Miami Whistleblower Lawyer

Miami is a hotbed for state and federal contract fraud, as well as tax evasion, securities fraud, and money laundering. And when this type of illegal activity occurs, our team is there, representing the brave Floridians who stand up for what’s right. Although our firm is based out of Washington, DC, we represent whistleblowers all over the world.

If you’ve witnessed fraud, waste, misconduct, or abuse, our team can help you confidentially report your concerns, protect your identity, and maximum the amount of your potential award if one is available. Below are the areas of fraud that we have extensive experience with:

Federal or State Contract Fraud

we represent whistleblowers who come forward with information of fraudsters making false claims on government contracts, especially in defense and healthcare, such as fraud in Medicare (i.e., kickbacks, upcoding, overbilling).

• False Claims Act and Qui Tam: the laws that concern such cases include the False Claims Act (federal) and the Florida False Claims Act (state, more below). Qui tam, a provision of both acts, is a type of lawsuit in which lawsuits are filed by individuals on behalf of the U.S. government, in which a mandatory award is given. This percentage ranges anywhere between 15% and 25% at the state level, and 25% to 30% at the federal level, all determined by the qualify of information provided.

Tax Evasion

We work on cases involving criminal and non-criminal tax evasion. Given Miami’s proximity to Puerto Rico, whistleblowers may have information of individuals avoiding tax by claiming residency but living in Miami; or other schemes that exploit the law.

• IRS Whistleblower Program: the IRS whistleblower program encourages whistleblowers to report tax evasion. In return the Office of the Whistleblower may award a qualified whistleblower between 15% and 30% of a successful recovery. This includes any taxes, penalties, interest, or other amounts.

Securities or Commodities Fraud

Our attorneys represent whistleblowers who report securities or commodities fraud, such as market manipulation, insider trading, illegal non-disclosure agreements, pre-IPO scams and more.

• Dodd-Frank Act – Securities and Commodities: the Dodd-Frank Act was enacted to increase financial stability. To help provide oversight of the financial industry, the SEC and CFTC whistleblower reward programs were created. These programs offer awards between 10% and 30% of the monetary sanctions collected.

Money Laundering

Given Miami’s proximity to several offshore tax havens, we represent whistleblowers who report money laundering schemes or Bank Secrecy Act violations, and those who violate sanctions.

• FinCEN Whistleblower Program: aimed at improving anti-money laundering laws, by incentivizing individuals with awards and protection against retaliation. Awards are up to 30% of the monetary sanctions over $1 million. It also allows for anonymous filing with the assistance of an attorney.

Foreign Corruption

Our lawyers work with individuals who report concerns involving foreign bribery, especially when it involves U.S. corporations or officials using their power to gain an unfair advantage.

• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: under the Dodd-Frank Act, this law incentivizes whistleblowers to report violations of federal securities laws within the United States or abroad. Like the SEC whistleblower program, rewards are also available to eligible whistleblowers who provide strong information to regulators.

Our team also has extensive experience working on cases involving digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and those claiming to use algorithmic trading solutions. We also work with whistleblowers in technology and cybersecurity who have concerns about misconduct, which has significant consequences for the public.

Depending on the specifics of your situation, there may be several whistleblower programs that could apply to you. In some cases, whistleblowers can benefit from multiple laws or programs.

While federal whistleblower laws offer broad protection and rewards, the Florida False Claims Act specifically targets fraud against the state. This includes but is not limited to Medicaid fraud. Our Florida whistleblower attorneys are experts in navigating this complex law to help you expose fraud and protect taxpayers.

If the state of Florida joins a whistleblower case, the potential reward is typically between 15% and 25% of the recovered funds. Without state intervention, the reward can range from 25% to 30%. It’s important to note that the award amount can be reduced if the whistleblower is found to have been involved in planning or initiating the fraud.

To fully understand your rights and options as a whistleblower in Florida, we recommend exploring the relevant state statutes and case law.

If you’re seeking a Miami whistleblower lawyer, look no further than Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto. Although we’re based out of Washington, DC, we represent whistleblowers all over the nation.

Our team is comprised of the world’s top legal talent, including world-renowned whistleblower law pioneer Stephen M. Kohn. Recently, former SEC acting chair and commissioner Allison Herren Lee also joined the team to represent whistleblowers in complex financial fraud cases involving securities.

Get in touch for a free and confidential case assessment today. In many cases, we only get paid when we win your case, so it’s up to you to do what’s right.