Bradley E. Markano
Counsel
Bradley Markano is a skilled litigator whose practice focuses on high stakes commercial and class action litigation, with particular expertise in cases brought under the False Claims Act (FCA) and state consumer fraud statutes. As part of the firm's Complex Civil Litigation and White Collar Defense practices, Mr. Markano has handled all stages of multi-jurisdictional investigations and litigation, including pre-complaint investigations, motions practice, discovery, trial, and appeals. He has made appearances in state and federal courts nationwide.
Mr. Markano has an active pro bono practice and has represented clients in immigration and civil rights claims in both state and federal courts.
Prior to joining Miller & Chevalier, he was a litigation associate at a multinational law firm. He began his legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable John A. Kronstadt at the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. While attending the New York University School of Law, Mr. Markano was Managing Editor of the New York University Law Review.
Representative Engagements
- Secured dismissal with prejudice of all claims in a putative securities fraud class action suit brought against the CEO of an AI technology company in the District of Maryland.
- Successfully represented a government contractor in a qui tam action arising from provision of linguists to the U.S. Army in Iraq and Kuwait, culminating in summary judgment for the defendants on all claims.
- Represented a national pharmaceutical distributor in dozens of lawsuits and appeals by state and local governments seeking to recover costs allegedly caused by the distribution of prescription opioids.
- Successfully represented a subsidiary of a Fortune 10 company in FCA litigation, resulting in the grant of summary judgment and the government's voluntary dismissal of all claims.
- Drafted a successful motion to dismiss FCA retaliation claims brought against a major pharmaceutical company in the Northern District of Ohio.
- Represented a national pharmaceutical manufacturer in an FCA case premised on alleged Anti-Kickback Statute violations and fraudulent inducement claims.
- Co-chaired a one-week jury trial in the District of Utah on behalf of plaintiffs asserting Fourth Amendment violations by federal law enforcement officers.
Admissions
State Admissions
- California
- District of Columbia
Court Admissions
- United States District Court for the District of Columbia
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Clerkships
- Clerk, The Honorable John A. Kronstadt, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
News and Events
Publications
Internal Publication
DOJ Announces New West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
Internal Publication
DOJ Remarks Highlight Expanded Use of FCA and New Opportunities to Seek Dismissal of FCA Claims
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DOJ Year End FCA Enforcement Roundup
Internal Publication
End-of-Year DOJ Announcements Signal Increased Risk to Importers from Criminal and Civil Trade Fraud Enforcement
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