False Claims Act (FCA)

Drawing on its significant experience in federal and state False Claims Act (FCA) matters, Kramon & Graham represents clients facing FCA investigations and qui tam lawsuits. The firm also serves as local counsel for law firms and clients seeking an insider's knowledge and perspective in federal qui tam actions in the District of Maryland.

Our FCA practice is led by Matt Haven, who served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division for the District of Maryland. Matt has prosecuted and defended civil fraud matters involving federal and state government agencies, and has worked with and against the Department of Justice's Civil Fraud Section and the Maryland Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud & Vulnerable Victims Unit. We have substantial experience with Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) and administrative subpoenas, and various types of FCA cases, including:

• Alleged violations of Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations;
• Billing to Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE for medically unnecessary services;
• FDA matters involving allegedly defective devices;
• Unemployment insurance fraud;
• Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and Stark Law violations.

The firm has a well-rounded perspective on handling every phase of FCA investigations, including filing complaints, responding to and litigating CIDs and subpoenas, intervention and declination, settlement, and trial. 

We advise on cases brought by whistleblowers and in investigations by federal and state enforcement authorities. Our practice combines practical advocacy with a detailed understanding of the FCA, AKS, Stark Law, procurement law, and healthcare regulations. We develop tailored defenses, work to minimize costs and exposure in responses to CIDs and subpoenas, pursue early resolutions where possible, and help clients strengthen compliance programs to reduce future risk.