Although
being a whistleblower can be quite a challenge, the False Claims Act
provides substantial rewards to whistleblowers whose cases result
in a recovery by the government. Hiring a lawyer to achieve that success
is easier and less costly than you might think.
At Kreindler & Associates, our fee arrangements are fully negotiable. We seek agreement with each client on fee arrangements that are consistent with the client's best interests. Although the days are behind us when a handshake was sufficient to bind any agreement, we strive for old-fashioned fairness in all our dealings. And we communicate our agreements in writing, so that there are no surprises.
We represent most clients on a contingent fee basis. That means that our clients pay nothing for our legal services unless we achieve success in their qui tam case. Our compensation is completely contingent on the success of our advocacy. Also, we don't expect clients to pay for any out-of-pocket expenses -- such as telephone charges, filing fees, investigative expenses, travel costs or any other litigation costs -- unless their case results in a recovery or unless the government declines to become involved in the case. In some instances, we may utilize a combination contingent fee and hourly fee arrangement in which a client pays out-of-pocket expenses and/or a heavily-discounted hourly rate for our services with any additional compensation being dependent on success in the case.
Because we believe that a fee agreement between client and lawyer sets the tone for the long-term relationship that follows, we make sure you are fully informed and comfortable with all aspects of our fee arrangements.
