James H. Shoemaker, Jr. Attorney at Law is a distinguished trial lawyer and employment attorney with over 20 years of experience, specializing in whistleblower claims, employment disputes, and personal injury cases. Recognized as a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers and holding Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for quality and integrity, the firm is known for securing landmark settlements, including a historic $1.4 billion False Claims Act case related to the opioid crisis.
The practice adopts a results-driven approach, having litigated more than 70 cases to verdict and settled hundreds through negotiation and mediation. It primarily represents individuals, including government employees, professionals, and whistleblowers, in complex legal matters involving fraud, discrimination, harassment, and personal injury. Free consultations are offered for most cases, including whistleblower, wage and hour, and sexual harassment matters.
Services Offered
- Employment Law
- Employee Contracts
- Employment Discrimination
- Government Employees – MSPB – EEO
- Racial Harassment
- Security Clearances
- Sexual Harassment
- Wage and Hour Violations
- Workplace Retaliation
- Wrongful Discharge
- Whistleblower – Fraud – Qui Tam
- Defense Contractor Fraud
- Department of Education Fraud
- Financial Industry Fraud
- SEC Whistleblower
- IRS Tax Fraud
- Government Construction Fraud
- Government Employee False Claims
- Medicare and Medicaid Fraud
- Pharmaceutical Fraud
- Oil & Mineral Rights Fraud
- Healthcare Fraud
- Other Fraud
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Airplane Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
- Civil Rights Violations
- Physician / Nurse Licensure & Discipline
Serving clients in Newport News, VA and beyond, the firm handles cases in state and federal courts nationwide, as well as before arbitration panels and administrative law judges. It is particularly noted for its expertise in high-stakes whistleblower and fraud cases, achieving some of the largest settlements in related legal history.
