George B. Breen is a Member of the Firm in the Health Care and Life Sciences and Litigation practices. He is Co-Chair of the Health Care and Life Sciences Litigation and Government Investigations Practice Group and resident in the firm's Washington, DC, office.
Mr. Breen:
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Represents organizations and individuals in a variety of civil litigation matters
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Defends clients undergoing investigation for health care fraud by the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General, and other state and federal governmental authorities
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Serves as defense counsel in connection with False Claims Act cases (including qui tam litigation)
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Conducts compliance investigations and advises clients on compliance issues
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Represents MCOs, HMOs, nursing homes, home health agencies, health care providers, manufacturers and suppliers before courts and administrative tribunals at the federal and state level, including challenges to regulatory actions and disputes under government contracts
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Defends individuals and organizations against claims of malpractice and professional liability
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Advises clients on, and litigates, employment, labor, disability, non-compete and confidentiality matters
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Represents clients in defense of general liability and directors and officers liability actions
Mr. Breen is a frequent lecturer and author on issues related to health care, labor and employment and trial practice. His trial practice course has been offered seven times by the District of Columbia Bar Association. He has been a member of a variety of professional organizations and is a Past President and member of the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Defense Lawyers Association.
Mr. Breen is Peer Review rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating that an attorney can receive for competence and integrity. In January 2010, he was named an "Outstanding Healthcare Litigator" by Nightingale's Healthcare News, one of only 10 lawyers across the country selected for this honor.