Our Practice

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Our attorneys at Alicandro Law have extensive experience in dealing with white collar crimes and defense thereof. These crimes typically involve some form of deception or fraud in the pursuit of financial gain. Any accusations of white collar crime should be taken seriously as you could be facing severe financial penalties and potential incarceration. We have the knowledge and ability to help develop a successful plan to respond to any investigations or proceedings.

Alicandro Law is experienced and able to provide extensive counseling to companies to ensure that their operations are compliant with all applicable rules and regulations. It is critical for any successful corporation to be in compliance with all regulatory bodies and the laws thereof.  Our lawyers are knowledgeable in all aspects of corporate compliance and will be able to effectively assist your company with assessment and management of risk, guidance throughout any government or third-party investigation, federal and state licensing, and overall compliance with regulatory agencies including the SEC and FINRA.

Our attorneys are highly-skilled and are able to efficiently maneuver the complex legal and business relationships that dominate modern financial transactions.  It is essential that any corporate transaction is completed effectively and in compliance with all necessary regulations.  At Alicandro Law we have counseled a variety of clients including both public and private companies, and private equity and venture capital funds. We can assist your company with transactions involving mergers and acquisitions, licensing agreements, franchising agreements, distribution agreements, stock purchase and asset purchase agreements.  

With the advancement of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, the digital landscape is constantly evolving. These new technologies have resulted in dozens of new legal questions and considerations that any blockchain-based business must address. Our attorneys at Alicandro Law are highly skilled and experienced in all aspects of blockchain-based business including all legal, regulatory and policy issues involving such technology.

Here at Alicandro Law, we will provide your blockchain-based business with the knowledge and guidance to ensure your success. We represent a variety of clients including FinTech startups, Non-Fungible Token (NFT) platforms, digital token issuers, cryptocurrency exchanges, digital trading platforms, and more. Our blockchain practice focuses on cryptocurrency offerings and performing due diligence for crypto-investors on various crypto-opportunities. Alicandro Law assists clients with obtaining and maintaining Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs), the state and federal licenses required to operate as a Money Services Business (MSB) in addition to Bit license  registration and or compliance. Our services include but are not limited to, guidance throughout all government investigations and proceedings and ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies, including the SEC, FINRA and the CFTC. 

In an effort to better serve our clients’ interests, we work diligently to keep abreast of new developments governing this fast-paced industry, including federal and state securities, consumer-protection laws, broker-dealer, anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations, as well as the local and international market dynamics.

Commercial litigation is usually centered around disputes involving companies and corporations.  Typically, these cases are filed in Federal Court and deal with a variety of complex issues.  Facing this type of litigation can be extremely costly and without proper guidance, could result in extreme damages to your company.  Our attorneys have the skills needed to assist you with a wide variety of disputes involving commercial litigation including but not limited to antitrust litigation, breaches of contract or fiduciary duty, business torts, class action lawsuits, fraud, member disputes, securities litigation, shareholder actions and tax disputes.  At Alicandro Law, we will come up with an efficient and personalized plan of attack to ensure that your company is protected from the effects of harmful and costly litigation.

Cases involving securities litigation are typically highly complex and can result in millions of dollars’ worth of damages.  Alicandro Law offers clients decades of experience related to Securities Law and compliance with SEC, DOJ and other regulatory agencies.  Our attorneys can work with you to develop specialized and effective solutions to issues involving whistleblower complaints, government investigations and proceedings, litigation involving mergers and acquisitions and other issues related to securities and commodities.  Depending where your needs are, our attorneys can provide services for either Plaintiffs or Defendants. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) serves as a regulatory body that maintains the integrity of the market.  FINRA works directly under the supervision of the SEC to ensure all companies, investors and firms alike are compliant with federal laws. Among FINRA’s main objectives, it provides dispute resolution in the form of arbitration to settle securities disputes without judicial intervention.  Here at Alicandro Law, our attorneys have the experience and in-depth knowledge of such proceedings to provide you with the guidance you need for success.