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Mike Bothwell

The Bothwell Law Group

33 years of experience
Health Care Law

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Biography

Mike Bothwell graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University Law School in 1991, earning membership in the Order of the Coif. He was an editor of the BYU Law Review, where he published two articles. Prior to beginning his practice, Mr. Bothwell clerked for the Honorable Richard C. Freeman, United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia. Mr. Bothwell is presently admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Georgia, as well as in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Eleventh, Sixth, Ninth, and D.C. Circuits.

From 1992 to 1996 Mr. Bothwell worked in a “big firm” commercial litigation practice that included securities, environmental, intellectual property, employment, contract, and fraud issues. In 1994, Mr. Bothwell began to focus his practice on False Claims Act qui tam relator whistleblower actions, and in 1996 he started a solo practice that has grown to be Bothwell Law Group.

In the mid 1990s, Mr. Bothwell was asked to join with other pioneers in the field to start the first national False Claims Act qui tam plaintiff’s bar. Mr. Bothwell focuses exclusively on representing False Claims Act qui tam relator whistleblowers and is recognized nationally for his contributions to and success in the field. Mr. Bothwell is frequently solicited as a speaker and trainer at state, local and national levels and for input into national and regional strategies, analysis and argument concerning all aspects of the False Claims Act and qui tam representation. Mr. Bothwell has helped shape the scope of False Claims Act law and is acknowledged by scholars and practitioners as a national leader in the field.

Mike Bothwell has pioneered a strong pro bono practice of advising less experienced attorneys, mentoring attorneys new to the field of False Claims Act litigation, and providing amicus briefs on important issues. In his capacity as founder and managing partner, Mr. Bothwell has trained several attorneys now practicing in the a

Education

Brigham Young University: J.D. (1991); 1988 - 1991; Mr. Bothwell is presently admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Georgia, as well as in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Eleventh, Sixth, Ninth, and D.C. Circuits.; Honors: Mike Bothwell graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University Law School in 1991, earning membership in the Order of the Coif.; Activities: He was an editor of the BYU Law Review, where he published two articles. Prior to beginning his practice, Mr. Bothwell clerked for the Honorable Richard C. Freeman, United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.