Who We Help

Advising Whistleblowers of Their Options and Rights

Hirst Law Group, P.C., has a team ready to evaluate your whistleblower case and apply our expertise to make it successful. We provide you with a candid, thorough review of your options.
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Why Clients Choose Us?

A Team Backed by Experience

Our practice is built on proven legal expertise developed through years of experience and successful cases.

Proven Legal Expertise

Our team includes a former supervising federal prosecutor with the Department of Justice, and a former HHS-OIG and DOJ auditor.

Client-First Approach

Our firm is small enough to give your case personal attention, and experienced enough to have earned a national reputation for excellence.

Results That Matter

Both in our work for the government and at HLG, we have helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars for taxpayers.
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Frauds We Cover

What Types of Fraud Can Our Firm Help You Report?

We have helped clients blow the whistle on a multitude of fraud schemes. Some examples of the fraud are included below.

Healthcare
Fraud

Kickbacks, self-referrals, unnecessary services, upcoding, unbundling, and other schemes.
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Pharmaceutical Fraud

Diversion, adulteration, noncompliance with safety regulations, and other schemes.
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Customs
Fraud

Falsified records and statements to understate or underpay customs duties.
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Financial
Fraud

Manipulating markets, misleading consumers, mortgage fraud, unregistered public offerings, and more.
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Government Contract & Procurement Fraud

False statements to obtain, renew, or keep payments without fulfilling contract terms.
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Grant &
Research Fraud

Falsifying eligibility, fabricating results, or diverting funds for impermissible uses.
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Tax &
IRS Fraud

Making false statements to the government to reduce or avoid a tax obligation.
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Medical Device Fraud

Medically unnecessary orders, useless treatments, and adulterated products.
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How Others Have Described Our Attorneys

Clients and legal professionals weighed in:

“Their work was truly outstanding, as was the support and guidance they provided to me. Hirst Law Group was fabulous!”

Client 19

“They made me feel heard, supported, and fought for me through the end. Excellent attorneys, but most importantly great human beings.”

Client 10

“Beyond their legal skill, their personal support made an immeasurable difference. I could not have navigated this process without them.”

Client 8

“Michael Hirst and his team are modern heroes.”

Client 3

“I highly recommend Hirst Law Group to anyone needing legal assistance. Words truly cannot convey just how much I appreciate the firm.”

Client 2

“An exceptional litigator who has performed a significant public service…  The successful outcome in this case significantly advanced the Department’s efforts to combat fraudulent health care practices.”

John Ashcroft
Former Attorney General of the United States

“Tireless efforts in preparation and brilliant performance at trial.”

Dale Bosworth
Former Chief of the United States Forest Service

A “quiet but tough negotiator.”

Stephen Klaidman
New York Times journalist and author, in his book "Coronary" (Simon and Schuster, 2007)

Successful Whistleblower Case Outcomes

Recoveries for the government, rewards for whistleblowers, and peace of mind for our clients.
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Ensign pays $47M+ to settle FCA allegations

September 2, 2025 — Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC, Hirst Law Group, P.C., and Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks, & Nessim, LLP announced today a settlement of over $47.3 million in a whistleblower case against The Ensign Group, Inc., and Ensign Services, Inc. (“Ensign”). The settled claims, brought in a lawsuit filed by a whistleblower in 2015, resolve allegations that Ensign knowingly engaged in fraud perpetrated against Medicare, Medicaid, and other government health care programs. The complaint, filed as a qui tam s

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Federal Government Files Complaint in Hirst Law Group’s False Claims Act Case Alleging Customs Fraud

May 13, 2025 — Hirst Law Group, P.C. announced today that the United States has filed a complaint-in-intervention against Barco Uniforms Inc. (Barco), Kenny Chan, David Chan, and several companies operated and controlled by the Chans. Based on Hirst Law Group’s original complaint, the federal government alleges that the defendants violated the False Claims Act by knowingly and improperly underpaying customs duties owed on imported apparel. The case was initially filed under seal in 2016 by a whistleblower, also called a “relator,” r

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United States Files Complaint Against Barco Uniforms and Its Suppliers, Alleging False Claims Act Violations in Connection with Underpaid Customs Duties

April 18, 2025 — In one of Hirst Law Group’s customs fraud cases, the United States issued a press release: The United States has filed a complaint against Barco Uniforms Inc. (Barco), Kenny Chan, David Chan, and companies operated and controlled by the Chans, alleging that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly and improperly underpaying customs duties owed on imported apparel. Barco sells apparel, including uniforms, to restaurants and health care providers, among others. Kenny and David Chan operate various com

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Latest Whistleblower News

Recent cases involving whistleblower claims.
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