Nadia Patel

Nadia has a strong track record advocating for individuals and businesses in commercial litigation and government investigations involving challenging legal and factual issues. She regularly leads clients through all stages of bet-the-company matters, from investigation through trial and appeal.

With respect to commercial litigation, Nadia represents clients in a variety of industries in state and federal court as well as AAA and JAMS arbitrations, litigating complex disputes involving contract claims, fraud, breach of duty, false advertising, and claims arising out of corporate transactions. Nadia also represents employers in employment-related litigation, including matters implicating restrictive covenants, the Defend Trade Secret Act, and state trade secret laws. In addition, Nadia has represented foreign companies in civil litigation involving alleged violations of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act.

In the government investigation context, Nadia routinely represents pharmaceutical and device manufacturers, charitable patient assistance organizations, providers, and other health care-related clients in False Claims Act investigations and litigation, including qui tam “whistleblower” lawsuits. Nadia handles investigations conducted by state agencies as well as the Department of Justice and various US Attorney’s Offices, assisting clients in responding to Civil Investigation Demands (CIDs), HIPAA subpoenas, and other government requests involving the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other health care fraud and abuse issues.