Defense Contractor Fraud Attorney In Clearwater

The defense budget is one of the largest discretionary budgets in the U.S. government. Massive amounts of money are spent each year, and in many cases these expenses are a primary target for companies looking to make easy money. Unless someone takes a step. Unless you take a step.

At the Law Offices of Audrey Hildes Schechter, P.A., we have a long 33-year history of providing whistleblowers with the legal coverage and protections they deserve. Our clients are in Clearwater, Florida; the States of Florida and New York; and Nationwide. We know that this area of the law is complex. For that reason, we maintain a close working relationship with you throughout the case, answering your questions and fighting on your behalf to the full extent.

What Defense Contractor Fraud Looks Like

Defense contracts include many expenses you’d expect: weapons, materials, base construction and vehicle purchase, for instance. They also cover personnel, training and supplies of all types. There are so many expenditures in the defense budget that the government does not have the ability to double check every single bill for such issues as:

• Overcharged expense
• Inflated amounts
• Used materials
• Double billing
• Receipt of material or goods
• Material quality

If you are in a position to see and act on information regarding any such falsified claim to the government, you can take steps to end it. And if you do, you will be rewarded.

Why File A Qui Tam Claim For Defense Contractor Fraud

Under the False Claims Act, a federal law, anyone can file a qui tam claim on behalf of the government to address their company’s theft of government funds. In doing so, you protect taxpayer money and the public good, but you also can receive an award as part of the case, typically a considerable percentage of the ultimate funds recovered.

In addition, your position at the company you work for is protected from retaliation such as termination or demotion. In fact, if you file a qui tam lawsuit against your company, and you face any kind of retaliatory tactics, you can file a claim for retaliation against your employer.

We’ll Face This Together

There are certainly risks and strains involved in filing a qui tam claim against your employer, even though it’s the right thing to do. It will not be easy, but we’ll be with you and help you through each stage, protecting you. Learn more about our work by calling 727-361-2772 or sending an email using this form.