. It is vital that you have a litigator by your side who is experienced and knowledgeable in Maryland qui tam law.

At the Baltimore law office of Engel & Engel, P.A., we represent employees at all levels  — from the mail room to the boardroom — who choose to speak up and "blow the whistle" on their company's fraudulent actions.

Our attorneys are prepared to assist in whistleblower, or qui tam, cases involving fraud against the government, such as:

False patent marking Fraudulent construction contracts Fraudulent military contracts Healthcare fraud Home healthcare agency fraud

Medicare fraud Medicaid fraud Nursing home healthcare fraud Procurement fraud

Protecting the rights of whistleblowers

When you come to our office to discuss your qui tam case, we help determine if the activity you observed or learned about is in fact illegal. We also advise you about your rights and responsibilities under the False Claims Act. According to the National Whistleblowers Center, the following are violations under the False Claims Act:

• Knowingly presenting (or causing to be presented) a false or fraudulent claim to the federal government for payment
• Knowingly using (or causing to be used) a false record or statement to get a claim paid by the federal government
• Conspiring with others to get a false or fraudulent claim paid by the federal government
• Knowingly using (or causing to be used) a false record or statement to conceal, avoid or decrease an obligation to pay money or transmit property to the federal government

Qui tam is a complex area of law. It is our primary goal to ensure that you are protected throughout the legal process. We are known as dedicated and aggressive trial lawyers with a record of success in qui tam cases.

Engel & Engel, P.A. fights for you

When you or a loved one is dealing with a Maryland qui tam (whistleblower) issue, you need a law firm with the knowledge, skill and experience to obtain the best results possible. The Baltimore law firm of Engel & Engel, P.A. can help. Call us toll-free at 888.632.7151 or contact us online to schedule your free initial consultation.