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Jennifer S. Behr
Associate
Boston
Effectively defending corporate clients in civil and criminal disputes is at the heart of Jennifer Behr's extensive litigation practice. With a special focus in white-collar matters, she has handled cases involving allegations of Medicare fraud and False Claims Act violation, and been involved in internal investigations of criminal misconduct alleged by several federal agencies.
Jennifer also assists corporate clients with commercial disputes that range from employment law and government contract concerns, to controversies involving eminent domain. In addition to her business litigation counsel, Jennifer is extensively involved in Foley Hoag's pro bono program. She came to the firm in 2006 after practicing for three years in the Washington, DC office of another national firm.
Bars and Court Admissions
Massachusetts
Virginia
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Representative Experience
The following is a brief summary of Jennifer's experience and accomplishments:
Helped defend business clients in various employment related matters
Assisted a landowner in an attempt, following the Supreme Court's Kelo decision, to prevent an eminent domain taking by the District of Columbia
Helped represent an individual in who faced an FDIC investigation
Defended a specialty pharmacy against alleged False Claims Act violation
Successfully obtained reversal of debarment for a government contracting client
Defended a major pharmaceutical company in class action litigation over drug pricing under Medicare
Represented an individual banking professional in a federal investigation of fraud by a major healthcare-related company
professional / civic involvement
Boston Bar Association
Federal American Inns of Court (Washington, D.C.)
Citizen Schools 8th Grade Academy Tutor
Worked on capital murder trial as associate to court appointed counsel.
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