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Video Transcript **Speakers:** Ira Sherman, Joseph Cammarata, Stephen Ollar, Allan Siegel **Joseph Cammarata (00:01):** How do you pick the right personal injury lawyer? How do you know who to trust? This is the most important decision you’re going to make right now. The question is how do you get it right? **Allan Siegel (00:14):** For more than 50 years, we’ve gone to battle for our clients. We represent the victims of car bus and truck collisions, bike wrecks, traumatic brain injuries, and medical malpractice. We fight insurance companies, corporations, and governments at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata and Siegel. We know what it takes to win, and we’re proud of the reputation that we’ve built as advocates for the people. **Ira Sherman (00:45):** Experience matters. That’s just the truth. There’s no other way to excel for our clients other than years of hard work. We’ve dedicated our entire professional careers to this cause and what do we have to show for it? Over $1 billion in compensation for our clients. Named Tier One Best Law Firm in Personal Injury Litigation. Three partners who served as presidents of the metropolitan DC Trial Lawyers Association and justice for tens of thousands of clients. **Stephen Ollar (01:22):** Needing a lawyer and finding one can be a scary and overwhelming process. We strive to take the fear and uncertainty out of that process, unlike other firms. When you call our firm, you will always speak with an attorney about your case. As a former staff sergeant in the United States Army, I know what it means to serve and we serve our clients by providing unmatched representation and the expertise to win cases. **Joseph Cammarata (01:50):** Our firm’s mission has always been to represent people from every walk of life, young, old, rich, poor, large cases. In the small ones that comes from our founder, Donald Chaikin. I will never forget what he would tell people. He would say, we fight for those you love. **Allan Siegel (02:09):** We are local and national leaders in the personal injury field. There are not many law firms that have our combination of awards and achievements. We have two trial lawyers recognized in the Super Lawyer’s Top 100 list. Ira Sherman served on the board of the Brain Injury Association of America for many years. Joe Cammarata is a past chair of the AAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, and I recently served as the chair of AAJ’s bus litigation group. Look, if people come in, the world **Ira Sherman (02:40):** is turned upside down. They don’t know where to turn next. When you hire us, we’re going to be doing all we can to obtain justice on your behalf. You just got one thing to do, which is to get **Allan Siegel (02:53):** better. We are Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata and Siegel. Personal Injury Attorneys in Washington, DC. [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] # Government Contractor Fraud ## Procurement Whistleblower Attorney in Washington, D.C. Government contractors involved in a variety of sectors and industries have engaged in fraudulent activity against the government. Some of the most common forms of contractor fraud include defense contractors’ fraud, government procurement fraud, and federal acquisition regulation fraud. Contractors are not entitled to an unfair deal with the government. If you have information regarding a procurement company defrauding the government, you may be eligible to file a whistleblower claim. **If you are considering reporting fraud against the federal government,** [**contact**](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/contact-us/) **Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, Siegel, P.C. to talk about your rights as a whistleblower.** ### Defense Contractors Fraud The United States spends hundreds of billions of dollars annually on national defense. The vast majority of defense procurement of new weapons systems, supplies, equipment, and technical and logistical services is done through contracts with private businesses in the U.S. and around the world. Defense contractor fraud is one of the most active areas of false claims litigation. **Below are some of the most common ways that defense contractors attempt to defraud the federal government:** - Improper product substitution - Cross-charging - Worthless or substandard products or services - Improper cost allocation - Providing military goods that do not conform to the contract - Violations of the Truth-in-Negotiations Act - Inflation of costs and charges ### Government Procurement & Federal Acquisition Regulation Fraud Government procurement fraud and federal acquisition regulation fraud impede the government’s ability to obtain needed goods and services at the lowest competitive price. Furthermore, it destabilizes the public perception of the integrity of the procurement process. As the largest single purchaser of goods and services in the country, the U.S. government has become the most widely abused victim of procurement fraud. It is you, the taxpayer, who ends up bearing the financial burden of fraud, waste, and abuse. **Specific laws apply to government contractors and their business practices. In particular, special laws govern the negotiations between government contractors and the government, including the Truth in Negotiations Act, the Federal Acquisitions Regulations and regulations that apply to particular agencies such as:** - Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation, - Department of Commerce Acquisition Regulation, - Department of Defense (DOD) Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, - Department of Education (DOE) Acquisition Regulation, - Department of Energy (DOE) Acquisition Regulation, - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Acquisition Regulation, - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acquisition Regulation, - Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acquisition Regulation, - Department of Justice (DOJ) Acquisition Regulation, - Department of Labor (DOL) Acquisition Regulation, - Department of State Acquisition Regulation, - Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, - Department of the Army Acquisition Regulations, - Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation, - Department of the Navy Acquisition Regulations, - Department of the Treasury Acquisition Regulation, - Department of Transportation (DOT) Acquisition Regulation, - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Acquisition Regulation, - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acquisition Regulation, - General Services Administration (GSA) Acquisition Regulation, - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) FAR Supplement, - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Acquisition Regulation, - Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation, - Office of Personnel Management Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Social Security Acquisition Regulation (SSAR), - U.S. Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR). **Government procurement fraud can take many forms, including:** - Price-fixing - Collecting full payment while failing to fulfill all contractual obligations - Deceitful billing - Falsifying information to deceive the government into entering a contract - Misstating the cost of supplies, labor, and materials - Submitting false data justifying an engineering change proposal (ECP) - Failure to test goods provided to the government - Overcharging for supplies, labor, and materials - Withholding cost/pricing data required under the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) to increase profit (common for fixed price contracts) - Bid rigging and collusion - False certification that goods provided pursuant to a government procurement contract meet the contractual requirements - Failure to furnish complete, accurate, and current pricing or cost data to the government - Failure to disclose bids from subcontractors that could impact net income and costs - Failure by prime contractor to police the fraudulent actions of subcontractors ### You May Be Eligible for a Cash Reward Under the False Claims Act Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, Siegel, P.C. is committed to fighting for [whistleblowers](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/whistleblower-cases/) in their efforts to fight fraud. We are here to answer any questions you may have about the False Claims Act, help you through the claims process, and explain the protections you are afforded as a whistleblower. Under the False Claims Act, you may be entitled to a reward of between 15 percent and 30 percent of the government’s total recovery from a verdict or settlement. If you suspect that fraud has been or is being committed against the federal government, get in touch with a whistleblower lawyer in Washington, DC. Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, Siegel, P.C. **Consultations are provided free of charge when you call us at (202) 659-8600. Your consultation is privileged and confidential. Because extremely strict time deadlines apply to filing a whistleblower claim, please contact us at your earliest convenience.** [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section] ## Get free advice about the compensation you deserve. At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., our car accident attorneys fight tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve, handling every aspect of your case to protect your rights. Trust us to stand by you and advocate aggressively on your behalf. Speak to a Specialist Visit Us in Person 1232 17th St NW Washington, DC 20036 The whistleblower and qui tam attorneys at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. represent individuals who report fraud against the federal government in cases involving [qui tam False Claims Act actions](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/whistleblower-cases/qui-tam/), [health care fraud](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/whistleblower-cases/health-care-fraud/), [Medicare and Medicaid fraud](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/whistleblower-cases/medicare-medicaid-fraud/), [government contractor fraud](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/whistleblower-cases/government-contractor-fraud/), and [Anti-Kickback Statute violations](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/whistleblower-cases/anti-kickback-statute/), with full guidance on [whistleblower protections](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/whistleblower-cases/whistleblower-protections/) and [retaliation claims](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/whistleblower-cases/can-my-employer-retaliate/) for those considering coming forward. Top 10 Mistakes Made After an Accident Review these common auto accident mistakes to protect your rights. READ OUR E-BOOK Meet Our Team Learn More About Us Ira Sherman Partner Licensed in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and New York With over four decades of courtroom experience, **Ira Sherman** is a powerhouse trial lawyer who has won justice for countless victims of serious injury, discrimination, and medical malpractice. Known for his relentless advocacy, compassion, and proven results, he’s the attorney clients trust when everything is on the line. Ira Sherman's Bio Joseph Cammarata Partner Licensed in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia A dual board-certified civil trial attorney, **Joseph Cammarata** is nationally recognized for his fierce advocacy, landmark legal victories, and relentless pursuit of justice for victims of serious injury, wrongful death, sexual assault, and civil rights violations. With wins against powerful opponents—including a historic U.S. Supreme Court case securing equal access to justice—he’s the attorney clients trust when they need skill, strength, and results that matter. Joe Cammarata's Bio Allan M. Siegel​ Partner Licensed in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia **Allan M. Siegel** is a board-certified trial attorney and partner at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., known for securing justice in serious personal injury, brain injury, and wrongful death cases. Recognized as one of Washington’s *Top 100 Super Lawyers®* and a *Best Lawyer®* in America, he combines strategic precision, courtroom skill, and relentless advocacy to win full and fair compensation for his clients. Allan Siegel's Bio Stephen Ollar Partner Licensed in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia **Stephen Ollar** is an award-winning trial attorney and U.S. Army veteran dedicated to holding negligent individuals and corporations accountable. 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