As part of your decisionmaking process, you should carefully look for a lawyer to represent you. An experienced qui tam lawyer can make the difference between a successful case and one that is “dead on arrival." Make sure that you are comfortable with the lawyer you select. Filing and concluding a qui tam case is a lengthy process and you will likely be “living with” your lawyer for years to come.

As a result, choosing a lawyer may be the most important decision you make in pursuing a False Claims Act case. Nationally, the number of attorneys who have substantial experience in handling these types of matters can be counted in the dozens. Kreindler & Associates is one of only a handful of law firms that specialize exclusively in False Claims Act matters. Because the process of filing and successfully resolving a False Claims Act case is so completely different than the process used for run-of-the-mill civil actions, make sure that your attorney knows what he or she is talking about and has handled this type of case many times in the past.

Of equal importance, make sure that you like and trust the attorney you select. False Claims Act cases take years to resolve. That is a long time to work with someone whom you do not like or who does not keep you informed of what is going on. Make sure that your attorney has your interests at heart and cares about your well being.

When looking for a lawyer, don’t be afraid to shop around. Even if the first lawyer to whom you speak is the best lawyer for you, speaking to other attorneys will reinforce that conclusion.