West Virginia SEC Whistleblower Attorneys

The Silver Law Group and the Law Firm of David R. Chase have formed a strategic alliance equipped with the knowledge and expertise necessary to assist you in obtaining financial compensation by submitting tips to the SEC Office of the Whistleblower. If you are a West Virginia resident with credible info regarding violations of federal securities laws, such as Ponzi schemes or market manipulation, contact us today. Staffed with a former SEC Enforcement attorney, our team fully understands the whistleblower process and leverages this knowledge to maximize the potential for a successful outcome. 

The SEC whistleblower program offers awards ranging from 10 to 30 percent of the amounts collected in enforcement actions that exceed $1 million. However, the process can be complex and lengthy, with many restrictions on how the SEC uses whistleblower information to take enforcement action. Working with our experienced SEC whistleblower attorneys will make it easier to report to the SEC while still providing you with anonymity to prevent retaliation from employers.

Becoming an SEC whistleblower can be a daunting process, especially with the possibility of employer retaliation and the SEC's rigorous requirements for eligibility. Nevertheless, the potential for substantial financial awards and the chance to uphold the public interest are compelling incentives. If you decide to come forward, you shouldn't leave anything to chance, as the SEC is known not to pursue every claim if they aren't satisfied with the information. 

Our whistleblower law firm can assist you in submitting a tip that will get the attention of the SEC and potentially secure you a substantial award. Our team can help you if you have knowledge of securities violations in many forms, including:

• Ponzi schemes
• Insider trading
• Internal reporting non-compliance
• EB-5 investment fraud
• Market manipulation
• Foreign bribery or FCPA violations
• Hedge fund or adviser fraud
• Public company accounting fraud
• Commodities and futures fraud
• Unregistered or fraudulent securities offerings

We represent whistleblowers across West Virginia, including Charleston, Huntington, and Morgantown. Our team, including a former SEC Enforcement attorney, understands the SEC Whistleblower Program and will do everything possible to achieve the highest award.

Since the SEC launched its whistleblower program in 2011, it has awarded over $2 billion to individuals who provided valuable information to the Commission. Individual rewards can be significant, with a record-breaking $279 million in 2023 and another significant award of $114 million in 2020. These rewards have encouraged many to come forward, resulting in more successful enforcement actions each year.

The 2022 updates to the program have further increased the potential financial rewards for whistleblowers. Those who provide information about securities violations will now be eligible for awards even for non-SEC enforcement actions. The SEC can also increase an award based on the dollar amount of the enforcement action, but it cannot be reduced. 

SEC whistleblowers in West Virginia can gain monetary rewards between 10 to 30 percent of successful enforcement actions of over $1 million resulting from their tips. The reward percentage will depend on the quality of the information, and whistleblowers must provide the Commission with the following information:

• Original information: The SEC requires first-hand knowledge of federal securities violations. Reporting allegations internally is unnecessary to receive compensation, but it may increase the award amount.
• Significant information: The SEC can reward you for any information that leads to enforcement action, but your award will likely be higher if you provide substantial, in-depth information.
• Timely information: You must provide information to the SEC before they independently take enforcement action against that violation. You cannot claim compensation if you do not willingly come forward and are forced to provide information by a court order.

Our West Virginia SEC whistleblower attorneys can assist you in coming forward with information if you are aware of federal securities violations. Our experienced team represents residents in Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, or elsewhere in the state before the Commission to help ensure your tip follows all guidelines and leads to compensation.

If you have knowledge of your company's violations of securities law, contact our team today. Our unique insight allows us to understand precisely what information the SEC seeks, helping you maximize your potential compensation. Our experienced attorneys, including a former SEC Enforcement attorney, will work with you to ensure your tip meets all guidelines and has the best chance of success.

Our team can assist whistleblowers across West Virginia secure the rewards they deserve. For a free and confidential consultation, contact the Silver Law Group and the Law Firm of David R. Chase today by email or call us at (800) 975-4345.