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Hiring a Lawyer for a Qui Tam Action
Filing a Qui Tam lawsuit is a worthwhile, noble, and often lucrative endeavor. However, like many lawsuits, few people have the knowledge and skill to represent themselves in a court of law. Therefore, hiring a lawyer that specializes in the field of Quit Tam lawsuits is a must. What should you expect from a noteworthy law firm?
Experience is the first and most important thing to consider. Is this law firm a well established group of lawyers, and if so, do they have lawyers that specialize in Qui Tam lawsuits? Remember, you wouldn’t want a divorce lawyer representing your case. An attorney that specializes in whistleblower lawsuits, not a lawyer just with experience, will help you win your case. Ask to review a firms list of Qui Tam cases and lawyers.
If the number of successful whistleblower cases satisfies what you think is a good track record, continue with that firm/attorney. Hiring a lawyer with whistleblower experience not only increases the chance of receiving part of the settlement fee, it also protects yourself. Since you were involved with the company in question, the company may try to turn the blame on you. An experienced attorney will help defend you.
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When hiring a lawyer, another thorny issue presents itself. How will you pay your attorney and his attorney fees? Qui Tam lawsuits often become very expensive, requiring the teamwork of many lawyers and consultants. Fortunately, most reputable firms make paying easy. Many will only bill you if you win the case. Part of the False Claims Act states that, along with your percentage of the settlement fee, the company at fault must also pay all reasonable attorney fees. For these reasons, hiring a lawyer from a firm with a good name will prove to be a financially low-risk venture.
Though many firms will take the case on contingent payment (they’re paid only if you win the case), that’s not to say you shouldn’t review the terms of agreement. Remember, the False Claims Act states it will pay reasonable attorney fees. Look for any part in the agreement terms that signify you will be responsible for some type of payment. Since many of these agreement papers are very confusing to decipher, it may be of benefit to have a separate lawyer go over the papers with you so you fully understand what you are getting into.
Qui Tam cases often prove to be complex suits that take a few years of prosecuting and investigating to come to a conclusion. An attorney must be willing to represent your case on a long term basis. They also must have a great network of other attorneys and consultants to help them ensure a desirable outcome.
Although a Qui Tam lawsuit is not risk-free, they can be very worthwhile. If you think you have a whistleblower case on your hands, contact our lawyers today. We can help bring a fraudulent business to justice.
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