Our philosophy is to achieve exceptional results for clients. We align our litigation strategy with the client’s interests and objectives. For business clients, this means developing case strategies that focus on decisive issues for the purpose of trying to achieve an early resolution of the case by a favorable settlement, but if that is not possible, to develop the case properly so that it can be won at trial. We frankly discuss with our clients the strengths, weaknesses, cost, and benefits of their case, so they can make informed decisions about the case as we work to achieve the best result possible for the client under the circumstances of each case
We are sensitive to the cost and expense of litigation and strive to achieve exceptional results for clients at reasonable costs. We understand the economic realities of today’s business climate and fully appreciate that there is no such thing as an “unlimited war chest.” In addition to working on an hourly basis, we can fashion alternative fee arrangements when appropriate to handle matters on a hybrid or contingent fee basis.
Our civil litigation practice is designed to protect the rights of our clients as plaintiffs or defendants as the need arises. We handle all phases of litigation in state and federal court, arbitration, and appeals. We handle cases throughout the United States. We have the ability and resources to handle cases for large national and multi-national corporations, small to mid-sized companies, and individuals. It is our goal to protect our clients at all phases of litigation and, if no settlement is possible, to go into trial with a “do or die” mentality to advance our client’s interests in the courtroom.
In today’s world, it is important not only to be financially secure in terms of diversified investments but also to protect one’s investments as much as possible and make them “lawsuit-proof.” The Tausk Law Firm works with CPAs and other financial professionals to protect our client’s assets in the case of a judgment or legal action. However, once legal action has started, it is very difficult to then protect assets. Call us for a consult to learn if we can help before there is an issue.
Modern-day realities require many businesses and wealthy individuals to operate far beyond their countries of origin. We handle all elements in the international arena: outbound planning for U.S.-based clients; inbound planning for foreign clients; cross-border business support and counsel; personal planning for “citizens of the world”; international arbitration; and obtaining appropriate U.S. immigration status. All of the partners at The Tausk Law Firm are fluent in languages other than English and all have significant international experience.
The global economy has opened a new world of opportunities and challenges for all types of businesses, many of which had never before considered themselves “international.” The new opportunities of the world marketplace can be clouded by complexities and dangers, from the possibility of overlapping taxation to both the unfamiliarity – and sometimes unreliability – of foreign legal systems as well as the constant change in U.S. immigration laws. This applies as much to non-U.S. companies coming to the United States as it does to U.S.-based companies going abroad.
Our attorneys work with U.S. companies and advise them on how to best structure an interest or participation in a foreign venture or investment. We also advise foreign clients on ways to structure their investments and business ventures in the United States and obtain appropriate U.S. immigration visa status.
The Federal False Claims Act permits a whistleblower or relator to file a qui tam lawsuit against a defendant for defrauding the federal government. The term “qui tam” refers to a Latin phrase, meaning that the person sues on behalf of himself and the government. A relator is a term for a plaintiff filing a qui tam action.
Qui tam lawsuits are filed under seal so that the government may conduct its own investigation without the defendant knowing of the filing. If the government joins the lawsuit, the case is unsealed and the government and relator jointly prosecute the case.
A qui tam action may only proceed via the first filer. Thus, timing is critical to filing and a case must be filed within six years of the alleged fraud. Often, qui tam actions have complicated venue issues and, of course, complexities in understanding the myriad fraud schemes. Due to various factors, these cases often take years and sometimes decades to resolve and may be incredibly experienced. Thus, it is critical to engage experienced counsel that has worked closely with the United States Attorney Office.
Gene P. Tausk hosts the ‘Fraud and White Collar Crime’ podcast. New episodes are available twice a month. The podcast is available on:
