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About Our Firm

Former federal prosecutors. Blockchain forensics specialists. Global recovery network.

Our Team

Who We Are

We are Post-quantum foundation, a cyber fraud recovery law firm with a team of legal experts, blockchain forensic investigators, and investment fraud attorneys with experience in recovering stolen funds from the most sophisticated online schemes.

Our team is dedicated to helping clients retrieve money lost through crypto scams, romance fraud, investment schemes, BEC attacks, and all forms of cyber theft. We have recovered over $180 million for our clients and continue to fight for justice on behalf of fraud victims worldwide.

With a 4.8 client rating and recognition by major publications and federal agencies, we are trusted by clients across the US and internationally across 60+ countries.

2016
Year Founded
$180M+
Funds Recovered
60+
Countries Served
200+
Cases Per Year

Our History

A decade fighting cyber fraud

From a single attorney handling crypto scams to a multidisciplinary fraud recovery practice operating across 60+ countries.

  1. 2016

    Firm founded in New York

    Established to help victims of online investment scams and crypto fraud who had nowhere else to turn.

  2. 2018

    First $1M case recovered

    A landmark crypto exchange fraud case set the standard for our forensic-led approach.

  3. 2019

    Blockchain forensics unit launched

    Dedicated digital-asset investigation team formed in response to the explosive rise of crypto fraud.

  4. 2021

    International expansion

    Partner network established across 40+ jurisdictions for cross-border asset recovery.

  5. 2023

    $100M milestone passed

    Cumulative recovered funds for victims of cyber fraud surpassed $100 million.

  6. 2025

    $180M+ recovered

    Now handling 200+ cases per year across 60 countries with a team of 25+ specialists.

Meet Our Team

Attorneys, forensic investigators, and client advocates working together on every case.

Jonathan Smith
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Jonathan Smith

Founding Partner

Former AUSA, SDNY. Harvard Law. Led the firm's founding after winning a landmark crypto fraud case. Now leads the largest recovery matters.

  • ✓Former AUSA, Southern District of NY
  • ✓Harvard Law School, J.D.
  • ✓Certified Bitcoin Forensic Investigator
Dr. Priya Nair
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Dr. Priya Nair

Head of Blockchain Forensics

Former FBI Cyber Division analyst. PhD Computer Science, MIT. Leads all on-chain investigation work and expert witness testimony.

  • ✓FBI Cyber Division (2012–2020)
  • ✓PhD Computer Science, MIT
  • ✓Testified in 30+ federal proceedings
Marcus Reid
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Marcus Reid

International Recovery Partner

Oxford Law LLM. Licensed US, UK, Singapore. Partner relationships in 30+ countries for cross-border fund recovery.

  • ✓Oxford Law, LLM International Law
  • ✓Licensed in US, UK, Singapore
  • ✓Interpol Advisory Committee Member
Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Client Services Lead

Your single point of contact throughout your case.

David Chen

David Chen

Forensic Investigator

Bank chargeback & payment trail specialist.

Sarah Lindqvist

Sarah Lindqvist

Compliance Officer

AML & regulatory adherence.

Olumide Adesola

Olumide Adesola

International Counsel

Africa & Middle East jurisdictions.

Our Promise

Six Commitments to Every Client

The principles that guide how we handle your case from first call to final recovery.

Honest Assessment

We will tell you up front whether your case has realistic prospects — no false hope, no wasted time.

Strict Confidentiality

Attorney-client privilege protects every conversation from the moment you contact us.

Transparent Fees

No-win, no-fee on most cases. No hidden charges, ever. You know the costs before we start.

Regular Updates

A dedicated case manager keeps you informed at every stage of the recovery process.

Ethical Practice

We never cold-call or chase fraud victims. We are approached, not the other way around.

Empathetic Support

We understand the human cost of fraud, not just the financial one. We will never judge you.

What Sets Us Apart

Blockchain Forensics

We trace cryptocurrency through chains, bridges, mixers, and exchanges to identify perpetrators and custodians of stolen funds.

Emergency Legal Relief

We file for TROs and asset freezes within hours — before fraudsters can move funds offshore or liquidate holdings.

International Network

Partner attorneys and enforcement contacts in 60+ countries for multi-jurisdictional recovery.

Exchange Cooperation

Established relationships with compliance teams at major global exchanges to accelerate freeze requests.

Regulatory Coordination

We coordinate with the SEC, CFTC, FBI IC3, and FTC to maximize recovery pressure and leverage.

No Win, No Fee

Many cases are handled on contingency — we only collect a fee when we recover your money.

Accreditations & Memberships

Independently regulated, vetted and certified by the bodies that matter.

The Law Society

Regulated Member

SRA Authorised

Solicitors Regulation Authority

IBA Member

International Bar Association

INTERPOL Liaison

Cross-border investigations

Cyber Essentials

Certified Secure

ISO 27001

Information Security Standard

FBI IC3 Partner

Cybercrime reporting channel

Lexcel Accredited

Practice Management Standard

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