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Whistleblower Claims - Experienced Whistleblower Attorneys for SEC, IRS, CFTC, FCA, and More

At Finch McCranie LLP, our whistleblower attorneys represent individuals who report fraud, corruption, and misconduct under a range of federal and state whistleblower programs. We handle cases under the:

  • False Claims Act (FCA / Qui Tam)
  • SEC Whistleblower Program
  • CFTC Whistleblower Program
  • IRS Whistleblower Program
  • FIRREA (Bank Fraud) Whistleblower Program
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
  • State False Claims Acts

Our firm is nationally recognized for helping whistleblowers file successful claims that expose fraud against the government, protect investors, and recover taxpayer dollars. We work with whistleblowers to ensure their cases reach the right government agencies and receive the attention they deserve.

Why Whistleblowers Choose Finch McCranie LLP

The most important question whistleblowers can ask is:

"How can I get my case in front of the right people in government-and maximize the chances that it's taken seriously?"

At Finch McCranie, we offer an unmatched team of former senior DOJ and SEC officials, veteran federal prosecutors, and experienced counsel who have helped shape whistleblower laws themselves. Our team includes:

  • A former Deputy Attorney General of the United States, and former U.S. Attorney
  • A former Director of the SEC's Atlanta Regional Office-the only former senior SEC officer now representing whistleblowers
  • Former federal prosecutors experienced in healthcare fraud, securities, tax, government contracts, and the FCPA
  • Lawyers who helped draft and implement the SEC and CFTC Whistleblower Programs
  • Counsel with 30+ years of experience in False Claims Act litigation and complex whistleblower cases
  • A whistleblower team that has filed some of the earliest IRS whistleblower claims

When you hire Finch McCranie LLP, you benefit from our team's decades of experience and extensive relationships with government officials, which help ensure your claim is heard and pursued.

Whistleblower Practice Areas

We represent clients in whistleblower matters involving:

  • Medicare and Medicaid fraud
  • Securities fraud and insider trading
  • Accounting fraud
  • Bank and financial institution fraud
  • Foreign bribery and FCPA violations
  • Defense and government contract fraud
  • Tax fraud and evasion
Meet Our Whistleblower TeamMichael A. Sullivan - Partner

Email: msullivan@finchmccranie.com | Phone: (404) 658-9070 | Location: Atlanta, GA

Michael A. Sullivan, a former federal prosecutor, leads our whistleblower practice. With three decades of experience in False Claims Act litigation, he has helped secure major recoveries in groundbreaking cases, including the largest healthcare fraud case in nursing home history. He was consulted by Congress during the creation of the SEC and CFTC Whistleblower Programs and helped design their implementation rules. He has also advised legislators drafting state False Claims Acts and has extensive experience with IRS whistleblower claims.

Larry D. Thompson - Of Counsel

Email: lthompson@finchmccranie.com | Phone: (404) 658-9070 | Location: Atlanta, GA

Larry D. Thompson served as the U.S. Deputy Attorney General and as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. He led the DOJ's Corporate Fraud Task Force and the National Security Coordination Council. Mr. Thompson also served as Volkswagen's Independent Compliance Monitor and previously co-founded the government investigations practice at a major international law firm.

Walter Jospin - Partner

Email: wjospin@finchmccranie.com | Phone: (404) 658-9070 | Location: Atlanta, GA

Walter Jospin, a former Director of the SEC's Atlanta Regional Office, is one of the few former senior SEC officials now representing whistleblowers. With a career spanning the SEC and private practice, including the first FCPA accounting case ever litigated, he brings rare insight and strategic access for our SEC whistleblower clients.

Emma Cecil - Partner

Email: ececil@finchmccranie.com | Phone: (404) 658-9070 | Location: Atlanta, GA

Emma Cecil joined Finch McCranie after defending whistleblower and complex white-collar cases for over a decade. A former Eleventh Circuit clerk and frequent speaker on whistleblower issues, she is a strong advocate for clients pursuing FCA and SEC claims.

David Bouchard - Partner

Email: david@finchmccranie.com | Phone: (404) 658-9070 | Location: Atlanta, GA

David Bouchard is an experienced trial lawyer rated as a "Best Lawyer" in qui tam whistleblower cases. He has set records for jury trial recoveries for his clients.

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