Personal Injury, Employment, & Fraud Attorney Serving Clients in Newport News, VA
A trial lawyer with more than 20 years of experience, James H. (Jamie) Shoemaker, Jr., is an experienced advocate for individuals who need legal representation in cases involving:
- Employment law, such as sexual harassment or retaliation cases
- Fair Labor Standards Act, such as wage and hour violation cases
- False Claims Act, whistleblower cases
Mr. Shoemaker provides free consultations* for most types of cases: whistleblower, wage and hour, and sexual harassment.
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Our Recent Wins
Jamie represented the successful whistleblower in U.S. ex rel Williams v. Reckitt Benckiser Group (“RBG”) which settled for a total of $1.4 billion dollars in 2019 – at the time it was the largest fraud settlement ever obtained related to the opioid crisis. In 2021, he represented the same client against a Reckitt subsidiary that resulted in an additional $600 million dollar settlement. Though Jamie’s client was the third to file against the Reckitt family of companies, he was the first lawyer to name the London-based parent, RBG. As a result, Jamie’s client was deemed first-filed as to both cases and won a high 8-figure whistleblower award.
Meet Our Attorney
From Our Clients
Highly recommend Jamie Shoemaker. Jamie was responsive, thorough, and expertly navigated all aspects of the case. Excellent communication from Jamie and Sue, they kept me apprised of all developments in a timely manner and effectively explained all aspects and ramifications as they developed. Very professional and courteous, as well as empathetic to my situation.
Jamie was amazing to work with. He was efficient, extremely knowledgeable and kept me appraised with important information. He broke things down in lament terms which helped us handle things in a better manner. Also his paralegal Sue was a big help as well. If you are looking for someone who will work diligently and help you navigate your case ...