Guide to SEC Whistleblower Rewards, SEC Whistleblower Program and Tips for SEC Whistleblowers

 

How Our SEC Whistleblower Lawyers Can Help You Get an SEC Whistleblower Award

 

If you have original information that you would like to report to the SEC Office of the Whistleblower, contact the Director of our SEC Whistleblower Practice at mstock@zuckermanlaw.com or call our leading SEC whistleblower lawyers at (202) 930-5901 or (202) 262-8959. All inquiries are confidential.

In conjunction with our courageous clients, our SEC whistleblower lawyers have helped the SEC halt multi-million dollar investment schemes, expose violations at large publicly traded companies, and return funds to defrauded investors.

In contrast to many other SEC whistleblower law firms, our team of SEC whistleblower lawyers includes a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner with substantial experience auditing public companies and investigating complex fraud schemes. We understand the many challenges that the SEC faces in investigating our clients’ disclosures and take measures to increase the likelihood that the SEC will be able to effectively pursue the disclosures that our SEC whistleblower lawyers provide on behalf of our clients.

Recently, U.S. News and Best Lawyers® named Zuckerman Law a Tier 1 firm in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Click below to hear SEC whistleblower attorney Matthew Stock’s tips for SEC whistleblowers:

SEC Whistleblower Lawyers’ Guide to SEC Whistleblower Rewards and SEC Whistleblower Program

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In the SEC Whistleblower Program: Tips from SEC Whistleblower Attorneys to Maximize an SEC Whistleblower Award, the whistleblower lawyers at Zuckerman Law share their experience gained from representing whistleblowers before the SEC and cover the following topics:

Overview of the SEC Whistleblower Program

• What is the SEC Whistleblower Program?
• Can I submit an anonymous tip to the SEC Whistleblower Office?
• What employment protections are available for SEC whistleblowers?
• What violations qualify for an SEC whistleblower award?
• What are the largest SEC whistleblower awards?

Whistleblowers Eligible for an Award

• Who is an eligible SEC whistleblower?
• Can I submit a claim if I had involvement in the fraud or misconduct?
• Can I submit a tip if I agreed to a confidentiality provision in an employment/severance agreement?
• Can compliance personnel, auditors, officers or directors qualify for an SEC whistleblower award?

Reporting to the SEC and Maximizing Award Percentage

• When is the best time to report the fraud or misconduct to the SEC?
• Do I have to report the violation to my company before reporting the violation to the SEC?
• Can I submit an SEC Whistleblower claim if the SEC already has an open investigation into the matter?
• How do I submit a tip to the SEC?
• What type of evidence should I provide to the SEC?
• What factors does the SEC consider when determining the amount of the award?
• Why should I choose the Zuckerman Law to represent me in my SEC whistleblower claim?

After Reporting to the SEC

• What happens after I submit a tip to the SEC?
• How long does it take to receive an SEC whistleblower award?

Qualifying for an SEC Whistleblower Award

SEC Whistleblower Attorneys’ Tips to Successfuly Navigate SEC Whistleblower Program’s Process

Success of the SEC Whistleblower Program

See our column in Forbes: One Billion Reasons Why The SEC Whistleblower-Reward Program Is Effective.

The following FAQ about the SEC Whistleblower Program identifies the key facets of the program, including aspects of the program that have enabled it to be such a successful tool to fight fraud and protect investors.  For more information about the SEC Whistleblower Program, feel free to call Zuckerman Law at 202-262-8959 for a free, confidential consultation.

1. What is the SEC Whistleblower Program?
2. What violations qualify for an SEC whistleblower award?
3. How can I submit a tip to the SEC?
4. Why should I choose the Zuckerman Law to represent me in my SEC whistleblower claim?
5. Can I submit an anonymous tip to the SEC Whistleblower Office?
6. When is the best time to report the fraud or misconduct to the SEC?
7. Can I submit an SEC Whistleblower claim if the SEC already has an open investigation into the matter?
8. Who is an “eligible” SEC whistleblower?
9. Can compliance personnel, auditors, officers or directors qualify for an SEC whistleblower award?
10. What is “original information”?
11. How might my information “lead to” a successful SEC enforcement action?
12. Can I submit a claim if I had involvement in the fraud or misconduct?
13. Do I have to report a securities law violations to my company before reporting the violation to the SEC?
14. Can I submit a tip if I agreed to a confidentiality provision in an employment/severance agreement?
15. What factors does the SEC consider when determining the amount of the award?
16. What employment protections are available for SEC whistleblowers?
17. What type of evidence should I provide to the SEC?
18. What happens after I submit a tip to the SEC?
19. How long does it take to receive an SEC whistleblower award?
20. What are the largest SEC whistleblower awards?

SEC Whistleblower Attorneys

 

If you have original information that you would like to report to the SEC Office of the Whistleblower, contact the Director of our SEC Whistleblower Practice at mstock@zuckermanlaw.com or call our leading SEC whistleblower lawyers at (202) 930-5901 or (202) 262-8959. All inquiries are confidential.

In conjunction with our courageous clients, our SEC whistleblower lawyers have helped the SEC halt multi-million dollar investment schemes, expose violations at large publicly traded companies, and return funds to defrauded investors.

In contrast to many other SEC whistleblower law firms, our team of SEC whistleblower lawyers includes a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner with substantial experience auditing public companies and investigating complex fraud schemes. We understand the many challenges that the SEC faces in investigating our clients’ disclosures and take measures to increase the likelihood that the SEC will be able to effectively pursue the disclosures that our SEC whistleblower lawyers provide on behalf of our clients. Recently, U.S. News and Best Lawyers® named Zuckerman Law a Tier 1 firm in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

SEC Whistleblower Bounties