We Are Ohio and Florida Whistleblower Lawyers
and We Hold Employers Accountable
Whistleblower claims arise when an employee or an insider has information about fraud, illegal conduct, or serious regulatory violations and considers reporting it to a company, regulator, or the government. Whistleblower protection focuses on ensuring that the report is legally protected, so that the act of speaking up does not cost the whistleblower their job, their livelihood, or their future. This work happens before retaliation occurs and involves careful planning around what is disclosed, how it is disclosed, and which laws apply to provide protection and, in some cases, financial recovery.
We advise employees, executives, compliance professionals, and insiders on how to report misconduct under federal and state whistleblower statutes without sacrificing their career or exposing themselves to unnecessary risk.
We fight for those who believe in doing the right thing.
Types of Whistleblower Matters We Handle
Our Ohio Whistleblower Lawyers offer whistleblower protection for the following:
SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Whistleblower Protection: We advise employees of public companies on how to report accounting, financial, or securities misconduct in a way that preserves legal protection and avoids retaliation traps.
Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Protection: We guide individuals considering reporting securities violations to the SEC on how to structure disclosures to protect their rights and potential eligibility for whistleblower awards.
False Claims Act (FCA) Whistleblower Protection: We counsel employees and insiders who uncover fraud involving government funds on how to report misconduct while protecting their job and legal standing.
Qui Tam Whistleblower Claims: We advise whistleblowers on bringing claims on behalf of the government for fraud, including how to evaluate viability, confidentiality, and personal risk before taking action.
Not every form of misconduct qualifies as protected whistleblowing, but many more do than employers will admit. Speak with an Ohio Whistleblower Lawyer today.
Who Do We Represent?
Whistleblowing cases are rarely about whether misconduct existed. They are about why the employer reacted the way it did after the report. This distinction is important when determining whether you are facing whistleblower retaliation or some other violation such as discrimination, harassment, or constructive discharge.
We build cases by focusing on:
The content, timing, and method of the report
Who received it and how it was escalated
Internal communications following the report
Shifts in treatment, expectations, or discipline
Comparisons to how others were treated
The employer’s stated reasons versus what the record reveals
We are selective about cases we take and are upfront about whether the facts support meaningful legal action.
What Whistleblower Protection Actually Involves
Retaliation isn’t always immediate termination. It often shows up as a series of escalating actions meant to pressure, discredit, or push someone out.
We handle whistleblower retaliation cases involving:
Termination or forced resignation after reported misconduct
Demotion, pay cuts, or loss of responsibilities
Sudden performance write-ups or investigations
Exclusion from meetings, projects, or leadership roles
Threats tied to non-competes, trade secrets, or confidentiality
Blacklisting or interference with future employment
If adverse action followed your report, timing matters. It’s important to speak with an Ohio Whistleblower Lawyer today to determine your next steps.
A straight forward assessment of whether you have a case
A clear explanation of risks, timelines, and potential outcomes
A strategy focused on the facts
Preparation for negotiation backed by trial-ready litigation
What You Can Expect From Working With Us
Not Sure Where To Start? Browse These FAQs About Whistleblower Protection
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Retaliation can take many forms, but it is something that is connected to speaking up. Punishment could be termination, demotion, pay cuts, sudden discipline, isolation, or being pushed out.
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Not always. You do need to show you made a good-faith report or opposed conduct that you reasonably believed was unlawful or unsafe. The case often turns on what you reported, to whom, how it was documented, and what the company did next.
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It depends. Some claims have strict procedures and some reports are protected while others aren’t. Before you report, it’s smart to discuss the matter with an Ohio Whistleblower Lawyer to get advice so you document things correctly and don’t accidentally lose protection.
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Save your timeline, copies of your report, relevant emails and text messages, performance reviews, and any sudden write-ups or policy violations your employer accuses you of. Do not take confidential company files. Preserve what you can lawfully access and let your Ohio Whistleblower Lawyer handle formal records later.
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Deadlines can be short and vary by claim type, so you should treat it as urgent. In some Ohio whistleblower situations, the window to file suit is 180 days from the date of the retaliatory action.
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Depending on the claims, recovery can include lost pay, future, pay, emotional distress damages (where available), and attorneys’ fees.
Our Ohio Whistleblower Lawyers at Reel Legal Counsel provide a free case evaluation which includes an estimation of recovery.
Contact Us
For a free case evaluation, please provide your contact information and brief explanation of your matter. Someone from our team will reach out to you to schedule your evaluation call.