Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Attorney

We Help Individuals Nationwide File Whistleblower Claims Under the Dodd-Frank Act

Enacted in 2010, the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) established stringent corporate compliance obligations while also expanding upon existing obligations under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and various other federal securities laws. Crucially, the Dodd-Frank Act also includes whistleblower provisions—and, today, it serves as one of the foundations for the CFTC and SEC whistleblower programs.

We help whistleblowers report fraud and other violations of the Dodd-Frank Act to the federal government. If you are eligible to file a complaint with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) or U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a whistleblower lawyer at our firm can help you come forward. If you have questions about coming forward, our lawyers can explain everything you need to know in order to make an informed decision.

Experienced Legal Representation for All Types of Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Complaints

Along with establishing its own corporate compliance obligations, the Dodd-Frank Act requires publicly traded companies to comply with various other federal requirements as well. While this gives the CFTC and SEC broad enforcement authority, it also means that whistleblowers can come forward under the Dodd-Frank Act in a wide range of circumstances.

Some examples of common types of whistleblower cases under the Dodd-Frank Act include:

Corporate Accounting Fraud

The Dodd-Frank Act and SOX directly address publicly traded companies’ corporate accounting responsibilities. Accurate corporate accounting is essential to protecting the stability of the financial markets and to protecting investors, and the CFTC and SEC routinely pursue enforcement actions involving corporate accounting violations.

Commodities, Options, and Futures Violations

The CFTC relies on the Dodd-Frank whistleblower provisions to uncover and prosecute all types of statutory violations involving commodities, options, and futures. Under the CFTC whistleblower reward program, eligible whistleblowers who help the CFTC pursue successful enforcement actions are entitled to a financial reward calculated as 10% to 30% of the total monetary sanctions recovered.

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Violations

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations fall under the Dodd-Frank whistleblower provisions as well. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) frequently relies on whistleblower information to investigate suspected FCPA violations (i.e., bribery of foreign officials), and the DOJ currently maintains an active whistleblower reward program as well. The DOJ is the nation’s top law enforcement agency; and, while it is prepared to pursue both civil and criminal enforcement actions as warranted, it still relies heavily on whistleblowers to come forward.

Securities Violations

The SEC Office of the Whistleblower accepts complaints under the Dodd-Frank Act involving all types of securities law violations. This includes violations of SOX, the Securities Exchange Act, and other federal statutes. SEC whistleblower awards can be substantial, and we have extensive experience reporting SEC violations on behalf of whistleblowers. If you have a potential whistleblower claim under the Dodd-Frank Act involving a securities violation, we encourage you to contact us promptly for a confidential consultation.

Other Forms of Corporate Fraud and Misconduct

Whistleblowers can report various other forms of corporate fraud and misconduct under the Dodd-Frank Act as well. If you have independent knowledge of any form of fraudulent activity, coming forward in a timely manner will be essential for securing your rights as a whistleblower. Our Dodd-Frank whistleblower attorneys have experience helping individuals report violations to the CFTC, DOJ, SEC, and other government regulators, and we can come forward on your behalf as soon as you authorize us to do so.

Why Dodd-Frank Whistleblowers Choose Our Law Firm to Represent Them

If you need a CFTC, DOJ, or SEC whistleblower attorney to file a complaint under the Dodd-Frank Act, why should you choose our law firm to represent you? Here is what we offer our CFTC, DOJ, and SEC whistleblower clients:

In-Depth Knowledge of All Pertinent Federal Laws – Our lawyers routinely handle matters involving the Dodd-Frank Act and the complex securities laws that apply in corporate whistleblower cases. Whether you are prepared to report financial fraud, a Ponzi scheme, unauthorized trading, or any other form of unlawful conduct, we have the insights you need.
Extensive Experience Representing Federal Whistleblowers – Our lawyers have extensive experience representing federal whistleblowers. We have worked with the CFTC, the DOJ, and the SEC Whistleblower Office on numerous occasions, and we are intimately familiar with these agencies’ investigative practices and priorities.
Prior Experience Prosecuting Commodities and Securities Fraud At the DOJ – Our team includes lawyers who previously prosecuted commodities and securities fraud at the DOJ—including cases under the government’s Dodd-Frank whistleblower program. We are equally comfortable working with the government on behalf of our clients behind the scenes and helping the government pursue enforcement actions in federal district court.
Strict Confidentiality, No Pressure, and No Out-of-Pocket Costs – As your law firm, we will maintain all information you share with us in strict confidence. We will only contact the government if you authorize us to do so, and we will not pressure you to come forward. If you decide to come forward, we will represent you at no out-of-pocket cost. If your case is successful, our legal fees will be paid out of the monetary sanctions collected.
Comprehensive Representation for All Whistleblower-Related Matters – Along with handling Dodd-Frank Act whistleblower cases, we also handle all other federal whistleblower-related matters. For example, if you need to come forward under the False Claims Act instead, we can handle your case in this scenario as well. We can also protect your rights as a whistleblower, and we can work with the government on your behalf to recover your monetary award if you become entitled to receive one.

FAQs: Serving as a Federal Whistleblower Under the Dodd-Frank Act

How Do I Report Securities Fraud to the Federal Government?

Reporting securities fraud to the federal government typically involves filing a whistleblower complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Our SEC whistleblower lawyers help clients come forward under the Dodd-Frank Act, SOX, and all other pertinent federal securities laws. If you believe that you have nonpublic information about securities fraud, we encourage you to contact us promptly to discuss how we can help you in strict confidence.

What Should I Know About the SEC Whistleblower Process?

Dodd-Frank Act whistleblowers who are eligible to come forward under the SEC’s whistleblower program must strictly comply with the SEC’s filing procedures and other requirements. Those who don’t will not be entitled to the protections that are available under the Dodd-Frank Act or the compensation that is available under the SEC’s whistleblower reward program.

With this being the case, we strongly recommend that prospective Dodd-Frank Act whistleblowers seek experienced legal representation. If you are eligible to come forward, it is important that you do so correctly—both for yourself and for the government’s chances of pursuing a successful enforcement action.

When are CFTC Whistleblower Awards Available Under the Dodd-Frank Act?

CFTC whistleblower awards are available under the Dodd-Frank Act when the CFTC successfully pursues an enforcement action based on the information provided. This could involve entering into a settlement or securing monetary sanctions at a judicial or administrative hearing. In any case, if an eligible whistleblower assists the CFTC with securing monetary sanctions, the whistleblower will generally be entitled to between 10% and 30% of the amount the CFTC recovers.

Should I File a Whistleblower Complaint Under the Dodd-Frank Act or the False Claims Act?

Whether you should file a whistleblower complaint under the Dodd-Frank Act or the False Claims Act depends on the specific information you have in your possession. While the Dodd-Frank Act’s whistleblower provisions encompass an extremely broad range of federal statutory offenses, the False Claims Act applies in cases involving “false or fraudulent claims” under federal contracts, grants, and programs. This encompasses a broad range of whistleblower cases as well; and, to ensure that you come forward through the appropriate channels, you will want to consult with an experienced Dodd-Frank whistleblower attorney.

Will I Need to Go to Federal Court if I Come Forward as a Dodd-Frank Whistleblower?

It is highly unlikely that you will need to go to federal court if you come forward as a Dodd-Frank whistleblower. The CFTC, DOJ, and SEC work with Dodd-Frank whistleblowers behind the scenes, and whistleblowers are entitled to stringent confidentiality protections under federal law. Additionally, while some Dodd-Frank enforcement actions go to trial, most of these cases get resolved behind the scenes as well.

When you schedule a free consultation with a Dodd-Frank whistleblower attorney at our law firm, your attorney will explain everything you need to know about the process. Then, based on this information, you can make an informed and confident decision about what you want to do next.

Speak with an Experienced Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Attorney in Confidence

If you are interested in speaking with a Dodd-Frank whistleblower attorney about contacting the federal government, we strongly encourage you to get in touch. Once you do, we will arrange for you to meet with one of our senior attorneys in strict confidence as soon as possible. To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation, call 888-680-1745 or inquire online today.