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Government Contract False Claims, DOJ and IG Investigation Defense

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Watson & Associates provides a full range of legal services to clients that do business with governmental entities. We represent businesses during investigation phases involving the Department of Justice (DOJ), Inspector Genera (IG) and other administrative investigation activities. Given the consequencies of an adeverse decision, you want secure the best possible outcome. Understanding your rights is the first step.

When unexpected happens, contractors should seek a law firm that moves quickly to answer and defend against charges of illegal behavior. Our investigation defense attorneys will limit client exposure in government and internal investigations of employee wrongdoing, and defend companies and executives in parallel proceedings involving agency litigation and civil lawsuits.

When a government contractor’s operations are out of compliance with contractual or regulatory obligations, they might find themselves over their heads. If there is a civil suit, a contractor could also find themselves before a congressional or grand jury investigation. In this situation, you want to engage an experienced government contracts attorney to guide you through the complex road of responding to, and disclosing of internal information.

The best defense against a government investigation is to have effective compliance policies in place. Attorneys in the White Collar Crime Group prepare and review compliance plans, negotiate corporate integrity agreements, advise on reimbursements under government contracts, plan responses on whistleblower issues, and defend against debarment and exclusion from federal programs

False claims and defective pricing investigations: As a government contractor, you might face allegations of defective pricing or false claims act violations. This can be a serious situation to be in. Your company can face suspension and debarment or criminal penalties. Contact our law firm to discuss how we can help you. Investigations and Disclosures. Our team has substantial experience helping clients investigate potential government contracts problems, making any government disclosures needed, and guiding them through a subsequent audit or investigation. We understand how to handle these delicate issues in a manner that allows our clients to remain in good standing with their customer agencies.

Do you cooperate during contract investigations?

Yes. The agency has a right to inquire into the actions of government contracts. Since taxpayer dollars at issue, you can expect the agency to conduct investigations when there are allegations or evidence that questions the integrity of the procurement system. You should always cooperate on conduct full disclosure during an investigation. However, at times you might want to consider having a government contracts lawyer at your side. You do have rights and you should have an understanding of them.

What can happen if there is an adeverse decision?

There are civil and criminal penalties associated with certain areas of federal procurement. For example, false claims against the federal government carry stiff penalties. As a result of a contract investigation, your ompany could be recommended for suspension or debarment. This will impact your ability to do business with the federal government in the future.

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Government Contract Disputes, Advice and Counsel: Besides government contract investigations, Watson & Associates provides day-to-day counseling to corporations relating to a myriad of government contract issues. We advise clients and handle contract disputes in the following areas: