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When to Contact a Whistleblower Attorney
Washington, D.C.
If you believe you have knowledge that someone is committing or has committed fraud against the government, it is time to consider contacting a whistleblower attorney. You should contact an attorney sooner rather than later to help ensure the success of your suit and the maximize your chance of recovery.
If you believe you know about fraud against the government, please contact the lawyers at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel, P.C. today.
Who Can File a Whistleblower Lawsuit?
Anyone with knowledge of fraud can file a Whistleblower or Qui Tam Lawsuit. Commonly, these kinds of lawsuits are filed by employees or others with inside knowledge that allows them to see the fraud being performed. If you are an employee, there is no need to fear in pursuing a whistleblower lawsuit because the law gives protections to you against reprisals from your employer.
When to Contact a Whistleblower Attorney
You should contact a whistleblower attorney as soon as you have knowledge that fraud is being committed. There are several reasons why you should act quickly to file your whistleblower lawsuit:
- Stop fraud before it goes any further
- Responsible parties may conceal evidence
- Statute of limitations may expire
- Others may report the fraud-- the law only guarantees payment to the first whistleblower
If you have knowledge of fraud being committed by someone, acting sooner is better for you and the government.
Why not Pursue Investigation Yourself?
You might think that you need more evidence before reporting possible fraud. However, there are many reasons not to pursue investigation on your own without first contacting a whistleblower attorney:
- You might accidentally conceal or obscure evidence
- You might tip off responsible parties who might conceal evidence
- You might entangle yourself in fraud
- You might commit illegal acts that could either make evidence inadmissible or put you in legal trouble
For these reasons, it is best to contact a whistleblower attorney when you suspect fraud rather than pursuing an investigation without legal counsel.
Our initial consultation is free, and once you contact us, we can help you decide how best to proceed in your case. If we believe additional information is necessary, we can begin investigation or help you find information in a way that does not compromise the case or your own legal status. Please call or email the whistleblower attorneys at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel, P.C. in Washington, D.C. today.
