Oregon SEC Whistleblower Attorneys

If you're an employee or corporate insider with information surrounding federal securities violations, our firm has the resources you need to submit a tip as a whistleblower and gain the financial compensation you deserve. We represent individuals in Oregon, nationwide, and internationally to the SEC Office of the Whistleblower. Teamed with a former SEC Enforcement Attorney, the Silver Law Group and the Law Firm of David R. Chase has an extensive understanding of how the Commission investigates tips and how to gain the largest award possible.

Whistleblowers are eligible for 10 to 30 percent of each successful SEC enforcement action over $1 million. However, just because you have evidence and submit a tip doesn't mean the SEC will rush to pursue it. The Commission reserves a meticulous set of eligibility rules, so it's critical to retain an experienced team of attorneys to increase your chances of compensation and protect your rights.

Securities violations cover many scenarios, from fraudulent securities offerings and market manipulation to insider trading and Ponzi schemes. Although company employees and other corporate insiders may think they have allegations to bring forward, an experienced SEC whistleblower attorney may recognize others to pursue, such as the following:

• Hedge fund fraud
• Investment adviser fraud
• FCPA violations
• Commodities and futures fraud
• Internal reporting non-compliance
• Accounting fraud by publicly traded companies
• Foreign bribery
• EB-5 investment fraud
• Stockbroker and broker-dealer misconduct

Since the Whistleblower Program's first year in 2011, the SEC's awards-based approach to enforcement has led to billions recovered. More recently, between 2020 and 2023, the record for the amount awarded to whistleblowers after a single enforcement action was broken twice, and now sits at $279 million.

To maximize the potential for awards, whistleblowers must understand what the Commission needs to launch an investigation. Eligible Oregon whistleblowers must provide the following in their tips:

• Timely information: Whistleblowers must submit a tip before the SEC has in-depth or extensive information or evidence of violations.
• Significant information: Although any information or evidence can lead to an SEC investigation, the Commission only moves forward with significant data.
• Original information: SEC investigators require first-hand accounts from employees and company insiders to pursue investigations.

While reporting allegations through an internal compliance channel is not required for the SEC to launch an investigation, it can raise the compensation awarded. Moreover, the more in-depth evidence a person has, the more likely an investigation will occur, and the award may be closer to the 30 percent limit following a successful enforcement action.

With rule modifications, the SEC is increasing the opportunity for financial awards. The Commission may only consider the dollar amount of the recovery or enforcement action for raising an award and no longer lower it. Additionally, whistleblowers may now provide information about federal securities violations that lead to non-SEC enforcement actions.

It can be a stressful challenge despite the upsides of becoming an SEC whistleblower. Whistleblowers risk retaliation by employers, especially those choosing to pursue submitting a tip without professional assistance or representation. Furthermore, the SEC only investigates a tiny proportion of tips submitted, usually those with the most initial potential.

While you may believe the odds are against you to gain an award, you have a chance to contact a team dedicated to ensuring the SEC adjudicates federal securities violations. The Silver Law Group and the Law Firm of David R. Chase have created a strategic alliance to represent SEC whistleblowers like you. We have years of experience representing whistleblowers in Salem, Portland, Eugene, and other areas throughout Oregon.

Contact our offices today if you're an employee or company insider with original, timely, and significant information about securities violations. Attorneys with the Silver Law Group and the Law Firm of David R. Chase understand what the SEC seeks to launch an investigation into violations, including how Oregon SEC whistleblowers can maximize their potential awards.

For a confidential consultation with a top SEC whistleblower attorney and to become an Oregon SEC whistleblower, contact Silver Law Group and the Law Firm of David R. Chase by email or call us today at (800) 975-4345.