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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 after four years as counsel at Covington & Burling, I launched my own firm in 2009.
I now bring my lengthy False Claims Act experience to the needs of individuals and small and medium-size companies facing government investigations or wishing to file whistleblower suits.
In addition, I and my associate. Andrew Murray, have extensive experience in handling federal criminal investigations, Congressional investigations, civil litigation, and federal employee whistleblower retaliation claims.
if you need dedicated and experienced counsel in any of these areas, please contact us.
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Posted by Maros | September 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Government Contracts
Defeated two billion dollar companies
Mr. Vernia represented me in three cases against two billion dollar companies, single-handedly winning all three of them, securing a substantial monetary compensation. In the first case Mr. Vernia filed a successful qui tam (whistleblower) suit against a major aerospace company which was overcharging...
Posted by WH McDonald | October 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Yes, very pleased
I found Mr. Vernia, and his associates, to be extremely professional as well as patient. My case was somewhat difficult due to nuisances in US Code yet they navigated this difficult process with success. I would highly recommend this firm.
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Extremely dedicated and knowledgeable
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, knowledgeable, and honest. I only wish I retained his services earlier and would have saved considerable time and money on my case. Ben researched areas for m...
"I have had the privilege of working with Ben for several years. His commitment to his clients, command of the law, and collegiality are second to none. Ben is a phenomenal attorney."
"I have worked together with Mr. Vernia for several years on an extended and complex white-collar fraud case that included a multi-month federal trial. I could not endorse him more highly."
"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 combination of his keen intelligence with his calm demeanor and easy charm is killer. I give Ben the highest marks."
General practice lawyer
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Pro Bono, District of Columbia Court of Appeals
2005
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 - 2009
Special Counsel, Covington & Burling LLP
2002 - 2005
Prosecuting Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Div.
1994 - 2002
Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Div.
1992 - 1993
Clerk to Hon. Thomas A. Wiseman, Jr., U.S. District Court, M.D. Tenn.
2017 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Member
Judgment for the government and the whistleblowers. Three conspirators convicted and sentenced to prison.
Client was acquitted on four counts, convicted on one (which is now on appeal)
Death sentence vacated; new trial granted. Plea to greatly reduced manslaughter charge accepted with time served.
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JD - Juris Doctor
1984
A.B
2008
Negotiating Corporate Integrity Agreements in Case Settlements
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