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Whistleblower & Qui Tam Lawyers in Cities Near Lompoc, CA
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The United States has numerous safeguards in place to make sure that those who file whistleblower claims can do so without being targeted for doing the right thing. If you wish to report your employer's fraud or misconduct but you're worried that they will retaliate against you if you report their actions, a whistleblower law firm in Lompoc can help.
Whistleblower attorneys can give you information about all of the protections that you have in a whistleblower case, including protection granted by federal laws against demotion, harassment or other types of retaliation from your employer.
Types Of Whistleblower Claims
Employees become whistleblowers by reporting various forms of illegal activity carried out by employers and other entities. These activities can include:
- Environmental violations (often involving release of toxic substances into the air or water)
- Kickbacks and bribes
- Fraudulent billing or accounting fraud
- Tax fraud
- Securities fraud (SEC whistleblower cases)
- Health and safety violations
- Military contractor fraud/defense contractor fraud (bid rigging, invoice issues such as overcharging, contract violations)
- Procurement fraud
- Health care fraud (Medicaid fraud and Medicare fraud)
- Tax fraud and tax evasion
Law firms that handle whistleblower cases in California can help you understand what options you have if you have knowledge of these or any other activities where an employer is violating the law. They make sure that the process goes as smoothly as possible and that you are protected during the whistleblowing process.
What Is A Qui Tam Lawsuit?
"Qui tam" is a legal term that typically arises in cases involving the federal False Claims Act. It relates to whistleblower claims where a person files a lawsuit alleging that a private entity is defrauding the federal government. In qui tam cases, the government can recover any funds that were illegally obtained, and the whistleblower may receive a portion of the amount recovered. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Dodd-Frank Act also contain qui tam provisions related to the securities and foreign corrupt practices.
Find Lompoc Whistleblower Lawyers To Help You
Use FindLaw to hire a local whistleblower lawyer to protect you from retaliation and potentially even collect a percentage of the recovery.
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- What is your main practice area?
- How many years of experience do you have in California with cases like mine?
- How often do you take cases to trial or settle them out of court?
- Can I take my case through mediation or arbitration?
- Do you offer a free consultation?
- What are your fees and costs?
- Will you be the attorney primarily handling my case?
- How will I be kept up-to-date about my case?
In order to practice law in California, attorneys have to both pass the California bar exam and be admitted by the State Bar of California. Most attorneys in California graduate from an accredited law school but some lawyers are admitted through on-the-job experience for a minimum of 4 years and through passing an additional legal exam. After a lawyer is admitted to law practice in California, they can practice in almost any area of law.
Lawyers in California are held to strict ethical guidelines known as the Rules of Professional Conduct. Attorneys may have duties and limitations in:
- Attorney-client confidentiality
- Duty of client advocacy
- Conflicts of interest
- Duty of candor
- Limitations in soliciting clients
- Restrictions on handling a client's money
Many people avoid calling a lawyer because they are worried it will be too expensive. In many cases, a lawyer can end up saving the client money. This includes getting an increased award, recovering additional damages, avoiding financial problems in the future, and avoiding future disputes and litigation. Some legal areas even allow the lawyer to recover legal fees from the party at fault.