Matthew Phelps

Experience

1. Assistant United States Attorney

   United States Attorneys' Offices

   Nov 2014 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US

   July 2019 - Present Deputy Chief, Fraud and Public Corruption SectionHealth Care Fraud CoordinatorCriminal Discovery CoordinatorE-Discovery CoordinatorMultiple federal jury trials; charges included conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, health care fraud, honest services wire fraud, bribery, money laundering, aggravated identity theft, and extortion.Secured multiple guilty pleas; charges included theft from a union, conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, and bankruptcy fraud. Investigate and prosecute fraud and public corruption in Maryland, with a focus in health care fraud. Provide training and guidance to the Office on discovery and e-discovery issues. Utilize e-discovery platforms and software to review high volumes of electronic discovery, including Relativity, Everlaw, Eclipse, and Cellebrite.November 2014 - June 2019Civil DivisionConduct investigations under the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, and the Controlled Substances Act, with federal agencies, including HHS OIG, FBI, DEA, and DCIS. Serve as the attorney adviser for the Financial Litigation Unit, which is responsible for collecting debts owed to the government, including federal criminal restitution. Advise prosecutors on all aspects related to the imposition and collection of federal criminal restitution.Defend the United States in medical malpractice actions stemming from medical treatment provided at military facilities and federally supported health centers.Represent federal agencies in Title VII and Rehabilitation Act employment litigation. Taken or defended expert depositions in the following specialties: cardiology, forensic pathology, internal medicine, maternal fetal medicine, neurosurgery, neonatology, obstetrics, and pulmonology.

Skills

• Ansi Z535
• Personal Injury
• Construction Law
• Asbestos Litigation
• Product Liability
• Commercial Litigation
• Medical Malpractice
• Consequential Damage Limitations