Legal Services

Guidance on how digital asset transactions are taxed, including trading, mining, staking, and DeFi yields.

• Capital gains and losses on digital asset trades
• Staking, mining, and airdrop income reporting
• Cost basis methods (FIFO, HIFO, specific ID)
• DeFi transaction tax treatment

Full representation for IRS inquiries and audits involving cryptocurrency or unreported income.

• IRS crypto audit representation
• FBAR and foreign account compliance
• Voluntary disclosure programs
• Penalty abatement and negotiation

Coordinated structuring of entities and transactions in a legally compliant, tax-efficient manner.

• Entity selection for tax optimization
• Offshore structuring considerations
• Tax treatment of token compensation
• Year-end tax loss harvesting

Tax obligations and ongoing compliance for crypto businesses, miners, and self-employed professionals.

• Self-employment and estimated tax payments
• Crypto business income classification
• Sales tax on digital assets
• Multi-state tax nexus

Legally sound structure for token offerings before, during, and after launch.

• Token classification (utility vs. security)
• SAFT and token purchase agreements
• Reg D and Reg S exemption filings
• Post-launch compliance obligations

Counsel on SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, and state money transmission requirements.

• Money transmitter license guidance
• FinCEN and MSB registration
• AML and KYC program development
• Exchange and wallet operator compliance

Legal structures for decentralized organizations and DeFi platforms to manage liability exposure.

• DAO LLC formation (Wyoming, Cayman)
• Governance documentation and voting structures
• DeFi protocol legal wrappers and Terms of Service
• Smart contract dispute resolution

Compliant capital raises for token and equity offerings, structured to protect founders and investors.

• Reg D and Reg S private placements
• Accredited investor verification
• Crypto fund formation (LP, PPM)
• Token raise documentation

Proper documentation and access protocols to ensure digital asset holdings are recoverable by heirs.

• Wills and trusts incorporating digital assets
• Secure key and wallet access planning
• Beneficiary designations for crypto
• Digital asset inventory documentation

Effective instruments for asset protection and orderly transfer of wealth.

• Revocable living trusts
• Irrevocable asset protection trusts
• Crypto-specific trust provisions
• Trust administration and modifications

Holdings structured to insulate assets from creditors, litigation, and unforeseen claims.

• Domestic and offshore asset protection trusts
• LLC holding structures for crypto
• Spendthrift provisions
• Pre-litigation planning

Strategies to minimize estate tax liability and preserve wealth across generations.

• Federal and state estate tax analysis
• Gifting strategies and annual exclusions
• Charitable giving and donor-advised funds
• Valuation of digital asset holdings

Documents that protect clients during their lifetime, not only after death.

• Durable power of attorney
• Healthcare surrogate designation
• Living will and advance directives
• Digital asset power of attorney

Florida probate and estate administration for estates that include digital assets.

• Florida probate proceedings
• Trust administration and accounting
• Crypto estate inventory and recovery
• Beneficiary dispute resolution

Selection of the appropriate business structure for liability, taxation, and operational needs.

• LLC, Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp), Partnership
• Florida entity formation and registration
• Registered agent services and compliance
• Single and multi-member LLC structuring

Cross-border structures for crypto businesses and high-net-worth clients seeking legal asset protection.

• BVI, Cayman Islands, Panama entities
• Foundation and holding company structures
• Cross-border compliance considerations
• Multi-jurisdiction corporate structuring

Defined rights and responsibilities at the outset to prevent costly disputes.

• Founder and co-founder agreements
• Equity and token vesting schedules
• Buy-sell and buyout provisions
• Non-compete and confidentiality agreements

Drafting, review, and negotiation of business contracts.

• Service and vendor agreements
• Partnership and joint venture agreements
• Terms of service and privacy policies
• NDAs and IP assignment agreements

Governance frameworks that support efficient operations, investor relations, and dispute prevention.

• Operating and shareholder agreements
• Board resolutions and meeting minutes
• Equity issuance and cap table management
• Annual compliance and good standing filings

Legal support for acquisitions, mergers, and planned exits.

• Asset and stock purchase agreements
• Crypto M&A due diligence
• LOI and term sheet drafting
• Post-acquisition integration support

Representation when accounts are restricted, frozen, or closed by exchanges and platforms.

• Coinbase, Kraken, Binance, and similar platforms
• Compliance review and dispute submissions
• KYC and AML escalations
• Restoration of access and withdrawal rights

Tracing, freezing, and recovering crypto stolen through fraud, hacks, or social engineering.

• On-chain forensic analysis and asset tracing
• Emergency court orders and injunctions
• Coordination with exchanges and law enforcement
• Civil litigation against identifiable bad actors

Recovery efforts for investors and contributors affected by failed or fraudulent projects.

• Identification of responsible parties
• Class and individual actions
• Bankruptcy and receivership proceedings
• Settlement negotiation

Representation in matters involving insolvent exchanges, custodians, and platforms.

• Bankruptcy claim filings
• Customer property recovery
• Coordination with court-appointed trustees
• Distribution and clawback defense