Champaign Healthcare Fraud Defense Lawyers

Experienced Attorneys and Litigators Defending Healthcare Professionals from Fraud Charges in Champaign, IL

Centrally located between three of the Midwest’s largest cities, Champaign, IL is a growing hub for all parts of the healthcare industry seeking to claim a piece of the Midwest market. If you are under investigation in or near Champaign, the Champaign healthcare fraud defense lawyers at Oberheiden, P.C. can help. Contact us now for a confidential consultation.

With several office locations around the country, Oberheiden, P.C. is a team of experienced attorneys and former federal prosecutors. We represent clients in healthcare law compliance and enforcement matters, business disputes, and criminal prosecutions involving federal charges. If you or your business need legal help, it pays to put experience on your side. At Oberheiden, P.C., we are litigators who have a long history of securing favorable results for our clients. Most of our cases have ended in no criminal charges. We have the resources, insights, and strategic focus to protect your interests in court.

What We Do

At Oberheiden, P.C., we focus our practice in four primary areas:

• Healthcare compliance,
• Healthcare fraud defense,
• Criminal defense, and
• Business litigation.

Healthcare Compliance

Firm founder Nick Oberheiden combines his knowledge of healthcare law with the insights of our firm’s former federal healthcare fraud prosecutors. Our team provides counsel for clients in the area of healthcare compliance. In all areas of federal healthcare benefits and, the surrounding laws, businesses in Champaign Illinois must maintain a focus on compliance. Healthcare compliance is an ongoing process as regulations change and evolve. It requires a strong commitment to doing what the law requires in order to avoid civil and criminal penalties.

In our compliance practice, we work to ensure our clients have the resources to run their businesses confidently. Whether establishing a new healthcare institution, or centering attention on your company’s current practices, our experienced Champaign healthcare fraud defense attorneys can assist with:

• Compliance with Fraud and Abuse Laws, the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, OSHA, and other Federal Healthcare Statutes
• Establishment and Implementation of Employment Manuals and Policies
• Internal Compliance Trainings
• Organization of Management Services Organizations (MSOs), Physician Practice Management companies (PPMs), and other Business Structures
• Preparation of Operating Agreements, Marketing Agreements, and Other Contracts

Healthcare Fraud Defense

If you are under investigation for healthcare fraud, it is critical to speak with a Champaign healthcare fraud defense attorneybefore any charges are filed. Healthcare fraud can carry both civil and criminal penalties. However, with experienced legal representation, you may be able to keep all of these penalties off the table.

At Oberheiden, P.C., we represent individuals and corporate clients in healthcare fraud investigations and prosecutions throughout the greater Champaign, IL area. Our legal healthcare services cover:

• Business Owners
• Distributors
• Executives
• Hospitals
• Laboratories
• Medical Providers
• Pharmacists and Pharmacies
• Physician-Syndications
• Physicians
• Management Services Organizations (MSOs)

“Healthcare fraud” is a broad term that encompasses violations of several federal laws. While healthcare fraud investigations commonly involve allegations of improper billing practices under programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and the Department of Labor. There are, however, numerous other issues that gain the attention of federal agencies. Our Champaign healthcare fraud defense lawyers know federal healthcare inquiries inside and out. We use our unique insights to help minimize the effects of your case.

Criminal Defense

In addition to healthcare fraud cases, our defense attorneys represent clients in a range of federal criminal cases. Regardless of the allegations or charges, prompt intervention is critical. You don’t want to wait until the government has already built a case before you seek legal assistance.

At Oberheiden, P.C., we represent clients in Champaign and throughout the United States who are under investigation or facing charges for federal offenses such as:

• Conspiracy to Distribute Drugs and Other Drug-Related Offenses
• Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
• Embezzlement
• Forgery
• Money Laundering
• Tax Evasion
• Violent Offenses and Property Crimes

Business Litigation

Our firm also provides experienced legal representation for business disputes in and around Champaign, IL. Our experience as negotiators and litigators helps us find strategic, cost-effective solutions to protect your business. We are available to represent Champaign-area businesses as well as out-of-state companies with litigation in Illinois. Our team can help in the following:

• Contract Disputes
• Divorce Impacts on Business
• Employment Litigation
• Intellectual Property Issues (including Copyright, Patent, Trademark, and Trade Secret Infringement)
• Non-Compete Violations
• Partnership and Shareholder Disputes
• Securities Litigation
• Theft, Fraud, and Forgery Issues (including Misappropriation of Funds)
• Tortious Interference

Put our highly experienced team on your side

Dr. Nick Oberheiden

Founder

Attorney-at-Law

Lynette S. Byrd

Former DOJ Trial Attorney

Partner

Brian J. Kuester

Former U.S. Attorney

Hon. Kevin McCarthy

55th Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives (ret.)

Government Consultant

Mike Pompeo

Of Counsel

Former U.S. Secretary of State

John W. Sellers

Former Senior DOJ Trial Attorney

Linda Julin McNamara

Federal Appeals Attorney

Nicholas B. Johnson

Former Prosecutor

Roger Bach

Former Special Agent (DOJ)

Chris J. Quick

Former Special Agent (FBI & IRS-CI)

Michael S. Koslow

Former Supervisory Special Agent (DOD-OIG)

Ray Yuen

Former Supervisory Special Agent (FBI)

Oberheiden, P.C.: Dr. Nick Oberheiden

Oberheiden, P.C. is led by Dr. Nick Oberheiden, firm founder and experienced litigator in the areas of healthcare law, criminal defense, and business disputes. He is widely considered one of Illinois’ leading lawyers. In addition to representing clients on a case-by-case basis, Dr. Oberheiden served as outside chief counsel for several national companies, providing day-to-day advice and litigation services for healthcare compliance, federal securities, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other matters.

Oberheiden, P.C.: Our Approach

At Oberheiden, P.C., we pride ourselves on taking a unique approach that has been proven to serve our clients effectively. We are highly skilled in negotiations with prosecutors and counterparties and, when necessary, in court.

• Assess – When you contact us about your investigation, charges, or business dispute, we quickly provide a thorough assessment of the details and your legal rights. Having all the details of the situation is the first step toward building an effective, strategic defense. We want to make sure you avoid any mistakes that could lead to further legal issues.
• Intervene – In federal government cases, we seek to intervene as soon as possible. We make contact with the investigators and prosecutors to let them know that we are on your side. Early intervention is critical in resolving cases before they lead to civil or criminal charges.
• Negotiate – If at all possible, we will seek to negotiate a favorable resolution prior to trial. That can mean convincing prosecutors not to bring charges or negotiating for reduced charges. Negotiations may also keep certain penalties off of the table. We pursue a personalized strategy to secure the best possible outcome in light of the facts at hand.
• Prepare – Preparation is key, and we emphasize thorough preparation at each stage of our work. From approaching negotiations to moving toward trial, our goal is to be prepared for all possible events. Preparation reduces uncertainty and helps control the course of the proceedings.
• Litigate – When necessary, we litigate to protect our clients’ interests at trial. In both civil and criminal matters, we bring the same aggressive and strategic approach. It is designed to cast doubt on the prosecution’s case or the counterparty’s claims in the minds of the judge and jury. Relying on experience and thorough pre-trial preparation, our attorneys strive to present convincing arguments. We want to leave little room for doubt about the proper outcome.

Oberheiden, P.C.: Our Results

Thanks to this approach, we and our clients have enjoyed a consistent record of favorable outcomes. The following is a small sampling of the results we have achieved in healthcare fraud investigations and other federal civil and criminal matters:

• Numerous federal fraud investigations led by the Department of Justice: No charges.
• Numerous False Claims Act, Stark Law, and Medicare fraud investigations involving the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General, and Department of Health and Human Resources: No civil or criminal liability; case dismissed.
• Federal drug charge investigation with possibility of 45 years in federal prison: No civil or criminal liability.
• Tricare fraud investigation involving nationally operating laboratory: No civil or criminal liability.
• Numerous qui tam lawsuits against national and regional healthcare clients, including toxicology laboratories: Government declined to intervene; no civil or criminal liability.

See more examples of our results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schedule an Appointment at Oberheiden, P.C.

If you would like to speak with a Champaign healthcare fraud defense lawyer at Oberheiden, P.C., please contact us to arrange a confidential initial consultation. You can contact us 24/7, and if we do not respond immediately we will get back to you as soon as possible. From Champaign, Illinois, call 888-680-1745 or request a consultation online to start protecting your personal and business interests today.