Jacques Smith Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

My practice is dedicated to helping Life Science companies navigate the shoals of government investigations and enforcement. Recognized as one of the top False Claims Act practitioners in the country, my clients encompass all branches of health care and life sciences. I have more than 30 years of experience handling jury, bench, and administrative trials in a variety of civil and criminal cases in state and federal courts throughout the country and excel at handling complex commercial disputes… Show more My practice is dedicated to helping Life Science companies navigate the shoals of government investigations and enforcement. Recognized as one of the top False Claims Act practitioners in the country, my clients encompass all branches of health care and life sciences. I have more than 30 years of experience handling jury, bench, and administrative trials in a variety of civil and criminal cases in state and federal courts throughout the country and excel at handling complex commercial disputes and internal investigations and responding to government inquiries. From 2013-2024, I served as the national leader of the firm’s Complex Litigation group. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

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- Represent domestic, foreign, and sovereign clients in complex civil litigation at all levels in both federal and state courts, and frequently advise clients on their rights and liabilities before litigation arises- Substantial experience in responding to government subpoenas and civil investigative demands as well as supervising a nationwide litigation docket of complex cases arising in multiple states- More than 50 of my cases have been reportedSelected significant matters… Show more - Represent domestic, foreign, and sovereign clients in complex civil litigation at all levels in both federal and state courts, and frequently advise clients on their rights and liabilities before litigation arises- Substantial experience in responding to government subpoenas and civil investigative demands as well as supervising a nationwide litigation docket of complex cases arising in multiple states- More than 50 of my cases have been reportedSelected significant matters include:- Representation of a large public hospital in the resolution of a $70 million False Claims Act and Stark Law litigation in United States ex rel. Reilly v. North Broward Hospital District (USDC SD Fla.)- For more than 17 years, served as lead litigation counsel representing a global pharmaceutical manufacturer in connection with the Average Wholesale Price MDL throughout the country in In re Pharmaceutical Industry Average Wholesale Litigation (MDL No. 1456)- Obtained dismissal on behalf of a global pharmaceutical company in two related litigations alleging violations of the False Claims Act (United States ex rel. John R. Borzilleri, M.D., et al v. Abbvie, Inc., et al.) (USDC SDNY and DRI)- Obtained declination of two proton therapy centers in a False Claims Act, Stark Law, and Anti-Kickback Statute investigation in United States ex. rel. Ward v. ProCure Management (USDC WD Ok.)- Obtained declination on behalf of the former president of a benefit management company in a False Claims Act investigation (the former company entered into a $54 million settlement) (USDC SDNY) Show less

- Maintained a dual career with Arent Fox and the Navy for 24 years- Promoted to Captain in the United States Navy in 2009 and designated as a Litigation Expert by the Navy Judge Advocate General Corps’ Military Justice Litigation Career Track Selection Board - From 1996-2007, served as a civil litigator for the Department of the Navy and Commanding Officer (acting)/Executive Officer of the Regional Legal Service Office for Naval District Washington- From 2008-2020, served as a… Show more - Maintained a dual career with Arent Fox and the Navy for 24 years- Promoted to Captain in the United States Navy in 2009 and designated as a Litigation Expert by the Navy Judge Advocate General Corps’ Military Justice Litigation Career Track Selection Board - From 1996-2007, served as a civil litigator for the Department of the Navy and Commanding Officer (acting)/Executive Officer of the Regional Legal Service Office for Naval District Washington- From 2008-2020, served as a Military Judge including service as a General Courts-Martial Military Judge, Chief Judge and Commanding Officer for the Navy Reserve Trial Judiciary, and appellate judge on the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals Show less

- Began my career as a litigator while serving with the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the United States Navy- Served as a prosecutor, chief defense counsel, and appellate defense counsel while being stationed in locations throughout the world- Gained extensive litigation experience, trying hundreds of courts-martial at trial and on appeal- Later served in the Navy's General Litigation Division representing the Navy's and Department of Defense's interests in Federal District… Show more - Began my career as a litigator while serving with the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the United States Navy- Served as a prosecutor, chief defense counsel, and appellate defense counsel while being stationed in locations throughout the world- Gained extensive litigation experience, trying hundreds of courts-martial at trial and on appeal- Later served in the Navy's General Litigation Division representing the Navy's and Department of Defense's interests in Federal District Courts and Courts of Appeal throughout the country, the United States Court of Claims, and the Federal Circuit- Named the American Bar Association's Outstanding Young Naval Attorney in 1993 Show less

Jd, Law

Ba, Communications & History

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Nu

Advanced Evidence

51St Military Judge'S Course

Trial Advocacy Institute

Education record

Downing College, International Law

International, French, & Comparative Law