Contact — Confidential Consultation
Deciding whether to come forward about fraud is a serious step, and most people have questions before they take it. A confidential consultation is the place to ask them — without commitment, and with your information protected.
This page helps you start a conversation. It is general information, not legal advice, and submitting a message does not create an attorney–client relationship. See our disclaimer.
What a Confidential Consultation Is For
A first conversation is about understanding your situation and whether it could support a qui tam case. It is a chance to:
- Describe what you have seen, at a high level.
- Ask how the False Claims Act process works and what it would mean for you.
- Understand the protections that apply to whistleblowers.
- Learn the realistic next steps — and whether moving forward makes sense.
There is no obligation to proceed, and qui tam cases are typically handled on a contingency basis, meaning legal fees are generally owed only if a case recovers money.
Contact Information
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You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. A brief summary of what you observed, which government program was involved, and your role is enough to start — without attaching sensitive documents initially.
What Helps the Conversation
You do not need to gather documents before reaching out, and you should never take anything you are not lawfully entitled to. An attorney can advise you on what is appropriate. A few things make an initial review more useful: a clear summary of what you observed and roughly when; whether the fraud involves federal or state programs; and whether you still have access to — or memory of — specific examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will reaching out put my job at risk?
An initial inquiry is confidential. The law also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for lawfully pursuing or supporting a False Claims Act claim.
Does contacting you cost anything?
An initial consultation about whether you may have a case is typically free, and qui tam representation is usually contingency-based.
What if I am not sure it is really fraud?
That uncertainty is exactly what a consultation is for. You can describe what you saw and get a sense of whether it is worth pursuing.
Your Confidentiality
Qui tam cases are filed under seal, which keeps them confidential during the government's investigation, and the False Claims Act protects whistleblowers from retaliation. Treat any initial contact as the beginning of a confidential conversation about your options.
If you would like to understand the basics first, our eligibility guide walks through the key questions, and the False Claims Act overview explains the law. When you are ready, use the contact form on this page to request your confidential consultation.
Will anyone at my employer know I contacted you? We treat inquiries confidentially, but you should avoid using employer email or devices when reaching out about a potential qui tam matter.
Please review our full disclaimer for important information about the limitations of these materials and the nature of our services.