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Benjamin J VerniaEmployment & Labor Attorney in Washington, DC
The Vernia Law Firm
Employment & LaborEmployment LawFalse Claims ActInvestigations
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Contact
Email
bvernia@vernialaw.com
Phone
(908) 264-6347
Address
Washington, DC, US
Professional
About
Benjamin J. Vernia is a seasoned attorney based in Washington, DC, with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in Employment Law, the False Claims Act, and federal investigations. A graduate of Vanderbilt University Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1992, and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he received his A.B. in 1984, Benjamin has built a distinguished career that combines public service and private practice. Before founding his own firm in 2009, Benjamin dedicated more than a decade to the Department of Justice as a prosecutor, specializing in False Claims Act cases and qui tam (whistleblower) suits. His tenure at Covington & Burling further honed his skills, allowing him to navigate complex legal landscapes and advocate for clients facing government scrutiny. At his firm, Benjamin focuses on empowering individuals and small to medium-sized companies confronting government investigations or seeking to file whistleblower claims. Together with his associate, Andrew Murray, he brings extensive knowledge in federal criminal investigations, Congressional inquiries, civil litigation, and federal employee whistleblower retaliation claims. Benjamin’s commitment to his clients is underscored by his proven track record of successful outcomes in high-stakes cases. He is dedicated to providing strategic, results-oriented counsel tailored to each client's unique needs. For expert legal representation in employment law, the False Claims Act, or investigations, Benjamin J. Vernia is the advocate you can trust.
About Employment & Labor Law
Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.
Credentials
Education
1992 Vanderbilt University Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1984 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor A.B
Languages
English | French
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2014 Pro Bono, District of Columbia Court of Appeals 2005 John Marshall Award for Outstanding Achievement in Litigation, U.S. Dept. of Justice 2005 National Missing and Exploited Children's Award, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Publications
2018 Caryatid False Claims Act and Government Fraud Deskbook 2014 West Legalworks United States ex rel. Fox Rx, Inc. v. Omnicare, Inc. (N.D.Ga.) 2010 West Legalworks State v. Maye (Miss.) 2008 West Legalworks United States ex rel. Kaplan v. Metropolitan Ambulance & First-Aid Corp. (E.D.N.Y.) 2006 Legal Times Magazine Here's Your Story, and You're Sticking to It
Associations
2017 - Present National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member American Bar Association Member
Speaking
2008 Symposium on Health Care Fraud Investigations Negotiating Corporate Integrity Agreements in Case Settlements
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Updated: May 25, 2026