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Clients turn to NMFA to help them navigate and resolve their most complex, high-stakes, and sensitive legal matters—and for good reason:

The lawyers at NMFA are skilled advocates and strategic thinkers who work tirelessly to achieve their clients’ objectives. They have a track record of success not as they define it, but as their clients define it. Often that means not only prevailing in court (or even better, preventing litigation or charges altogether), but preserving businesses, reputations, and livelihoods in the process through a thoughtful, multidisciplinary approach.

Simply put, the lawyers at NMFA handle each matter with the knowledge, care, sensitivity, and urgency that their clients deserve. That is, unapologetically, the only way they know how to practice law.

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Crisis Management

$2.8 Million Defamation Verdict for Kevin O'Leary

Kevin O'Leary — the entrepreneur and investor widely known as "Mr. Wonderful" from ABC's Shark Tank — came to us after a prominent cryptocurrency influencer launched a public smear campaign against him, making false and damaging statements… Kevin O'Leary — the entrepreneur and investor widely known as "Mr. Wonderful" from ABC's Shark Tank — came to us after a prominent cryptocurrency influencer launched a public smear campaign against him, making false and damaging statements that spread rapidly across social media and caused serious harm to his reputation and business relationships. Following a defamation damages proceeding, we secured a judgment of nearly $3 million in our client's favor. The judgment sent a clear message: public figures have the right to fight back against online defamation, and those who weaponize social media platforms to spread lies will be held financially accountable.

Crisis Management

Logan Paul's Defamation Suit Against "Coffeezilla" Survives Dismissal

Internet personality and entrepreneur Logan Paul retained us after YouTuber Stephen Findeisen — known online as "Coffeezilla" — published videos and social media posts accusing Paul of running a scam through his CryptoZoo NFT project, calli… Internet personality and entrepreneur Logan Paul retained us after YouTuber Stephen Findeisen — known online as "Coffeezilla" — published videos and social media posts accusing Paul of running a scam through his CryptoZoo NFT project, calling him a "serial scammer" and characterizing the project as a "massive con." Findeisen moved to have the case thrown out early, arguing his statements were protected opinion. We successfully defeated that motion, convincing the court that Findeisen's statements were presented as statements of fact — not mere commentary — and that Logan Paul had sufficiently alleged defamatory meaning. The case was allowed to proceed, and our client's right to seek justice for the reputational harm he suffered was preserved.

Business and Commercial Disputes

All 27 Counts Dismissed in CryptoZoo Securities Class Action

Logan Paul faced a sweeping securities class action lawsuit arising from his CryptoZoo cryptocurrency platform, with plaintiffs asserting 27 separate counts against him. We mounted an aggressive defense and achieved a complete dismissal of… Logan Paul faced a sweeping securities class action lawsuit arising from his CryptoZoo cryptocurrency platform, with plaintiffs asserting 27 separate counts against him. We mounted an aggressive defense and achieved a complete dismissal of every single count in the complaint. When the plaintiffs sought to challenge that ruling, the court reaffirmed the dismissal in full, leaving them with no surviving claims. The outcome represented a total victory for our client — a complete vindication in a high-profile case that attracted significant public and media attention in the cryptocurrency and influencer spaces.

Crisis Management

Nina Agdal Obtains Federal Restraining Order Against Dillon Danis

Model Nina Agdal, fiancée of Logan Paul, faced a relentless and deeply personal attack when MMA fighter Dillon Danis launched a months-long social media harassment campaign against her in the lead-up to his boxing match with Paul. Danis pos… Model Nina Agdal, fiancée of Logan Paul, faced a relentless and deeply personal attack when MMA fighter Dillon Danis launched a months-long social media harassment campaign against her in the lead-up to his boxing match with Paul. Danis posted hundreds of degrading and false statements about Agdal across X and Instagram, including a nonconsensual, sexually explicit photograph taken without her knowledge more than a decade earlier. We moved swiftly, filing a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey under the Violence Against Women Act's federal revenge porn statute, as well as New Jersey's invasion of privacy law. Within days, we secured an emergency temporary restraining order — forcing Danis to stop posting — and continued pursuing full relief on behalf of our client, including damages of at least $150,000 per violation. The case stands as one of the first high-profile applications of the 2022 federal revenge porn statute and has helped establish important legal boundaries around cyber harassment in the context of celebrity and combat sports culture.

Tax Controversies and Compliance

Jury Finds Estate of Texaco Heiress Not Liable for $18 Million IRS Penalty

The estate of Lavern N. Gaynor, heiress to a Texaco fortune, faced a devastating $18 million penalty assessed by the Internal Revenue Service for allegedly willful failure to file Foreign Bank Account Reports (FBARs) on Swiss accounts that,… The estate of Lavern N. Gaynor, heiress to a Texaco fortune, faced a devastating $18 million penalty assessed by the Internal Revenue Service for allegedly willful failure to file Foreign Bank Account Reports (FBARs) on Swiss accounts that, at their peak, held over $30 million. The IRS argued that Lavern had actively managed these offshore accounts for years without making the required disclosures, and that her eventual self-correction — through a series of quiet disclosures she made before her death — did not absolve the estate of liability. We took the case to trial, and on Valentine's Day 2023, a Florida federal jury sided with our client, finding that Lavern's failure to timely file was not willful. The verdict wiped away the entire penalty, delivering an $18 million win for the estate and establishing meaningful precedent on the question of whether FBAR penalties survive the death of a taxpayer.

White Collar Criminal Defense

Full Acquittal Against the U.S. Department of Justice

A Michigan tax attorney faced federal criminal charges after his former client accused him of embezzling more than $6.5 million by wiring client funds to a Swiss bank account. The case attracted national attention and the full weight of the… A Michigan tax attorney faced federal criminal charges after his former client accused him of embezzling more than $6.5 million by wiring client funds to a Swiss bank account. The case attracted national attention and the full weight of the U.S. Department of Justice was brought to bear against our client. We took the case to trial and won a complete acquittal on all charges — one of the rarest outcomes in federal criminal defense. The verdict was a total exoneration, vindicating our client against allegations that had threatened to end his career and his freedom, and underscoring our firm's ability to go toe-to-toe with federal prosecutors and win.

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Areas of Expertise

Crisis Management

When the stakes are highest, you need a team that moves with precision, urgency, and unwavering commitment to your interests. Our Crisis Management practice is built for exactly those moments — when a dispute, investigation, or enforcement action threatens everything you've worked to build.

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Business and Commercial Disputes

Complex commercial conflicts can disrupt operations, damage relationships, and put significant assets at risk. We handle some of the most consequential disputes in the country — from eight-figure partnership battles and trade secret misappropriation to complex IP litigation and breach of contract actions.

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White Collar Criminal Defense

A white collar investigation or criminal charge can upend your life and your business in an instant. We defend executives, business owners, and professionals facing charges involving fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, insider trading, RICO, and other complex financial crimes.

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Government Enforcement and Investigations

Regulatory scrutiny and government investigations demand experienced counsel who understands how agencies operate from the inside out. We represent clients before federal and state agencies, including the SEC, DOJ, and IRS— and our experience extends to the highest levels of government.

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Tax Controversies and Compliance

Tax disputes with the IRS can carry severe financial and legal consequences. Our team includes former DOJ Tax Division attorneys who have litigated these matters from the government’s side — giving us an unmatched understanding of how tax enforcement cases are built and how to defeat them.

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Whistleblower Representation

Reporting fraud or misconduct takes courage — and the right legal protection. We represent whistleblowers under the False Claims Act, IRS Whistleblower Program, and other federal and state whistleblower statutes. Our attorneys guide clients through the reporting process, work to secure maximum financial recoveries, and fiercely protect against retaliation.

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Plaintiff Contingency Litigation

Not every fight belongs to the powerful — and we make sure of it. Our plaintiff contingency practice takes on the cases that matter, going up against some of the largest corporations in the world on behalf of individuals and businesses who have been wronged.

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