Commercial disputes, fraud claims and digital-asset ownership fights for crypto, blockchain and technology companies and the people behind them, in New York, Texas and Georgia.
Discuss your matterCrypto and technology disputes move fast. Funds can cross chains in minutes, the evidence lives on public ledgers and in chat logs, and the contracts are often smart contracts or platform terms written for a market that barely existed a few years ago.
Crystal Venning is a commercial litigator admitted in New York, Texas and Georgia. She represents crypto and blockchain businesses and individuals in disputes over contracts, brands, ownership and fraud, pairing courtroom experience with a working knowledge of how the technology actually operates.
Breach of contract, partnership and joint-venture disputes, and fights over hosting, technology and platform agreements.
Protecting and defending token, project and platform brands in a crowded market.
Pursuing those who commit crypto fraud, and defending companies and individuals accused of it, including in criminal matters.
Disputes over who owns wallets, tokens and crypto-related business interests.
Claims against parties whose security failures led to hacks, exploits and financial loss.
The first moves, like preserving evidence and tracing funds, often shape the outcome.
In court or in arbitration, in New York, Texas and Georgia.
Secure contracts, messages, wallet addresses and transaction histories, and work with forensic specialists to trace funds across the blockchain.
Where the facts support it, seek emergency relief such as temporary restraining orders and asset freezes, and court orders directing exchanges that hold traced funds.
Choose the path that serves the client, from early settlement to arbitration under platform agreements to litigation through trial.
Sometimes. Blockchain transactions are public, so funds can often be traced. When traced funds reach an exchange or another intermediary, courts can order them frozen and require the platform to identify the account holder. Speed matters, and no outcome can be guaranteed, but acting early gives you the most options.
Yes. Token, project and platform names can function as trademarks, and disputes over them are decided under the same federal and state trademark and unfair-competition law that applies to any other brand.
Maybe not in court. Arbitration clauses in platform agreements are often enforceable, which can move the dispute into arbitration. We review the agreement, assess whether and how the clause applies, and handle the matter in whichever forum it belongs.
Preserve everything: wallet addresses, transaction hashes, account statements, contracts, emails and chat messages. Don’t delete anything or confront the other side, and talk to counsel before any deadline runs.
Consultations by phone or video.
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