Mark Sweet
USA Guide 2024
Band 4 : False Claims Act
Band 4
About
Provided by Mark Sweet
Practice Areas
Mark is an investigations and trial attorney with 20 years of experience. He has a deep knowledge of the False Claims Act (FCA) and routinely represents clients responding to Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) and facing fraud investigations and whistleblower complaints. He has successfully navigated clients through high-stakes, high-profile investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), federal Inspectors General (IGs), Congress, and other law enforcement agencies. Mark also serves as lead trial counsel on complex commercial litigation involving government contracts, copyright and trade secrets, environmental issues, health care, federal grants, and other issues. Mark will aggressively represent clients all the way through trial, and he has a track record of winning cases and securing favorable settlements.
Career
Financial Analyst, American Airlines (1998-2000)
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association, Section of Public Contract Law, Procurement Fraud and False Claims Committee; American Bar Association, Section of Criminal Justice, White Collar Crime Committee; Federal Bar Association, Qui Tam Section; Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA), Enforcement Committee; William B. Bryant Inn of Court; District of Columbia Bar; North Carolina Bar; U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Fourth, Fifth and District of Columbia Circuits; U.S. District Courts for the District of Columbia, Northern District of Illinois, and Southern District of Texas
Chambers Review
USA
Mark Sweet is becoming a go-to lawyer for handling FCA cases concerning government contracts and procurement fraud.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mark is very practical and relatable in litigation. He sees the big picture."
"Mark is reliable, practical and well versed in procurement and enforcement issues."
"Mark is an excellent attorney."
"Mark is very practical and relatable in litigation. He sees the big picture."
"Mark is reliable, practical and well versed in procurement and enforcement issues."
"Mark is an excellent attorney."