Whistleblower claims make headlines when they result in multimillion-dollar settlements. But the journey to the courtroom is characterized by complexity and requires time and resources. Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams partner and The Best Lawyers in America awardee Michael R. Williams discusses when and why partnerships between counsel will strengthen whistleblower litigation.
The decision for someone to speak out against injustice or unlawful activity is one of the bravest—and often patriotic—actions that can be taken. This concept is at the heart of whistleblower litigation.
The lawyer privileged to represent a whistleblower from the outset must honestly assess the situation before the claim progresses too deeply. Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP (BKLW) understands these scenarios and has a track record of successful and favorable outcomes in whistleblower litigation and qui tam claims.
Firm Partner Michael R. Williams leads BKLW’s commercial litigation practice with a strong focus on whistleblower litigation claims and qui tam suits under state and federal False Claim Acts (FCA). Williams and the BKLW practice made headlines in late 2017 for securing a favorable resolution on behalf of the whistleblower in United States of America et al. v. Celgene Corporation. The result was a $280 million settlement—the second-largest recovery recorded in a non-intervened case brought under the FCA.
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