New York Whistleblower Attorneys

We Help New York Residents Expose Fraud on Wall Street and Other Violations of Federal Law

Fraud and other forms of corporate wrongdoing cost Americans hundreds of billions of dollars every year. From fraud on Wall Street to fraud under federal defense contracts and healthcare programs, virtually all forms of corporate wrongdoing have the potential to cause significant losses—whether to individual investors or consumers or to taxpayers at large.

With this in mind, if you have information about fraud or other corporate misconduct, it is important that you speak with New York whistleblower attorneys about coming forward. The same is true if you have information about fraud, waste, or an abuse of authority within the federal government—which can also cause taxpayer losses while eroding confidence in our nation’s institutions. At Oberheiden P.C., our whistleblower attorneys represent individuals who need to file all types of whistleblower claims, and our New York whistleblower lawyers can help you make informed decisions about what to do with the information you have in your possession.

Our Process: Representing Prospective Whistleblowers in New York

Our process for representing prospective whistleblowers is focused on informed decision-making. When you contact us, you do not have to be prepared to move forward with filing a complaint, and you are under no obligation to do so. We are here to advise you—and to represent you if you make the decision to serve as a federal whistleblower. We will not pressure you to file a complaint, and we will not charge you any out-of-pocket fees or costs regardless of what you decide to do.

With this in mind, here is what you can expect when you request an appointment with a New York whistleblower lawyer at Oberheiden P.C.:

1. Confidential Initial Consultation

When you contact us, we will arrange for you to speak with one of our New York whistleblower lawyers as soon as possible. Your initial consultation is 100% free and confidential. We will not share your identity or the information you provide with anyone—including anyone at the federal government—unless and until you expressly authorize us to do so.

During your initial consultation, our lawyers will work with you to assess your eligibility to serve as a federal whistleblower. If it appears that you may be eligible, our New York whistleblower attorney will explain the process of blowing the whistle and outline the steps that you (and we) will need to take if you decide to move forward.

2. Ongoing Advice and Consultation During the Decision-Making Process

After your initial consultation, our lawyers will remain available to you to help guide you through the decision-making process. Our clients usually come up with additional questions after their initial consultations—this is to be expected, and it is completely fine. We are truly here to help, and we want you to contact us with your questions and concerns. Our goal at this stage is to ensure that you make a confident and informed decision about whether to serve as a federal whistleblower.

3. Preparing and Filing the Whistleblower Complaint

If you decide to serve as a federal whistleblower, an experienced whistleblower attorney from our firm will prepare your whistleblower complaint and file it with the appropriate federal agency or court. Several federal agencies have whistleblower programs and accept complaints directly, while qui tam complaints filed under the New York False Claims Act must be submitted to the appropriate federal court. Along with qui tam cases, we also handle federal whistleblower matters involving federal agencies including (but not limited to):

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) 
• Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) 
• Department of Defense (DOD)
• Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
• Department of Justice (DOJ)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• National Security Agency (NSA)
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Each of these agencies has its own filing requirements, and they each administer different whistleblower programs with different requirements for securing protection as a whistleblower. Our New York whistleblower lawyers are familiar with all pertinent requirements, and we can use our experience to help ensure that you receive the full whistleblower protection options that are available.

4. Communicating with the Federal Government

While filing a whistleblower complaint is a major step in the process, it is ultimately just one step of many. After we file your complaint, we will be in regular communication with the relevant federal agency. We will communicate with the federal agents and prosecutors handling the investigation on your behalf, and we will keep you fully informed while involving you as necessary.

In federal whistleblower cases, effective communication is key. As many of our lawyers and consultants are former federal agents and prosecutors, we have an intimate understanding of how the agencies listed above handle whistleblower cases, and we can use this understanding to assist with the government’s investigation as well as its decision regarding intervention and prosecution.

5. Advice and Representation for Next Steps (as Necessary)

Intervention is a key step in federal whistleblower cases filed under the federal False Claims Act and similar state whistleblower laws. If the government decides to intervene, it will prosecute the case directly. If it declines to intervene, the whistleblower has the option to pursue litigation on behalf of the government in federal district court.

While we expect the government to intervene in most cases we handle, we will advise you regarding pursuing a lawsuit on your own if necessary. If you become entitled to a whistleblower award (with or without intervention), we can assist with collecting your award as well. Regardless of how things progress, our lawyers will be readily available to advise you throughout the process.

If you are thinking about serving as a federal whistleblower in New York, we encourage you to contact us promptly. Time is of the essence in many cases. Our lawyers will provide the advice and insights you need to make informed decisions, and we will provide all of our services at no out-of-pocket cost.

Put our highly experienced team on your side

Dr. Nick Oberheiden

Founder

Attorney-at-Law

Lynette S. Byrd

Former DOJ Trial Attorney

Partner

Brian J. Kuester

Former U.S. Attorney

Hon. Kevin McCarthy

55th Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives (ret.)

Government Consultant

Mike Pompeo

Of Counsel

Former U.S. Secretary of State

John W. Sellers

Former Senior DOJ Trial Attorney

Linda Julin McNamara

Federal Appeals Attorney

Nicholas B. Johnson

Former Prosecutor

Roger Bach

Former Special Agent (DOJ)

Chris J. Quick

Former Special Agent (FBI & IRS-CI)

Michael S. Koslow

Former Supervisory Special Agent (DOD-OIG)

Ray Yuen

Former Supervisory Special Agent (FBI)

FAQs: Hiring a New York Whistleblower Lawyer to Help You Report Fraud or Other Wrongdoing