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We work with whistleblowers to expose fraud against the government.
Fraud against the government takes many forms, from false Medicare claims to rigged government bids to unauthorized use of grant money. And with each fraudulent act, the integrity of federal and state programs is compromised, leaving taxpayers to pay the price. We are a leader in national qui tam anti-fraud litigation and we have the in-depth qui tam experience and steadfast commitment to see every claim through until justice is done. Find out why Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel is the right firm for you.

What does Qui Tam mean?

Under the Federal False Claims Act (FCA), whistleblowers have the power to save taxpayers billions of dollars each year by taking a stand against fraud. The U.S. False Claims Act allows private citizens to file suits on the government’s behalf when the government has been defrauded through any federally funded contract or program. The qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act allow these citizens to recover damages. A number of states and the city of Chicago also have laws similar to the False Claims Act to protect against fraud. To learn more about the different types of fraud … READ MORE

Unanimous U.S. Supreme Court Reinforces Whistleblower Retaliation Protections

April 4, 2024 Whistleblowers who expose fraud have strong protections from employer retaliation based on a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Murray v UBS Securities.  In a unanimous opinion, the justices held that a whistleblower does not have to prove that their…
Whistleblower Retaliation Protections Strengthened

Peter Kraus, Patrick Wigle Honored among D Magazine’s ‘Best Lawyers in Dallas’

October 30, 2024 Peer lawyers in Texas have again named Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel partners Peter Kraus and Patrick Wigle to D Magazine’s annual “Best Lawyers in Dallas” list. Every year, researchers at D Magazine ask practicing lawyers to nominate attorneys in 40 areas of practice based on the following question: Which local lawyers, of those whose work you have witnessed firsthand, would you rank among the current best? Answers may include co-counsel, lawyers you have observed in court, and opposing counsel. Nominations are vetted by the magazine’s research staff and a blue-ribbon panel of North Texas attorneys. The results are published…

What are my chances?

That’s the first question everyone asks. The truth is it’s impossible to know. But we can tell you this. Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel has what it takes to fight against big corporate interests and win. That’s why we’ve taken more mesothelioma trials to verdict than any other firm. And that’s why we’ve recovered more than $1.3 billion for clients like you. Do you think you have a case? Contact us now to speak with an attorney.

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