Joseph Evans
FinTech Guide 2024
Band 1 : Crypto-Asset Disputes
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About
Provided by Joseph Evans
Practice Areas
Joseph (Joe) B. Evans is the co-head of the FinTech & Blockchain Practice and head of Crypto Litigation and Regulatory Defense. He is widely recognized as a leader in the crypto industry. The American Lawyer recognized Joe as a “Trailblazer” for his progressive work in crypto. Joe runs the industry’s only crypto-exclusive team whose members spend 100% of their time serving the crypto industry. Joe represents companies and individuals in all aspects of crypto and blockchain-related legal matters, spanning from defending government investigations, pursuing cutting-edge crypto litigation, obtaining money transmitter and other state licenses, and advising on initial coin offerings.
Joe has demonstrated success in pioneering first of its kind crypto litigation, including crypto tracing, decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) litigation, and pursuing actions against fictitious entities and anonymous founders. Joe’s in-court successes include a series of wins in connection with the crypto industry’s largest bankruptcy cases in the United States and intellectual property litigation between competing crypto companies. Joe has qualified crypto tracing experts in federal court and obtained immediate recovery of stolen crypto.
View Joe's full biography on McDermott website at: https://www.mwe.com/people/evans-joseph-b/
Professional Memberships
Joe is a Certified Fraud Examiner and a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Chambers Review
FinTech
Joseph Evans has expertise in disputes matters, white-collar crime and regulatory enforcement mandates involving digital assets. He also advises on crypto bankruptcy matters and helps to trace and recover stolen crypto-assets.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Joseph Evans is a pleasure to work with, and his level of expertise as it relates to crypto and cyber-related topics is unparalleled."
"Joe is genuinely crypto-literate; he is deeply immersed in the projects space and his understanding of how to apply legal frameworks to crypto issues is as sharp as it gets. He offers really good practical advice to clients, and he is arguably one of the best crypto lawyers globally."
"Joe takes the time to listen attentively, provides clear and concise explanations, and offers personalised solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. His responsiveness and professionalism make him a trusted partner for anyone seeking guidance and support in the complex world of cryptocurrencies."
"Joseph Evans is a pleasure to work with, and his level of expertise as it relates to crypto and cyber-related topics is unparalleled."
"Joe is genuinely crypto-literate; he is deeply immersed in the projects space and his understanding of how to apply legal frameworks to crypto issues is as sharp as it gets. He offers really good practical advice to clients, and he is arguably one of the best crypto lawyers globally."
"Joe takes the time to listen attentively, provides clear and concise explanations, and offers personalised solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. His responsiveness and professionalism make him a trusted partner for anyone seeking guidance and support in the complex world of cryptocurrencies."