WASHINGTON / ACCESSWIRE / January 26, 2023 / Professional organization Lawyers of Distinction has named DJO Whistleblower Law Group's Daniel J. Ocasio "Attorney of the Year" in their 2023 membership selection, recognizing him for Excellence in Federal False Claims law.
Lawyers of Distinction strives to recognize excellence in the practice of law. Members are chosen based on verifiable objective criteria such as years in practice and educational background and subjective criteria such as peer recognition and online testimonials.
The Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee uses these criteria to determine a cumulative, minimum passing score of acceptance. Then, select nominated members are chosen based on a review and vetting process.
"This is an incredible honor, one that wouldn't be possible without the work of our dedicated team," said Daniel J. Ocasio, Managing Partner of DJO Whistleblower Law Group.
Ocasio is a former government prosecutor devoted to representing whistleblowers in actions filed under the Federal False Claims Act (FCA), SEC, CFTC, FCPA, IRS and other whistleblower programs.
Ocasio founded DJO Whistleblower Law Group (DJO) after his groundbreaking respiratory fraud case against Apria Healthcare Group in 2017. Ocasio served on the litigation team that secured a $40.5 million settlement after the Durable Medical Equipment provider was found to be using multiple fraudulent billing practices on non-invasive ventilators.
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