Tampa lawyer hits the blogosphere

A call from the Department of Justice is a frightening scenario for many business leaders. Former U.S. Middle District Attorney Brian Albritton is applying his years of experience dealing with the False Claims Act to prevent that from happening with a new blog.

Albritton, a partner in the Tampa office of Phelps Dunbar LLP, launched the blog False Claims Act & Qui Tam Law to highlight litigation trends involving the False Claims Act and discuss high profile cases. Albritton says the blog is a resource for lawyers working in the field, but can also help business leaders protect themselves from costly violations of the law.

The law is aimed at preventing unlawful billing to the government, which means Tampa Bay's defense contractors must be vigilant. “It's a powerful tool for the government,” Albritton explains, “and a very intimidating one for businesses that work with the government.”