Julie Webster Popham

Julie Webster Popham, a former appellate staff attorney admitted to practice in both Ohio and Kentucky, brings valuable insight to complex civil litigation at every stage—trial, post-trial, and appeal. Her appellate-level background equips her to craft persuasive arguments and guide clients through nuanced legal terrain. Julie’s attention to detail and deep understanding of court procedures make her an essential asset for any client seeking clarity in complicated disputes.

Admissions

Ohio
Kentucky
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 6th, 7th, and 10th Circuits
U.S. District Courts for the S.D. Ohio, N.D. Ohio, E.D. Ky., W.D. Ky., E.D. Mich., C.D. Illinois.

Education

University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D. 1992
Thomas More College, English B.A. and Mathematics A.A., Magna Cum Laude, 1989

After graduating in the top 15% of her class from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, Ms. Popham served as a law clerk to Hon. Thomas Grady of the Ohio Court of Appeals. She has contributed substantially to our False Claims Act publications and litigation, and co-authored our original-source and materiality articles. Ms. Popham has been selected as an Ohio Rising Star Super Lawyer for 2005, 2006, and 2007 by Law & Politics Magazine.

Ms. Popham worked for several years defending one of the nation’s largest independent Pepsi bottlers from an attempt by PepsiCo to revoke its franchises. The case was resolved after the U.S. District Court denied all of PepsiCo’s claims and granted summary judgment for the bottler.

Recognitions

Firm listed in U.S. News Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2011-2017 under categories of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law (Individuals), and Litigation (Eminent Domain & Condemnation)
Ohio Rising Star Super Lawyer for 2005, 2006, and 2007 by Law & Politics Magazine.

Representative Cases

United States ex rel. Parikh v. Premera Blue Cross (W.D. Wash.)(Medicare Fraud)
United States ex rel. Roby v. The Boeing Co. (S.D. Ohio, 6th Cir.)(Army Chinook Helicopters)
Pepsi Co. v. Central Investment Corp. , (S.D. Ohio)(Franchise Survival Fight)
Cundall v. U.S. Bank (Ham. Co., 1st Dist., Ohio S. Ct.)(Trust)
Shell v. Ward ( Ham. Co., 1st Dist.)(Attorney Malpractice)
Herschel Moore v. Sterling Enterprises, Inc., et al. (Gallatin Co. Cir. Ct. Ky.)(Personal Injury)
United States ex rel. Yarberry v. Sears and Kmart (S.D. Ill.) (Pharmacy Fraud/Kickbacks)
United States ex rel. Proctor v. Safeway (C.D. Illinois) (Pharmacy Pricing)
United States ex rel. White, et al. v. Mobile Care EMS & Transport, et al. (S.D. Ohio) (Non-emergency Medical Transport Billing)
United States ex rel. Hines v. VPA, P.C. (E.D. Michigan) (Health Care Fraud)

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