Federal False Claims Act Violation
Texas Health Law Attorneys
713-909-7323
There is a serious push at both the state and federal levels in regard to allegations of medical billing fraud and kickbacks of all forms. If you have been contacted by the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Texas Attorney General’s office (AG), or Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), do not delay in protecting your business and livelihood with the help of an experienced False Claims Act, anti-kickback and UPIC recoupment attorney.
Our Houston law firm, Hendershot Cowart, P.C., has substantial experience handling FCA investigations and litigation, whether initiated by the government or by whistleblowers. Get protection before an investigation, guidance in an investigation and defense against enforcement.
We are well-versed and experienced in handling:
- Civil investigative demands
- Subpoenas
- Interviews
- Investigation
- Document production
- Negotiations
- Hearings
- Trials
Reach the health law attorneys at Hendershot Cowart, P.C. now: 713-909-7323.
Hendershot Cowart, P.C. Can Help
Contract disputes can threaten your livelihood and it is critical to take prompt legal action. We can help you resolve business legal issues, litigate complex contract disputes, and uphold your rights. We know how sensitive these matters can be, which is why our team will uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and help your business avoid potentially negative exposure.
Whether through mediation, arbitration, or litigation, our legal team can help you find the most appropriate solutions to your dispute. Discover how we can help protect your business by scheduling a confidentiality consultation today.
Protection Before an Investigation – Establishing Preventative Compliance Programs
How our health law firm helps physicians, medical practices, medical groups, and pharmacies in Texas and nationwide.
We have extensive experience devising strategies to prevent risk and ultimately avoid or mitigate government investigations. We can advise you on the creation, implementation, and maintenance of compliance plans designed to prevent and resolve problems that meet applicable fraud and abuse laws.
Counseling During Investigations and Audits
We represent clients at all levels of a state or federal agency's investigation, including:
- The initial interview
- Responding to the subpoena
- Defending against civil monetary penalties
- Defending against exclusion from the Medicare/Medicaid program
- Responding to civil investigative demands
Effective Negotiations – If a Settlement Is Warranted
FCA cases that are filed can be resolved by settlement. Our law firm has a successful track record for achieving favorable settlements for our clients. Our attorneys work aggressively with the OAG, DOJ, OIG and TDI to negotiate the lowest repayments possible and fight aggressively to avoid criminal penalties stemming from anti-kickback, False Claims and Stark Law violations.
Defense against Enforcement
Our health and medical law attorneys have substantial trial experience. If the case cannot be resolved on favorable terms, our FCA Team can fully litigate the case through trial and on appeal, if necessary. In addition, we can draw on professionals within our firm who concentrate on electronic discovery and Litigation Support Services.
Call 713-909-7323 and speak with an attorney about protecting your business.
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We Want to Be Your Law Firm for Life.We take a vested interest in our clients' success – from start to finish.
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We Believe in Prompt, Personal Attention.As a boutique law firm, we unite real experience with personal attention.
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We Serve Clients Throughout Texas and the Nation.We handle matters from the Red River to the Rio Grande and beyond.
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In Business Since 1987.Let us put the full force of our 100+ years of combined experience to work for you.
What Our Clients Say
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“These folks represented me well and Ray was awesome. Ray was extremely easy to communicate with and was easy to get ahold of Ray also made himself available when I had questions or needed clarification on things. 10/10 would recommend.”
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“Philip has been nothing short of amazing! He genuinely cares about his clients and is very accessible, a quality that is rare to find in other lawyers. He is meticulous and efficient, which are great qualities to have. I cannot recommend him enough.”
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“Ian McNeill is a fantastic lawyer and a great person. I had the pleasure of working with him closely on a high level PSM OSHA project, and our company's top leadership group was very impressed with the outcome of the project.”
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“Great communication and extremely knowledgeable team.”
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“The Hendershot Cowart Law Firm has been and will continue to be part of our legal team. They provide the utmost professional services towards our South Texas medical practice. Trey Hendershot and Keith Lefkowitz are very receptive, skilled and amazing...”
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“My business partner and I had a very complex time sensitive situation with a breach of a contract on a real-estate transaction. We hired Ky Jurgensen to help with the case and he took action immediately, same day we called he went to work.”
