Hawaii SEC Whistleblower Attorneys

If you have information regarding federal securities violations like Ponzi schemes, market manipulation, investor fraud, unregistered securities offerings, or other fraudulent activities, the Silver Law Group and the Law Firm of David R. Chase have the skills to help you submit a tip as a whistleblower. We represent individuals in Hawaii, nationwide, and abroad to the SEC Office of the Whistleblower. Having teamed up with a former SEC Enforcement attorney, we understand what the Commission looks for and how to increase the chances of having your tip investigated to help you gain the largest award.

When the Commission conducts a successful enforcement action resulting in at least $1 million, whistleblowers can be awarded 10 to 30 percent of the monetary sanctions collected. However, just because you submit a tip doesn't mean the SEC will initiate an investigation, as the Commission maintains strict rules to assess eligibility. Retaining an experienced team of SEC whistleblower attorneys boosts the chances of SEC enforcement action and helps protect your anonymity.

SEC whistleblowers in Hawaii are eligible for 10 to 30 percent of successful enforcement actions of over $1 million resulting from their whistleblower tips. However, to qualify for awards and maximize compensation, information must meet the following criteria:

• Information is Significant: You can receive an award if your information leads to enforcement action. However, providing detailed and substantial information that significantly impacts the SEC's investigations and enforcement actions will result in a higher potential reward. 
• Information is Original: Any information you give the SEC must be authentic, detailing actual violations you have first-hand knowledge of. While internal reporting is not required, it can increase the award amount.
• Information is Timely: You must voluntarily come forward to the SEC before they take enforcement action or start an investigation. Information provided to the SEC because of court orders does not allow you to receive any monetary award.

Our Hawaii SEC whistleblower attorneys can assist you in providing details of securities violations to the SEC if you have specific knowledge of potential wrongdoing. If you believe your information may be credible, contact our experienced team and empower us to work with the Commission on your behalf to secure fair compensation for your information.

Since adopting the program in 2011, the SEC's whistleblower program has recovered over $6 billion and disbursed over $2 billion in awards to whistleblowers. These incentives have greatly encouraged the reporting of securities violations, with the SEC granting whistleblowers never-before-seen awards in recent years. The largest award to date is $279 million, granted in 2023. 

In FY 2022, the SEC made changes to enhance the financial incentives for whistleblowers. Whistleblowers can now receive payment even for non-SEC enforcement action. Moreover, the SEC can adjust an award upward based on the enforcement action's dollar amount, making the potential rewards even more attractive for whistleblowers.

Don't assume that your knowledge of potential violations won't interest the SEC—you may be leaving money on the table. We can present many types of securities violations to the SEC, such as whistleblower tips, from market manipulation and Ponzi schemes to investor fraud and stockbroker misconduct. Other potential violations include:

• Commodities and futures fraud
• Foreign bribery or FCPA violations
• Accounting fraud 
• Hedge fund fraud
• Fraudulent or unregistered securities
• Investment adviser fraud

Becoming a whistleblower in Honolulu, Hilo, Pearl City, or anywhere in Hawaii isn't easy if you go into the process uninformed. Whistleblowers constantly face the risk of retaliation due to their tips, and the SEC may not even take action based on your information. The experienced attorneys at the Silver Law Group and the Law Firm of David R. Chase can guide you through the reporting process to ensure you do not face any hardships due to your decision to become a whistleblower.

Do you know about securities violations that the SEC should know about? If so, the strategic partnership between Silver Law Group and the Law Firm of David R. Chase can help. With a former SEC Enforcement attorney as part of our experienced team, we are uniquely positioned to help whistleblowers in Hawaii as they report securities violations to the SEC.

We can provide clarity if you aren't sure about your information and whether the SEC will be interested. Call Silver Law Group and the Law Firm of David R. Chase at (800) 975-4345 or reach out by email to schedule your free and confidential consultation today.