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Attorney Peter Katz

DOJ Whistleblower Attorney in New York, NY

It seems contradictory to blow the whistle against the Department of Justice (DOJ) instead of to it. However, DOJ employees and contractors have been prosecuted for wrongdoing in part due to the efforts of brave DOJ whistleblowers in New York. Fighting the Department of Justice requires an attorney who has previously worked within the department. It takes former federal prosecutor Peter Katz.

Discuss the specific anti-retaliation provisions and potential financial benefits of exposing misconduct within the DOJ with experienced New York whistleblower defense lawyer Peter Katz. Call (609) 849-3179 or confidentially connect with him online today.

Whistleblower Rights and Protections Through the DOJ

The Department of Justice has an independent whistleblower protection program for DOJ employees and contractors who suspect internal misconduct. It generally defines this wrongdoing as follows:

If an employee makes a protected disclosure directly to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), he or she is protected from employer retaliation. ‘Protected disclosures’ must be based on a good faith and reasonable belief that unlawful conduct has occurred within the DOJ and submitted to the appropriate entity. However, you should always consult with a private whistleblower protection attorney to help protect you from potential prosecution and retaliation.

Safeguarding Whistleblowers Who Expose DOJ Misconduct

The False Claims Act (FCA) incentivizes insiders – generally, DOJ employees and contractors – to expose government fraud. FCA claims often involve the misuse or theft of the government funds on which the DOJ relies. Many FCA lawsuits involve DOJ contractors, such as technology companies providing services to the FBI field office in New York, who overcharge for services or submit false information during the bidding process.

Filing NY Qui Tam Lawsuits

Insiders with information about DOJ contractor fraud can work with an experienced whistleblower protection attorney to file a ‘qui tam’ action. These unusual lawsuits allow private citizens to sue government contractors on behalf of the United States or the State of New York. In exchange for filing and pursuing the litigation, the ‘relator’ is entitled to a portion of any financial recovery plus attorneys’ fees and court costs.

Financial Recovery Options for DOJ Whistleblowers

Your attorney must confidentially inform the government, sometimes the special counsel’s office, about a qui tam lawsuit. The government then has the option of taking over the case or allowing your lawyer to handle the litigation. Relators generally recover 15% of any eventual financial award if the government intervenes and up to 30% of the award if the government allows the qui tam lawsuit to proceed.

FCA Whistleblower Protections

In addition to the protections provided by the DOJ, whistleblowers under the FCA are protected from employer retaliation. This includes any adverse employment action, discrimination, or harassment related to the lawsuit or a federal investigation.

DOJ Whistleblower Protection Lawyer in New York

Specific rules apply if you’re blowing the whistle against the Department of Justice, especially related to confidential information. Discuss the protections and financial awards potentially available to DOJ whistleblowers with New York defense attorney Peter Katz. Call (609) 849-3179 or connect with him online today.

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