Illinois SEC Whistleblower Attorneys

The SEC’s Office of the Whistleblower encourages anyone with original and reliable information about federal securities law violations, such as accounting fraud, insider trading, or Ponzi Schemes, to report it. If the information leads to an enforcement action, the SEC whistleblower will be financially compensated for their help.

Our SEC whistleblower lawyers have worked with individuals throughout Illinois, the United States, and globally. Contact our SEC whistleblowers attorneys today to maximize the likelihood of your tip being investigated and improve your chances of receiving the highest possible reward. Our experienced team of SEC whistleblower lawyers includes a former SEC Enforcement Attorney with unique proficiencies and a strong understanding of SEC investigations.

According to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s updated whistleblower program rules, the definition of a “whistleblower” is an individual who delivers original information on potential securities law violations to the SEC in writing. If the information is not submitted to the SEC Office of the Whistleblower in writing or is not original, the Illinois SEC whistleblower will not be eligible for a whistleblower reward. This is unfortunate because if the information provided to the SEC triggers an enforcement proceeding, the whistleblower could be awarded between 10% and 30% of the amount collected by the SEC.

Working with our SEC whistleblower attorneys to help file your application will increase the probability of your tip being investigated and you landing a high-dollar financial reward. Moreover, if you would like to remain anonymous, your attorney can file the application on your behalf and remain the face of the case.

At the Law Firm of David R. Chase and Silver Law Group, we understand how important the SEC Whistleblower Program is to minimizing investor harm and maintaining the integrity of our country’s capital markets. As such, we deeply believe in ensuring our Illinois whistleblower clients are handsomely rewarded for their part in bringing the information to the SEC for investigation.

One of the largest SEC whistleblower awards so far was $279 million. It went to a single whistleblower whose information and assistance were key to the success of the case.

With partners that include prominent investor advocates, former SEC prosecutors, Wall Street defense attorneys, and a team of accomplished forensic accountants and investigators, our whistleblower attorneys can provide our Illinois SEC whistleblower clients with the support they need to improve their chances of recovering a whistleblower award.

The SEC Office of the Whistleblower has authorized the SEC Whistleblower Program to issue awards for original, timely, and reliable tips on SEC violations. Such violations include:

• EB-5 investment fraud
• Foreign bribery and other FCPA violations
• Market manipulation or “pump and dump” schemes
• Hedge fund fraud
• Investment and securities fraud
• Commodities and futures fraud
• Unregistered securities offerings
• Fraudulent securities offerings
• Inadequate internal controls or supervisory systems
• Ponzi schemes
• Investment adviser fraud
• Insider trading
• Broker-dealer and stockbroker misconduct
• Accounting fraud committed by publicly traded companies
• False or misleading statements about a company or investment or violations of auditor independence rules

Contact our SEC whistleblower lawyers today to verify that your information relates to an SEC violation. Our Chicago and Illinois SEC whistleblower lawyers will review the information you have discovered and determine which category of violation it falls into, whether there is a case for the SEC to investigate, and the potential bounty you could be awarded.

SEC whistleblower cases are extremely nuanced and require keen attention to detail and intricate knowledge of the SEC whistleblower program. To provide our clients with the assistance and protection they need to persevere in an SEC whistleblower case, Silver Law Group and the Law Firm of David R. Chase, Esq. have formed a strategic alliance. As a former SEC Enforcement Attorney, Attorney Chase has a comprehensive understanding of SEC investigations and how best to use your information to ensure it is not only investigated but that you receive the highest reward possible for your contribution.

Call our offices today at (800) 975-4345 or contact us through our online form for a free, confidential consultation with an SEC whistleblower attorney.

For more information on the SEC whistleblower program, you may request a free copy of managing partner Scott L. Silver, Esq.’s widely acclaimed SEC Whistleblower Primer.