If you have gained access to damaging or even incriminating information about an individual, corporation, or other entity, you may have the opportunity to become a whistleblower. Taking such action in the public interest is risky, but also incredibly important. It can even lead to a substantial financial reward for bringing the information to light.
The best way to maximize your odds of success is to hire a whistleblower lawyer based in a New York office who has knowledge of the federal False Claims Act and experience handling similar cases. Here are four things to keep in mind when looking for the right one for your case.
Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind when selecting a New York whistleblower attorney is that you would do best with a lawyer who is familiar with your industry. There are numerous different types of whistleblower cases, and each whistleblower lawyer will focus their practice on one of them, or a couple at most, based on their areas of expertise and state whistleblower laws.
For example, while one whistleblower lawyer may take cases that are based on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, others will take cases that allege environmental violations. Getting a lawyer who regularly handles cases with similarities to your own is extremely important. If you hire one who does not have much experience in your field, the legal and practical advice that they will give you may...
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