People often come to us to talk through their suspicions and learn their options. This is a free service we provide and is 100% confidential.
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People often come to us to talk through their suspicions and learn their options. This is a free service we provide and is 100% confidential.
We’ve handled many whistleblower cases — we know when it’s in a client’s best interest to move forward. And when it’s not. We can help you weigh the pros and cons of moving forward.
Plus our You-First Policy means we always put your needs first.
Many people — especially those who witnessed the fraud at work or were complicit in it — are afraid of losing their jobs or worse.
Fortunately, there are laws to try to make these concerns non-issues. Watch our video to learn more!
The government realizes that speaking up against an employer is uncomfortable. That’s one reason the rewards can be so significant.
Many whistleblowers our attorneys have helped have received millions of dollars, and even more importantly, they’ve been instrumental in stopping greedy companies from continuing to steal from American taxpayers.1,4
If you’ve witnessed fraud against the government, let’s talk.
Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup agreed to this settlement. The whistleblower received $18 million.
Two cardiovascular testing labs agreed to pay $48.5 million to settle claims of paying kickbacks and conducting unnecessary testing.
Respironics Inc., paid to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations for paying kickbacks in the form of free call center services.
A Florida businessman agreed to this settlement to resolve allegations of false Medicare claims and kickbacks for Medicare referrals. The whistleblower will receive up to $4.7 million.
Amgen Inc., a biotechnology company, paid to resolve claims that they paid kickbacks and encouraged off-label usage.
Doctors Care settled allegations that they had submitted false claims for urgent care visits to programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Whistleblowers were awarded $5.4 million.
Judgment against the Lacy School of Cosmetology for submitting false claims regarding student loans and grants.
Settlement with CVS pharmacy in one of the first False Claims Act settlements involving Medicare’s Part D.
A moving company that allegedly overcharged by increasing the weights of shipments. The whistleblowers received $1.25 million.
A long-term care pharmacy settled allegations that they received kickbacks for switching Medicaid recipients from a competitor drug.
A chain of substance use disorder clinics paid to resolve allegations of serious Medicaid upcoding fraud.
And more. See all of our results.
¹ Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes because each case is unique and must be evaluated separately.
4 Cases handled by one of our attorneys prior to formation of Carolina Whistleblower Attorneys. Results are settlements, judgements, and payments made by companies and other entities to settle or resolve allegations of fraud. Most result were prosecuted and obtained by the government.
We’re led by a former U.S. attorney who helped lead the nation in whistleblower recoveries, and his team. We have the connections and knowledge to do right by you.1,4
Carolina Whistleblower Attorneys is a partnership between the Law Office of Bill Nettles and the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, one of the largest law firms in NC – meaning we have the resources to invest in your case without ever charging you a dime upfront.
Every report of fraud makes us a little incensed all over again. Our mission is to stamp out corporate greed while protecting those who have the courage to come forward.
You may know a general attorney, but they’ll likely have to refer these cases to teams like ours.
Beware: Some firms advertising as whistleblower attorneys may not have handled many (if any) actual cases.
Bill Nettles and his team helped lead the nation in whistleblower recoveries. 1,4
A general practice attorney/firm | A whistleblower attorney | A whistleblower team, led by a former U.S. Attorney | |
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Successfully resolved whisteblower cases | ? | ? | Yes – 200+ cases.4 |
Experience protecting whistleblower clients | ? | ? | Yes – Our You-First Policy. |
Sufficient resources | ? | ? | Yes – Partners w/ large firm. |
Can handle case if government declines | ? | ? | Yes – Done many times. |
Recognized whistleblower attorney | ? | ? | Yes – Since 1994. |
You pay only for results | ? | ? | Yes – No award, no fee.2 |
What’s the process of “blowing the whistle”?
Your whistleblower attorney will strategize how to best build your case and protect you from retaliation. Once your case is ready, these findings are presented to the Department of Justice in a confidential filing. If fraud is proven, you can receive a substantial reward.
Learn more about how our 5 step process can protect you.
How much money do whistleblowers receive?
A whistleblower can receive up to 30% of the government’s recovery. So, if a case settles for $30 million, a whistleblower could receive up to $9 million.
For a better estimate on how much your case might be worth, schedule a free evaluation with our qui tam team.
How long do I have to report fraud?
It’s generally recommended to have a qui tam attorney file your case as soon as possible, as the first person to report the fraud is in the best position to receive an reward. If someone else files first, you may not receive anything.
Learn more about the whistleblower process.
“Bill has the ability to ‘think outside the box’…which makes him extremely effective as an advocate for his clients.” 1 — Attorney who previously worked with Bill
If you’re wondering if it’s a good idea to speak with a whistleblower lawyer about what you know, let us set the record straight.
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