About
The Law Offices of Paul Weidenfeld, founded in 1980 and based in Washington, DC, focuses on healthcare law with an emphasis on fraud and abuse, regulatory compliance, and related civil and criminal matters. The practice advises providers and individuals on False Claims Act exposure, criminal healthcare fraud statutes, and enforcement risks, and handles investigations, litigation, and mediation.
The firm is led by healthcare attorney Paul Weidenfeld, former National Health Care Fraud Coordinator for the U.S. Department of Justice and a former federal prosecutor. He has tried more than 50 cases and presented over 25 appellate arguments, with appearances in federal and state courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. He is also listed on the Louisiana Mediator Registry and the Louisiana State Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section’s Mediator Registry.
Weidenfeld co-founded Exclusion Screening, LLC and ComplianceHotline.com, SaaS solutions that help providers meet Federal and State compliance obligations. Their SAFER software screens employees, contractors, and vendors against the OIG LEIE, SAM, and all state exclusion databases, supporting routine verification to reduce the risk of civil monetary penalties and False Claims Act liability. The firm provides practical, risk-focused guidance grounded in deep enforcement and compliance experience.