Whistleblowers play an important role in exposing fraud against the government, safeguarding public funds, and holding wrongdoers accountable. Numerous government whistleblower programs allow individuals to report fraud against the government, violations of commodity laws, securities laws or anti-money laundering laws. Under these programs, whistleblowers may be eligible to receive an award.

However, reporting fraud comes with risks, including navigating legal complexities and possible employment retaliation. That is why it is important to understand the benefits of hiring an experienced whistleblower attorney.

While it is possible to submit a whistleblower claim on your own, and it may be tempting to use ChatGPT or another LLM to compose a submission, there are numerous advantages to working with an experienced and successful whistleblower attorney to increase the likelihood of a successful whistleblower claim.

First, whether considering a claim involving the False Claims Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), IRS, or DOJ whistleblower programs, it is important to understand that each program has a unique and complex legal framework. A single claim may also fall within the jurisdiction of multiple programs, requiring coordination between the whistleblower and various groups of government attorneys and investigators. Hiring an experienced whistleblower attorney can help you navigate the intricacies of each whistleblower program and the processes for correctly submitting a whistleblower claim.

An experienced whistleblower attorney will also ensure that a whistleblower’s complaint is treated with the seriousness it deserves; that it is drafted properly and in a compelling manner, submitted to the correct court or program and within the proper timeframe, adhering to all legal requirements and deadlines.

Legal representation can also help determine the viability of any potential whistleblower claim, assist in gathering evidence, including interviewing witnesses, organizing necessary documents, and working with potential expert witnesses.

An experienced whistleblower attorney also represents your interests when working with government investigators.  Human relationships are important to government attorneys and investigators, and whistleblower attorneys are able to develop strong relationships to advance your case, negotiate a settlement, or advocate on your behalf before either the government or a judge.

Finally, some whistleblower programs allow a whistleblower to remain anonymous provided you are represented by an attorney.

With an experienced whistleblower attorney, you can confidently know your case has the best chance of success and that you are protected to the full extent of whistleblower protections.

Phillips & Cohen is recognized as the most successful whistleblower law firm, working with clients in the United States and abroad in matters involving all federal whistleblower programs. We have specialized in successfully representing whistleblowers for over 35 years. For a confidential review of your case, contact Phillips & Cohen.

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