Whistleblower Attorney in Sarasota

Whistleblower cases often involve qui tam claims, where a private citizen acts on behalf of the federal government to file a lawsuit against an entity that has defrauded the government. The qui tam relator — the individual who brings the lawsuit — may be eligible to receive a significant portion of the winnings.

The Whistleblower Protection Act defines government fraud as the following:

• Violation of law, rule, or regulation
• Gross mismanagement
• Gross waste of funds
• Abuse of authority
• Substantial and specific danger to public health or safety  

Government fraud can also be broken down into these categories:

• Medicare/Medicaid fraud
• Defense contractor fraud
• Environmental fraud
• U.S. Postal Service fraud
• Government construction fraud

Morgan & Morgan’s whistleblower attorneys specialize in these nuanced areas, which puts us in a unique position to help combat fraud against the government — and help you get compensation for your contributions.

Whistleblowing holds businesses accountable for illegal practices, which can help protect employees, the general public, and the economy. Unfortunately, employers may attempt to punish you for exposing their crimes. Types of employer retaliation include:

• Demotion
• Reduction of pay or benefits
• Harassment
• Threats or intimidation

Your employer is not legally allowed to retaliate against you for whistleblowing. If you are punished for exposing fraud, corruption, or other wrongdoings, you are protected by several pieces of legislation. Additionally, you may have separate legal claims against this retaliation; if this is the case, Morgan & Morgan can help.

The potential monetary award for being a qui tam relator is one form of incentive for whistleblowers, but it might not outweigh the risk of retaliation. Fortunately, there are laws in place to protect whistleblowers, such as:

• The Whistleblower Protection Act
• The False Claims Act
• The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• The Dodd-Frank Act
• Fair Labor Standards Act
• Civil Rights Act
• Americans with Disabilities Act

It takes courage to blow the whistle and put yourself on the line, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our whistleblower attorneys specialize in this niche area and have the resources to take on even the biggest bullies. We will:

• Evaluate your claim
• Draft and file a lawsuit
• Incorporate the government into the case
• Fight for full and fair compensation for your contributions

Blowing the whistle on unlawful behavior is the right thing to do, and Morgan & Morgan is here to protect you from backlash. We’ve been fighting For The People since 1988, and we have a proven track record to show for it. 

There are no upfront costs to hire our law firm, and you’ll never pay out of pocket. Fill out a free, no-obligation case evaluation form to get started today.