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Michael M. Maya

Of Counsel

Washington +1 202 662 5547

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    Mike Maya is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on the resolution of complex civil disputes, with a focus on matters involving participants in the healthcare industry.  He has particular expertise in cases brought under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act and in consumer protection actions brought by both individuals and state attorneys general.  Mike also regularly assists companies with contractual disputes, including in pre-litigation counseling, arbitration, and civil litigation.  He has represented clients at all stages of litigation, including pre-complaint investigations, motions practice, discovery, trial, and appeals, and he has appeared in state and federal courts across the country, as well as in arbitral tribunals.

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  • Representative Matters
    • Counsel to government contractor in qui tam action arising from provision of linguists to U.S. Army in Kuwait.
    • Counsel to major pharmaceutical distributor in False Claims Act litigation relating to sale of pre-filled syringes of oncology medications.
    • Represented UnitedHealth Group subsidiary in qui tam case that DOJ moved to dismiss on eve of summary judgment.
    • Lead trial counsel for diversified corporation in arbitration relating to revenues generated through sale of carbon offset credits.
    • Won summary judgment in qui tam action brought under California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act in connection with claims submitted to private insurers, and in related action alleging employment retaliation.
    • Represented major pharmaceutical company in multidistrict consumer litigation arising out of product recalls, resulting in dismissal of all claims with prejudice.
    • Represented manufacturer of dietary supplements in consumer protection litigation relating to product labeling.
    • Counsel to food company in consumer protection action brought by state attorney general relating to alleged presence of metals in baby food.

    • Represented plaintiff in environmental action relating to pollution of natural resources, leading to highly favorable settlement.
    • Won dismissal of all claims under public disclosure bar in qui tam action alleging improper marketing of laboratory testing services.
    • Won dismissal of qui tam action relating to provision of security services to federal properties.
    • Represented pharmaceutical manufacturer in arbitration against licensee arising out of alleged breach of licensing agreement.
    • Represented major pharmaceutical company in putative consumer class action seeking economic damages based on alleged failure to disclose risks associated with prescription medication.

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  • Credentials
    Education
    • New York University School of Law, J.D., 2008
        • magna cum laude
        • Order of the Coif
        • New York University Law Review
    • Yale University, B.A., 2005
        • cum laude
    Bar Admissions
    • District of Columbia
    • Massachusetts
    Judicial Clerkship
    • Hon. Maxine M. Chesney, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 2008 - 2009
    Languages
    • Spanish
    Pro Bono
    • Represented Louisiana man released from prison after 15 years in § 1983 action against police and prosecutors involving allegations of Brady violations.
    Accolades
    • Washington DC Super Lawyers, Class Action "Rising Star" (2014-2016)

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