“Words fail to express how thankful I am to have been represented by Katz, Marshall & Banks. Throughout what was a very difficult time for me, I always knew that I was in good hands. Debra Katz and her team consistently kept things on track and performed above and beyond expectations. I am eternally grateful for their assistance and will forever be impressed with what they were able to achieve in the face of great adversity.”
-- James Gordon, defense contractor who blew the whistle about conditions at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan
“It was extremely difficult exposing the problems at Fannie Mae, and navigating the related contentious and complicated environment. I set a very high level of expectations for legal counsel and the unique capabilities counsel would need. Debra Katz and her colleagues at Katz, Marshall & Banks not only met those expectations, but exceeded them in every way.”
-- Roger Barnes, Fannie Mae whistleblower who exposed the accounting improprieties at Fannie Mae that led to an overhaul of management at Fannie Mae, a massive restatement of earnings and much needed regulatory reform
“I had a great experience with Debbie and her team. They quickly put my Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower case together and worked hard with the DOL/OSHA and opposing counsel to negotiate a settlement that I was happy with. It was clear that Debbie is one of the country’s leading employment attorneys and her knowledge and experience helped me manage the stress and anxiety that goes along with these types of claims.”
-- G. H., a Manager of Employee Benefit Consulting for a publicly traded company
“Ms. Katz represented me after I reported corruption at a federal agency. I frequently recommend this lawyer to government employees who have personnel issues and need representation, particularly whistleblowers. She has strong integrity and commitment to her clients. I have complete confidence in her ability to provide excellent representation.”
-- Anonymous
“I am a firm believer in avoiding lawsuits but if you end up there despite your efforts to avoid it, I can’t imagine that there is someone better than Debra Katz to represent you.”
-- Liza Bowles, former CEO of a non-profit who brought a whistleblower lawsuit suit against the National Association of Home Builders
“My initial consultation with David Marshall was met with an earnest interest and insightfulness as to the applicable laws that governed my case. While some of the discussion was consisted of various legal terms and case quotes, David took the extra time to put this in layman’s terms. I was very comfortable making decisions based on the education that David provided. David was informative, understanding and most importantly, supportive of me – I didn’t feel alone. I am so thankful that I had David Marshall and the KMB Legal team representing me for a fantastic outcome!”
-- Chief Compliance Officer in the pharmaceutical industry who blew the whistle on fraudulent practices
“Early in 2004, I was fired from a Browns Ferry nuclear plant in north Alabama for bringing up safety concerns to the NRC. Katz, Marshall & Banks has been thorough in helping me with everything that I have had questions and concerns about. They have stood by my family and I throughout the course of this litigation. If you are looking for a law firm in regard to a whistle blower case action suit I would highly recommend using Katz Marshall and Banks. David Marshall, Matt Stiff, and the staff are unsurpassed in the work that they have done for me in regard to my case. To them you are not just a case number; you are individual person with a problem that should be rectified. In my opinion they have went above and beyond to help my family. They are a great law firm that has exceeded all of my expectations and I would highly recommend them to anyone.”
-- James A. Speegle Sr., whistleblower in the nuclear industry whose case KMB has been litigating since 2004 and is now on appeal before the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
“David Marshall represented me in securing a very good outcome in a high-profile, hard-fought whistleblower case against a powerful government agency. He not only went toe to toe with the agency’s lawyers at every step, but he also had the strategic ability, sense of timing and political know-how that it took to deal with a well-financed opponent that thought it could outsmart us and defeat us. And from our first conversation to the end, I always knew that David was 150% on my side.”
-- Richard Pullman, an Exhibit Specialist for 27 years at the Smithsonian Air & Space who suffered retaliation after blowing the whistle on the presence of asbestos at the museum
“Debra Katz and Lisa Banks represented me in a whistleblower lawsuit involving contractor fraud at a U.S. Embassy. In handling my case, they were clear in their strategy, uncompromising with regard to the law, and demonstrated a zeal for justice. They were in constant contact with me regarding status updates, and aggressive in filing a lawsuit on my behalf moving my case along in negotiations with opposing counsel. I could not have had finer attorneys handling my case.”
-- Jim Sauer, defense contractor whistleblower who served as a project manager for a Department of State contract
“I am an FAA aviation safety inspector who blew the whistle prior to the 2009 accident of Colgan Air 3407 in 2009 that claimed 50 lives. After the accident, I again blew the whistle; the FAA retaliated by taking my FAA badge and placing my job in jeopardy. I was most fortunate to retain the services of KMB. KMB well knows its way around the highest levels of federal office, including the Hill. Without the firm’s absolutely top-drawer representation, I believe I would have been fired; instead, I continue with the FAA. I highly recommend KMB to others who may find themselves in harm’s way.”
-- Christopher Monteleon, FAA Safety Inspector
“Katz, Marshall & Banks provides thoughtful, assertive and well-informed advice to their clients. They are empathetic to the personal and professional challenges faced by corporate whistleblowers and aggressive in their representation. They maintain a keen focus on achieving the best result for their clients.”
-- Former head of legal and compliance in North America for a large global technology company
“For five months, I tried (unsuccessfully) to resolve a whistleblower situation at my Midwest nuclear power plant. Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP resolved this issue in less than six weeks. Thank you very much for your tenacity and discovering the truth. David Marshall, Dan Edelman, and Debra Katz took a very emotional situation from a big demotion to a promotion. My wife and I will be forever grateful for your professionalism and your execution of this case.”
-- Senior Reactor Operator at nuclear power plant
“As an award winning sales representative for a large pharmaceutical company, blowing the whistle about government fraud was never a decision I took lightly. The immediate retaliation from my employer created a hostile and unbearable work environment. I retained Katz, Marshall & Banks because of the firm’s stellar reputation and proven track record. The Firm’s “take charge” approach made me 100% confident that I was being protected during this stressful situation. KMB attorneys were tremendous from start to finish. They negotiated an outstanding severance package on my behalf and got me out of an untenable situation.”
-- Sales representative at pharmaceutical company
“I can’t thank Lisa Banks and Debra Katz enough for their expertise, thoroughness and dedication in handling and prevailing on my SOX whistleblower complaint. They are by far the most knowledgeable attorneys on laws protecting individuals subject to workplace retaliation. More importantly, they are compassionate attorneys who provide support and make themselves available for you whenever you have a concern. Katz, Marshall Banks recognition as a top employment and whistleblower law firm is well deserved! “
-- Financial services SOX whistleblower
“From the moment Debra Katz began representing me in a wrongful discharge matter, I could sense her passion for justice. Every step of the way, I felt tremendously supported by her law firm. Debra has a solid understanding of the tactics employers use to veil illegal and unethical employment practices, and she confronts them head on. Without a doubt, Debra’s determination and skillful negotiation with opposing counsel helped me reach a successful and impressive out-of-court settlement in my case.”
-- Minister who was wrongfully discharged after reporting misconduct