Benjamin J Vernia

Benjamin J Vernia

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (40%), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($380-$480/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Check

Contact Information

  • The Vernia Law Firm
    1455 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
    Suite 400
    Washington, DC 20004
    Office: 202-349-4053
    Fax: 866-572-6728
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Languages Spoken

  • French

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After more than a decade of service at the Department of Justice as a prosecutor and handling False Claims Act cases and qui tam (whistleblower) suits, and... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Extremely dedicated and knowledgeable”

Posted by: a Health Care client, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: I was referred to Ben to take over my case and immediately there was light at the end of the tunnel. Ben is extremely dedicated, professional,... more
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5 star rating

“The Best”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, about 3 years ago.

Client Review: Ben is the best lawyer I ever had, and the best lawyer I could imagine having. He has a brilliant legal mind that gives him a mastery of the law,... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Nadine Marie Jett

I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer's contributions to this site are invaluable. I happily endorse this lawyer's work, ability and charity to those... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Nadine Jett , Torrance (CA), About 1 month ago
Timothy R Clinton

Ben is a phenomenal lawyer. Although he's a brilliant guy, he has a knack for stating arguments in a clear and unpretentious way. The... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Timothy Clinton , Washington (DC), About 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

19 years since Benjamin J Vernia was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 1994 01/04/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP 2005–2009
Trial Attorney at U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Div. 2002–2005
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Vanderbilt University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1992
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor A.B 1984

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
John Marshall Award for Outstanding Achievement in Litigation U.S. Dept. of Justice 2005
National Missing and Exploited Children's Award National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 2005

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association

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Contribution

Contributor Level 6
Answers: 8 Legal Answers
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Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Here's Your Story, and You're Sticking to It Legal Times Magazine 2006
The Emerging Law of Search Engines Pike & Fischer Audio Conference 2006
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Negotiating Corporate Integrity Agreements in Case Settlements Symposium on Health Care Fraud Investigations 2008