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Relentless Legal Advocacy for Digital Fraud Victims

We unite seasoned cyber attorneys and blockchain forensic specialists to trace stolen assets, obtain emergency court freeze orders, and hold online fraudsters accountable.

$48M+

Tracked & Frozen

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Forensic Precision

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Confidential Intake

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Bridging the Gap Between Forensics & Litigation

Victims of sophisticated fraud do not just need technical data—they need courtroom power. AiTek Legal LLP transforms complex on-chain evidence into immediate subpoenas, asset freezes, and enforceable civil claims.

  • Emergency temporary restraining orders & bank freeze petitions
  • Court-admissible blockchain ledger reports with verifiable chain of custody
  • Close coordination with domestic & international cyber task forces

Meet Our Attorneys

Trial litigators, white-collar defenders, and digital asset counsel fiercely committed to reclaiming stolen funds.

Lyle Franco

Lyle Franco

Managing Partner · Cyber Litigation & Evidence Forensics

John F. Delaney

John F. Delaney

Partner · White-Collar Fraud & Financial Asset Recovery

Steven H. Cohen

Steven H. Cohen

Of Counsel · Crypto Fraud & Cross-Border Freezing Injunctions

Alexis B. Shankman

Alexis B. Shankman

Senior Associate · Banking Compliance & Wire Dispute Strategy

Strategic Solutions for Complex Fraud

From aggressive pre-suit subpoenas to multi-jurisdictional freezing orders, we utilize every statutory remedy available.

Blockchain Asset Tracing

Proprietary forensic mapping across distributed ledgers, liquidity pools, and mixing services to identify destination wallets.

Exchange Subpoenas & Freezes

Immediate John Doe filings and Rule 45 subpoenas served on centralized exchanges to lock accounts before cash-outs occur.

Wire & Banking Clawbacks

Leveraging UCC Article 4A and Regulation E mandates to challenge fraudulent transfers and enforce interbank recall notices.

Corporate BEC & Impersonation

Rapid civil litigation targeting compromised vendors, fake payroll reroutes, and executive spear-phishing rings.

The Legal Recovery Roadmap

A disciplined, evidence-based process built to protect assets before criminals launder them beyond reach.

1

Confidential Intake & Audit

We review your transaction hashes, bank communications, and scam correspondence under strict attorney-client privilege.

2

Forensics & Legal Discovery

Our analysts construct court-ready ledger evidence while our attorneys file emergency discovery and asset freeze petitions.

3

Enforcement & Restitution

We negotiate directly with financial platforms or litigate in court to enforce restitution orders and return your capital.

Real Words from Real Clients

Genuine accounts of how our legal and forensic interventions made the difference when all seemed lost.

"When an impersonated vendor redirected our $380,000 escrow wire, our depository bank offered zero recourse. AiTek Legal intervened within hours, served an emergency court order, and successfully froze the receiving account."
Elena Rodriguez
Chief Financial Officer, TechStart Enterprises
"I was devastated after losing my retirement holdings to a bogus DeFi staking pool. Steven Cohen and his forensics team traced the hops straight into an overseas exchange that complied with their legal demand."
David Kim
Private Digital Asset Investor
"My mother fell victim to an insidious romance scam that wiped out her liquid savings. AiTek treated her with so much dignity, built a meticulous evidence binder, and recovered over 70% of the funds."
Priya Sharma
Healthcare Systems Director
"Most recovery firms online are scams themselves. AiTek Legal is a real law firm with actual trial attorneys. Their chain of custody reports and transparent fee disclosures gave our board complete confidence."
Marcus Chen
Blockchain Security Consultant
"A fraudulent desk support caller gained access to our executive workstations and drained multiple accounts. John Delaney's immediate emergency intervention stopped subsequent transfers in their tracks."
Amanda Foster
Commercial Banking Executive
"Covering cybercrime for years, I am notoriously skeptical of asset recovery services. AiTek's investigative depth, ethical boundaries, and legal diligence stand in a class of their own."
James Okafor
Investigative Technology Journalist

Deconstructing Modern Fraud Schemes

Understanding the predatory mechanics behind online theft is the first step toward effective legal intervention.

Pig Butchering (Sha Zhu Pan)

Sophisticated confidence schemes where victims are guided into manipulated trading portals displaying fictitious high returns before withdrawals are locked.

Confidence Fraud

Malicious Smart Contracts

Stealth approval phishing where unsuspecting users sign wallet transactions that grant illicit contracts unlimited token transfer permissions.

Web3 Exploitation

Real Estate & Escrow Spoofing

Compromising title company and broker email threads right before closing to redirect down payments and purchase funds into mule accounts.

Wire Redirection

Remote Support Takeovers

Fraudsters posing as bank fraud departments or tech support to persuade targets to install remote access tools and drain financial accounts.

Social Engineering

SIM Swapping & 2FA Hijacking

Deceiving cellular carriers into transferring a victim's phone number to bypass multi-factor authentication on email, banking, and crypto exchanges.

Account Takeover

Emotional & Romance Solicitations

Cultivating fake emotional bonds across social media and dating apps over months, culminating in fabricated medical or investment emergencies.

Relationship Manipulation

Mixers & Peel-Chain Laundering

Laundering illicit funds across thousands of micro-transactions to break transaction histories—unraveled only by advanced forensic heuristics.

On-Chain Obfuscation

Fake OTC Brokers & Exchanges

Unregistered offshore trading platforms engineered with spoofed liquidity charts designed to absorb deposits while refusing withdrawal requests.

Cryptocurrency

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, transparent answers regarding case feasibility, timelines, and attorney representation.

Why is immediate action critical in asset recovery cases?

Criminals swiftly route stolen funds through intermediary wallets and OTC brokers into fiat off-ramps. Taking action within the first 48 to 72 hours vastly increases the probability of freezing assets at centralized exchanges before cash-out.

Does AiTek Legal LLP guarantee fund recovery?

No ethical law firm guarantees recovery outcomes, as results depend on where funds currently rest and platform compliance. We conduct an honest forensic audit upfront so you know the exact viability before retaining us.

How does attorney-client privilege safeguard my information?

Unlike unregulated online recovery agencies, every communication, transaction receipt, and piece of evidence you share with our licensed attorneys is fully protected by legal privilege and strict professional confidentiality standards.

Can you recover cryptocurrency sent to international wallets?

Yes. Many major crypto exchanges operate under global AML/CFT compliance frameworks. When our attorneys identify that stolen assets have entered a regulated exchange, we serve legal notices and emergency freeze petitions regardless of location.

Every Hour Matters in Asset Recovery

Do not allow perpetrators time to launder your capital across unregulated networks. Connect with our legal triage team for an immediate, confidential evaluation.

Get Help With Your Recovery

Request a confidential case evaluation or connect directly.

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