SBA 8(a) & HUBZone Fraud Whistleblower Defense & SDVOSB Fraud Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Faced with civil and or criminal charges, faced with a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) or subpoena for fraud under the SBA 8(a) BD Program or SBA HUBZone Program? Our contractor criminal defense attorneys can help. We are Former Government Contracts Attorneys with Criminal Attorneys on Our Team. Get the Horsepower You Need to Fight Back.

In response to growing concerns about SBA fraud involving different small business programs, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the SBA Office of Inspector General have begun a comprehensive federal investigation to detect, prosecute and punish offenders suspected of small business fraud.  

Many government contract fraud cases involve Buy American Act compliance issues, limitations on subcontracting and pass-through allegations, and alleged False Claims Act fraud cases.

Watson & Associates, LLC government contractor defense lawyers have decades of experience with the underlying civil and criminal charges government prosecutors bring.

SBA 8(a) Fraud Charges

SBA fraud investigations involving government contractors are on the rise, small businesses charged with 8(a) fraud or HUBZone fraud often find themselves indicted, charged and convicted simply because the federal criminal defense attorneys may not have the requisite experience in government contracts and procurement cases.  The 8(a) Program has very complex rules and allowabilities for small businesses. Yet, the SBA OIG or DOJ may be tipped off by a whistle-blower that you allegedly have done something wrong. Our 8(a) Program fraud defense lawyers can help.

HUBZone Fraud Charges

Similarly, SBA.  HUBZone-certified companies find themselves subjected to DOJ SBA fraud investigations and criminal charges and False Claims Act liability. Having the right procurement fraud criminal defense lawyers is essential to winning a criminal case against a government contractor.

Under the HUBZone contracting program, companies that maintain their principal office in a designated HUBZone and must employ 35 percent of their workforce from any HUBZone, among other requirements, can apply to the SBA for certification as a HUBZone small business company.

A HUBZone company can then use this certification when bidding on government contracts. In some instances, government agencies will restrict competition for a contract to HUBZone-certified companies. Many HUBZOne fraud charges develop from the owners improperly stating that the principal place of business is in a HUBZone or failing to properly account for the employee percentage requirement. Our SBA fraud lawyers and government contractor fraud lawyers can help.

If you receive a civil investigative demand from the SBA OIG or DOJ, call us immediately at 1.866.601.5518 and Speak directly to Theodore Watson.

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SDVOSB Fraud Lawyers

When small business veteran-owned businesses are investigated and charged criminally with SDVOSB fraud, the consequences can be devastating if they do not have the right federal criminal defense attorney on board. Defending against Qui Tam Whistleblower case is just as complex.   When companies are investigated for SDVOSB fraud, the common attack will be on the service-member’s control of the company, being a sham company, failing to follow the limitations on subcontracting rules or providing false information to the government.  Watson & Associates’ service-disabled veteran-owned small business government contract fraud lawyers can help.

Defending SBA Program Fraud Cases

Many government contract fraud cases start with the underlying behavior or noncompliance. Although federal prosecutors tend to simply charge federal charges under the various United States codes, they sometimes escape the evidence to support violation of the various complex regulations that build the various small business programs. Having an experienced government contract fraud defense attorney who understands the underlying rules and regulations can be very helpful.

Start your legal 8a, SDVOSB or HUBZone fraud defense by hiring the right civil or federal contractor criminal defense attorneys who understand government contract law and not just criminal statutes.

Call the SBA HUZBone Contract fraud lawyers and government contract fraud defense attorneys at Watson & Associates, LLC today. Call Toll-Free 1.866.601.5518.