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
International Child Support Obligations: Recognition & Enforcement in the United States
Call 888-680-1745 and Get a Free ConsultationAttorney Dr. Nick Oberheiden represents clients in complex cross-border and international proceedings involving the United States and other legal systems. Trained in negotiations at Harvard Law School and educated at law schools in Europe and the United States, Nick holds a Juris Doctor from...
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How (and When) to Switch Lawyers in Criminal Cases
Call 888-680-1745 and Get a Second Opinion Are you looking for a new lawyer? Are you concerned that your current lawyer is not qualified to provide effective help? Are you afraid you will get charged with a crime or convicted of something you didn't do? Do you feel neglected or...
Read moreDEA Investigation – 100 FAQs on DEA Opioid Investigations
DEA Defense Attorney Dr. Nick Oberheiden The practice of authorizing and dispensing controlled substances has dramatically changed since the Justice Department announced to fight the national opioid crisis by vigorously prosecuting prescribers and corroborating pharmacies across the country. The essence of the government's claim is that many of the close...
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Why You May Want to Stay Away from “Aggressive” Lawyers
Attorney Nick Oberheiden's Anecdotes from a Recent Visit at the U.S. Attorney's Office Criminal defense lawyers like to say that they are zealous, and aggressive, of course. To top that, lawyers (like most professionals) like to say that they are "the best" in the business. Sometimes they like to form...
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Important Factors For Settling a Whistleblower Case with the Government
False Claims Act Defense Attorney with Substantial Experience Serving Clients in the Healthcare, Education, and Environmental IndustriesAlthough no official statistics exist, it is safe to assume that the vast majority of whistleblower cases settle rather than end up in court litigation.Renowned whistleblower defense attorney Dr. Nick Oberheiden has handled a...
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How to Dismiss a Whistleblower Case under the False Claims Act
Reliable Advice, Proven Results: 888-680-1745 Recently, attorney Dr. Nick Oberheiden and his team obtained two rare dismissal orders in federal False Claims Act lawsuits. The purpose of this brief article is to provide an overview of the False Claims Act concept, the liability risk, as well as effective ways to...
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When Can a Mobile Ambulance Ride Lead to Charges for Medicare Fraud?
Medicare's Strict Billing Rules for Mobile Ambulance Services Create Significant Risks for EMS Providers Emergency medical services (EMS) providers serve a critical role in our healthcare system. However, like all healthcare providers that bill Medicare for their services, they are subject to strict billing rules and regulations, and failure to...
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The Risk of Federal Prosecution for Mobile Radiology Fraud
The DOJ, CMS, and Other Federal Agencies are Aggressively Targeting Mobile Radiology Providers in Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Investigations Mobile radiology providers serve an essential function for hospice and nursing home residents as well as individuals who require home healthcare on a daily basis. By bringing x-ray equipment and trained...
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ICE and DHS Are Aggressively Targeting Companies in California and Texas. Here’s What You Need to Know.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are actively targeting California and Texas companies that hire workers from Mexico. If convicted, company owners and executives can face decades behind bars.With immigration issues taking center stage during the midterm elections and with the White...
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Fighting Extradition from a Foreign Nation for Prosecution in the United States
Under U.S. federal law, most criminal offenses carry severe penalties including substantial fines and long-term imprisonment. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) places particular emphasis on prosecuting crimes involving illegal drugs, government and consumer fraud, physical and sexual violence, offenses against children, and offenses against the United States; and, in...
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