REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Robert J. Higdon Jr.
Represented international genetic testing laboratory during internal investigation and self-disclosure process associated with marketing procedures and testing referral practices
Represented nationwide operator of government eligibility and benefits call-in center/hotline in conjunction with employee misconduct giving rise to substantial False Claims Act exposure with extremely favorable treatment by government and retention of operating contract with State Health Care program
Represented large network of medical providers through internal investigation and self-disclosure associated with physician compensation arrangement, which implicated the federal Anti-Kickback Statute with very favorable settlement with Inspector General of US Department of Health and Human Services
Representing large regional integrated provider of health care services and insurance coverage in response to federal civil investigation of rate setting under the Affordable Care Act
Represented hospital system in response to qui tam/federal civil investigation regarding operation of Medicare Expansion program with favorable settlement, including avoidance of any outside monitoring of system
DOJ Experience
Led the investigation and prosecution of American presidential candidate for violations of federal campaign finance laws
Led the investigation and prosecution of sitting state senator for bribery and violations of federal campaign finance laws in conjunction with support for candidates in presidential primary
Led the investigation of businessman who laundered funds from foreign prime minister into US presidential campaign
Co-led the investigation and prosecution of individuals employed by a US defense contractor and trainer for violations of US export control laws
Co-led the investigation and prosecution of medical device manufacturer for intentional sale of adulterated products
Oversaw the investigation of major regional hospital for violations of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement regulations
Personally prosecuted more than 2,000 defendants for offenses, including drug trafficking, violent crime, fraud, bribery, environmental crime, national security violations, human trafficking, and intellectual property laws
Led 10-year effort to mentor and train prosecutors, defense counsel, judges, and law enforcement officers in the Republic of Kosovo
Worked with US Embassy personnel and members of Congress in the Philippines to enact consensual monitoring laws
Trained prosecutors and law enforcement officers in Indonesia
Regular trainer and instructor on grand jury and trial practice at the National Advocacy Center
Private Practice Experience
Defended a North Carolina hospital system against breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act class action claims, and secured a complete dismissal of all claims asserted against the client at the motion to dismiss stage
Represented major health care provider in investigation by USDOJ for improper requests for reimbursement from Medicare/Medicaid programs with no charges being filed
Represented major life insurance company which was defrauded by financial advisors before the USDOJ
Represented licensed firearms dealers during investigation by Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives with no charges being filed
Represented major psychiatric care provider under investigation by USDOJ with no charges being filed
Represented accountant to successful Congressional campaign in federal grand jury investigation for violations of federal campaign finance laws with no charges being filed
Represented large religious organization during investigation of misconduct by partner charitable organization and advised on how to respond to violations by that partner organization
Resolved allegations of mishandling of funds by large religious organization without any charges being filed or loss of charitable tax status
Represented principles in investment fund set up to facilitate economic development in Balkan countries
Represented large-scale mail order distributor against investor/principles on issues relative to theft of trade secrets, breach of contract, and unfair competition
