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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Acquired: 1998
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
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1259 South Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL, 33756
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Medical Malpractice
Posted by Susan | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice
Excellent attorney
I have consulted Audrey on many occasions and she has always given me excellent advice. Her work is very meticulous and thorough. She is a good listener and helped me with a legal issue relating to my medical care. She also helped my mother-in-law with a medical malpractice issue.
Thank you Susan. I have so enjoyed working with you over the years. I treasure the relationship I have built with you and your entire family.
"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."
Civil rights lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
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
1998 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Audrey Hildes Schechter, P.A.
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
$13 Million Settlement
Judgment $14,251.44
Settled
Settlement
Jury verdict in our client's favor
Reversed in our client's favor on appeal
Affirmed
1992
2019
Current Trends in Qui Tam Litigation
2018
The Brand Memoandum and The False Claims Act
2016
Federal False Claims Act
2018
English
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