Michael C. Theis
Partner
Denver
For more than two decades, Mike Theis has been on the frontlines of litigation involving allegations of fraud and false claims. Nationally recognized for his experience with and understanding of the False Claims Act and qui tam litigation, Mike leads the False Claims Act practice for Hogan Lovells.
Before joining Hogan Lovells, Mike was a pioneer in the healthcare fraud enforcement efforts undertaken by the Department of Justice following the 1986 amendments to the Federal False Claims Act. As a trial lawyer in the Civil Division from 1988 to 1997, he was responsible for the recovery of millions of dollars under the False Claims Act and established some of the key precedents interpreting the qui tam provisions of the Act.
Today, Mike is a partner in the Investigations, White Collar and Fraud practice of Hogan Lovells. He is highly skilled in counseling individuals and companies who face government scrutiny for fraud and false claims. He draws on his comprehensive experience in both government and private practice, civil and criminal investigations, and trial work to provide clear, creative, and collaborative advice to companies targeted in federal law enforcement investigations. He is routinely called upon to negotiate "global" settlements of complex criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement matters.
As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Colorado from 1997 to 2005, Mike handled dozens of False Claims Act cases. He also investigated and prosecuted healthcare fraud, mail fraud, and wire fraud offenses, trying several cases to verdict in Federal court.
"Outstanding performance and exceptional expertise."
"Outstanding performance and exceptional expertise."
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DOJ Confirms Epic Spike in FCA Penalties
False Claims Act AlertSponsorships and Speaking Engagements
11th ABA National Institute on the Civil False Claims Act and Qui Tam Enforcement
8 June 2016 - 10 June 2016
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Gone in 60-days? Not So Fast - Federal Court Emphasizes Corrective Action in 60-Day Overpayments Case
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OIG releases revised and expanded self-disclosure protocol
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Federal district court holds that application of the False Claims Act’s civil penalty provision would violate the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition of excessive fines and declines to impose penalties where there is no evidence of economic harm to the government
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