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Types of Litigation

Government fraud takes many forms, but its result is the same—high cost to taxpayers and damage to the foundation on which our free society is built. It takes nothing short of heroic action to expose this kind of systemic fraud. And Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel is here to help. Following are the most common types of litigation against government fraud:

Medicare, Medicaid & TRICARE Fraud

The Government Accountability Office estimated that in 2010 at least 10 percent of all Medicare payments were fraudulent.
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Defense & Homeland Security Contract Fraud

Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel works with whistleblowers to protect taxpayers by exposing violations of the False Claims Act among defense and homeland security contractors.
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Education & Research Fraud

The False Claims Act has recovered millions of dollars from educational programs for recruiting unqualified students.
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Government Contractor & Procurement Fraud

The False Claims Act is an important weapon against government contractor and procurement fraud.
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SEC & CFTC Fraud

The Dodd-Frank Act created whistleblower programs in the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that reward whistleblowers for info on violations of the law.
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Tax Fraud

The IRS Whistleblower Office provides compensation to individuals who provide info leading to the recovery of unpaid taxes due to tax fraud.
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What is Qui Tam?

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.

Qui Tam Whistleblower Lawsuits Expose Fraud, Net Billions in Recoveries

July 1, 2025 Recently released Department of Justice information confirms that whistleblower provisions in the False Claims Act (FCA) remain a powerful tool to reign in fraud, waste and abuse in government programs. 2024 False Claims Act Highlights: FCA lawsuits resulted in $2.9 billion…

Peter Kraus Recognized Among Dallas’ Elite Lawyers by D Magazine

May 22, 2025 Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel is proud to announce that founding partner Peter Kraus has been named to D Magazine’s prestigious “Best Lawyers in Dallas” list for 2025. Featured in the magazine’s May 2025 issue, the recognition underscores the high regard in which Peter is held within the Dallas legal community. This marks the 13th time he has received this distinguished honor—a testament to his enduring excellence in the legal profession. The selection process begins with peer nominations from attorneys across North Texas, who are asked to recommend colleagues whose work they have personally observed and respect. Following the nomination…