Business Details
Trusted False Claims Act Attorneys in Birmingham, AL
Frohsin & Barger is a nationally recognized law firm specializing in False Claims Act litigation, with a focus on healthcare fraud, government contractor fraud, and customs violations. Our attorneys have authored the definitive legal textbook on the False Claims Act, updated bi-annually, and have secured landmark recoveries exceeding hundreds of millions of dollars for the U.S. Treasury. We combine deep legal expertise with a track record of success in qui tam cases, including the largest hospice and home health fraud settlements in history.Our team is AV Martindale-Hubbell rated and recognized by leading legal institutions for excellence in white-collar defense and whistleblower advocacy. We serve clients nationwide, leveraging decades of experience to combat fraud that threatens public resources and national security.
Services
False Claims Act Litigation
Healthcare Fraud
Government Contractor Fraud
Customs Fraud
Whistleblower Representation
Qui Tam Cases
Pharmaceutical Fraud
Hospice Fraud
Home Health Fraud
Antidumping Violations
Highlights and features
- We have secured the largest hospice and home health fraud settlements in U.S. history.
- Our attorneys authored the definitive 1,500-page treatise on the False Claims Act.
- AV Martindale-Hubbell rated firm with recognition from the American Bar Association and Litigation Counsel of America.
- We combine decades of qui tam litigation experience with academic leadership in white-collar law.
- Our team has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for the U.S. Treasury through whistleblower cases.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
Services
False Claims Act Litigation
False Claims Act litigation empowers whistleblowers to expose fraud against government programs. Our firm prosecutes cases involving healthcare, pharmaceutical, and customs fraud. We leverage decades of experience to secure recoveries that protect public funds and national security.
Healthcare Fraud
We specialize in uncovering Medicare/Medicaid fraud schemes, including hospice, home health, and skilled nursing facility violations. Our attorneys have recovered over $200 million in landmark cases by exposing false billing and ineligible patient schemes.
Government Contractor Fraud
Our team investigates fraud in federal contracts, including overcharging, cost-shifting, and violations of the Buy American Act. We represent whistleblowers exposing misconduct by defense contractors and procurement agencies nationwide.
Customs Fraud
We prosecute customs violations involving misclassified goods, undervaluation, and country-of-origin fraud. Our cases help enforce trade laws and protect domestic industries from unfair competition through illegal import schemes.
Pharmaceutical Fraud
Our firm targets pharmaceutical companies engaged in off-label marketing, kickbacks, and pricing fraud. We have recovered millions by exposing deceptive practices that inflate drug costs for Medicare and consumers.
People
Jim Barger
Attorney
Jim Barger co-authored the definitive False Claims Act treatise and secured landmark settlements in hospice and pharmaceutical fraud cases. He teaches white-collar law at the University of Alabama School of Law.
Frohsin
Attorney
Frohsin co-founded the firm and pioneered qui tam litigation strategies that established national precedents in healthcare fraud recoveries. His work has shaped modern whistleblower enforcement practices.
Walthall
Attorney
Walthall brings decades of experience in complex litigation, focusing on customs fraud and international trade law. He has recovered millions through cases targeting antidumping violations and import misclassification schemes.
Questions
What is the False Claims Act?
The False Claims Act is a federal law that allows whistleblowers to sue entities defrauding the government and recover damages.
How do qui tam cases work?
Qui tam cases allow private citizens to file lawsuits on behalf of the government and share in any recovery.
What types of fraud do you handle?
We specialize in healthcare fraud, government contractor fraud, customs violations, and pharmaceutical fraud cases.
What is the largest case you've won?
Our firm secured a $150 million settlement against Amedisys for home health fraud, the largest in U.S. history.
How are whistleblower rewards calculated?
Rewards typically range from 15-30% of the government's recovery in successful False Claims Act cases.
Do you handle international fraud cases?
Yes, we prosecute cross-border fraud including customs violations and antidumping duty evasion schemes.
