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Audrey Hildes Schechter
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Biography
I am an experienced commercial and civil litigator, working in the areas of healthcare fraud, Medicare fraud, Medicaid fraud, Tricare fraud, qui tam (whistle blower), False Claims Act, appellate practice, health care law, and small business contract disputes. My healthcare fraud cases include those involving physicians, pharmacists, medical devices, kickbacks from drug companies, to name a few. I also have experience working as a special magistrate on code and variance issues, and can assist homeowners in these areas.
I have practiced in Florida for 27 years, assisting clients and other lawyers in a wide range of litigation and appellate matters. I have provided invaluable litigation and trial assistance in the area of health care fraud and commercial litigation. Both colleagues and clients rely on me for my ability to dissect complex legal issues and present cohesive, understandable and strong arguments to advance my clients’ positions.
Admissions:
I am admitted to practice in the State of Florida, the Middle District of Florida, the Southern District of Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the State of New York.
Education:
I have an A.B. from Washington University in St. Louis, and a J.D. from Boston University, where I won a book award for professionalism, and served as a Case and Note Editor of the American Journal of Law and Medicine.
Memberships:
Pinellas County Mid-County Bar Association; Pinellas Association of Women Lawyers, American Association for Justice,Qui Tam litigation group, secretary; Florida Justice Association, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association,Taxpayers Against Fraud; Florida Superlawyers 2019.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in New York for 28 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Audrey Hildes Schechter, P.A.
1259 South Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL, 33756
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Audrey Hildes Schechter's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by George | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Audrey
I have used Audrey in the past on several occasions, she has been very attentive, detailed, and most importantly successful in the work we had together.
Posted by Shaun | October 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A true professional
I had the pleasure of meeting Ms Schechter six weeks ago, and I cannot stress enough about how much of a professional she is. Knowledgeable, courteous and extremely efficient. She was always polite and attentive and handled my case faster then I thought possible. I will recommend her to family, ...
Audrey Schechter
Replied last April 12, 2019Shaun, It was my great pleasure to help you with your contract issue. I was so glad that I could resolve the matter efficiently and effectively for you. I look forward to serving you in the future!
Posted by Jordan | September 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you Audrey!
Audrey helped my husband and I with a tree that fell on my neighbors house after Hurricane Irma and caused them some roof damage. The neighbor was trying to bully us into filing a claim under my homeowners insurance, which is against FL law. The situation had me very worried. I retained Audrey as soo...
Posted by Larry | April 21, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great Researcher and Litiigator
Audrey is an extremely smart, deeply committed attorney who does great, thorough research, writes extremely well, and argues very effectively and zealously. She is deeply committed to the nursing home fraud and False Claim Act cases that she has been specializing in. She also brings a strong sense ...
Posted by Lisa | June 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Execution
Since the first step of initiating legal counseling, Audrey Hilde Schecter has carefully attended to all the details necessary to get my case resolved in a professional and timely manner.
Audrey Schechter
Replied last June 20, 2016Thank you Lisa. It is my great pleasure to work with you toward resolution of your legal matter.
Audrey Hildes Schechter's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Audrey and I have worked together on many cases. She is the consumate professional - disciplined, detail oriented, and most importantly - gets results."
"Audrey is an extremely smart, deeply committed attorney who does great, thorough research, writes extremely well, and argues very effectively and zealously. She is deeply committed to the nursing home fraud and False Claim Act cases that she has been specializing in. She also brings a strong sense of fairness and rigorous ethics to her work. We often consult with each other on cases in each other's jurisdiction and our own, and I find her knowledge and advice extremely reliable and helpful."
"Audrey is smart and has the ability to analyze complex legal issues and then break them down simply into a well written piece of research. She is also a fine person with strong ethics and a steady compass for doing the right thing."
"I have known Ms. Schechter for most of my career and know her to be an extremely intelligent and skillful attorney. Her clients benefit greatly from both her legal acumen and her sincere concern to obtain the best result for their respective situation. I highly endorse Ms. Schechter."
"Audrey is a wealth of knowledge with the ability to explain complicated matters so an ordinary person can understand. I heard her speak on qui tam litigation at a Clearwater Mid County Bar luncheon. I think every attendee left the event surprised at how much we had learned about the subject, thanks to Audrey."
"I endorse this lawyer. Audrey is an excellent legal mind and worked very hard to provide legal drafting and research to help us achieve a very positive result for our client. I highly endorse Audrey as a client advocate and skilled an knowledgeable attorney."
"I am pleased to provide my endorsement of Audrey HIldes Schechter in the field of civil litigation. She is an extremely committed and devoted colleague that always brings her A game. Ms. Hildes-Schechter is an astute and erudite member of the bar and has my fullest endorsement."
"Audrey is bright, creative and always professional. She's a pleasure to work with and very persistent in fighting for her clients."
"Audrey is an exceptional writer, researcher and advocate and has help make significant law in appellate decisions with her briefs and arguments."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer 2019, SuperLawyers
2018
Member Spotlight Feature, Lawlytics
1992
Book Award Professional Responsibility, Boston University School of Law
1991
Note Editor American Journal of Law and Medicine, Boston University School of Law
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Audrey Hildes Schechter, P.A.
Associations
2018 - Present
Qui Tam Litigation Group, AAJSecretary/Treasurer
2016 - Present
Clearwater Bar Association
2016 - Present
Women's Law Caucus AAJ
2015 - Present
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
2011 - Present
American Association for Justice
2011 - Present
Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund
2007 - Present
Pinellas Mid-County Bar Association
1999 - Present
Pinellas Association of Women Lawyers
Sample of Legal Cases
State of New York, ex rel. Doe Corp. v. Express Hospitality Group, et al.
$13 Million Settlement
Kehoe v. DTS Recovery, Inc.
Judgment $14,251.44
Weiss v. A-1 Recovery, et al.
Settled
Miami Dade Transit
Settlement
USA and Charles Ortolano vs. Amin Radiology
Jury verdict in our client's favor
Fitzherbert v. Inland U.S. Mgmt
Reversed in our client's favor on appeal
Allstate Services of Central Florida, Inc. v. Fairway Investments, LLC
Affirmed
Education
1992
Boston University School of Law
Speaking Engagements
2019
American Association for Justice
Current Trends in Qui Tam Litigation
2018
American Association for Justice - Qui Tam Litigation Group
The Brand Memoandum and The False Claims Act
2016
Pinellas County Mid-County Bar Association
Federal False Claims Act
Publications
2018
Languages
English
Activity
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