Amanda S. Marshall
Former U.S. Attorney
(Local Counsel)
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
Roger Bach
Former Special
Agent
(OIG & DEA)
Joe Brown
Former U.S. Attorney
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder
Defending Against Claims of Employment Discrimination: What Employers Need to Know
Qualified Federal Employment Discrimination Lawyers Discrimination claims can lead to financial and reputational harm for employers; and, with the recent media coverage of several high-profile sexual harassment allegations, employers in all industries need to be prepared to take appropriate action at the first sign of a potential problem. While numerous...
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Justice Department Likely to Target Pain Management “Pill Mills” in 2018
Effective Federal "Pill Mill" Defense Lawyers With the nation's opioid crisis continuing to garner headlines, federal prosecutors at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and other agencies are aggressively targeting those who supply drugs to opioid-dependent individuals. While this includes drug dealers who sell heroin and fentanyl, it also includes...
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The Opioid Crisis and the Risks Facing Healthcare Providers
Leading Federal Lawyers for Fraud Defense of Opioid Providers Opioid abuse is a major issue in the United States, and federal authorities are using a variety of different mechanisms to combat misuse of both prescription opioid medications and illegal drugs such as heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil. Along with outreach and...
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What Providers Need to Know about the Federal Government’s Healthcare Crackdown in 2018
Decisive Federal Healthcare Fraud Defense Attorneys In 2017, the federal government made clear that its vigorous efforts to combat the healthcare fraud will not be slowing down any time soon. Last year we saw the largest ever takedown involving alleged healthcare fraud, and the White House and U.S. Department of...
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Attempt and Conspiracy: What Targets of Federal Fraud Investigations Need to Know About 18 U.S.C. Section 1349
Diligent Federal Attorneys Defending Allegations of Fraud In terms of federal prosecution, 18 U.S.C. Section 1349 is one of the government's most-potent tools for exposing targets of federal investigations to severe criminal penalties. Titled, "Attempt and Conspiracy," 18 U.S.C. Section 1349 provides for prosecution in cases even where individuals...
Read more18 U.S.C. 1347 – The Federal Healthcare Fraud Statute
Why Have Over 2,000 Clients Trusted Us? Are you concerned about statute 18 U.S.C. 1347? Are you stressed and concerned about your rights, your reputation and your livelihood? Let me put your mind at ease. We have handled over 2,000 federal cases and we know the best strategy to successfully...
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Defense Strategies for Wire Fraud Allegations Under 18 U.S.C. Section 1343 in Healthcare Fraud Investigations
Talented Federal Attorneys for Defense of Wire Fraud Investigations When federal prosecutors pursue charges against healthcare providers for benefit program fraud (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare fraud), they typically pursue charges for a number of "add-on" offenses as well. One of these add-on charges is wire fraud, which is a...
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Mobile X-Ray Companies: The New Targets of Federal Investigations
Attorney Dr. Nick Oberheiden Has a Track Record of Successfully Defending Healthcare Business Owners For years, the federal government has scrutinized home health, hospice agencies, and nursing home facilities for alleged Medicare fraud. Recently, the scope of those investigations has broadened to also include vendors and service providers to those...
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Defending Against Mail Fraud Allegations Under 18 U.S.C. Section 1341
Experienced Federal Lawyers Defending Clients in Mail Fraud Investigations When facing potential charges under the federal healthcare fraud statute (18 U.S.C. Section 1347), the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, or any of the other various statutes that federal prosecutors use to target healthcare providers, it is...
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Defending Physicians Against Manslaughter Charges in Opioid Investigations
You have practiced medicine for many years, perhaps for decades. Patients treasure you because you are dedicated and committed to their needs. Throughout your career you have experienced the joy of working with patients that you made feel better and healthier. Your medical license is in good standing and you...
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