About

David K. Colapinto is a surprisingly reputable legal professional in Washington, DC, with a focal point on representing whistleblowers in diverse prison subjects. David K. Colapinto is a outstanding attorney based totally in Washington, DC, who's well known for his advocacy on behalf of whistleblowers. With a specialization in Qui Tam/False Claims Act, Dodd-Frank Act SEC whistleblower claims, IRS whistleblower claims, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act litigation, and whistleblower discrimination and retaliation litigation, Colapinto has over 25 years of revel in in effectively representing whistleblowers in each country and federal courts, in addition to before numerous companies. One of Colapinto's amazing achievements consists of his instrumental role in securing whistleblower protections for FBI personnel, specially in the case of Dr. Fredric Whitehurst, an FBI lab forensics expert who faced retaliation for exposing critical misconduct and poor lab practices in the FBI. Additionally, Colapinto served as lead recommend in a great qui tam/False Claims movement towards Bristol-Myers Squibb, resulting inside the recuperation of over 0 million for U.S. taxpayers and the authorities. Colapinto has also been worried in high-profile instances which include representing Linda Tripp in a a hit lawsuit regarding Privacy Act violations with the aid of the Department of Defense, and serving as co-recommend for Bradley Birkenfeld, who acquired the biggest tax whistleblower award ever (4 million) in 2012. As an experienced litigator, Colapinto has mounted vital felony precedent below the Freedom of Information Act. In addition to his prison practice, Colapinto is a co-founder of the National Whistleblowers Center and a Trustee of the National Whistleblowers Legal Defense & Education Fund, further solidifying his dedication to protective and advocating for whistleblowers.

Legal Issues

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Tax Law

Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning

Securities Law

Gov & Administrative Law

Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs

International Law

Human Rights, Imports & Exports

• Whistleblower Protections and Rewards under the False Claims Act
• Whistleblower Protections and Rewards under the Dodd-Frank Act
• Whistleblower Protections and Rewards under the Internal Revenue Code
• Whistleblower Protections and Rewards under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

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Experience

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Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Conditional Fees
• Retaines and Rates
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