You will get Audit on Your Crypto Whitepaper & Tokenomics for SEC Compliance Risks

Name: You will get Audit on Your Crypto Whitepaper & Tokenomics for SEC Compliance Risks
Availability: InStock

Stephen M. Stephen M.

4.5

Stephen M. Stephen M.

4.5

Project details

Don't let a legal oversight kill your project before Mainnet.

You have the Solidity developers and the marketing team, but do you have the Legal Engineering?

Most crypto founders build their tokenomics (burns, buybacks, staking rewards) without realizing they are accidentally creating an Unregistered Security under US Law. I am a US based Attorney and active DeFi investor who bridges the gap between code and compliance.

I do not write Solidity code. Instead, I audit the Legal Logic of your project to ensure your "Utility Token" doesn't fail the Howey Test.

What I check for:

The "Dividend" Trap: Does your staking mechanism look like passive income?

The "Buyback" Risk: Is your treasury management creating price manipulation liability?

The "Governance" Wrapper: Are you using a DAO to hide centralized control?

Consumer Protection: Do your Terms of Service actually protect the dev team?

Deliverables: Depending on the tier you select, you will receive a formal Legal Risk Assessment Memo, a redlined markup of your Whitepaper, or a full suite of "Mainnet Ready" legal documents (Terms of Service & Risk Disclaimers).

Cybersecurity Expertise

AI Compliance, AI Governance, Risk Assessment

Technology Type

Firewall, IaaS, Computer Network, Data Center, Database, SaaS, Web Application, CRM, Mobile Device

Cybersecurity Regulation

GDPR, HIPAA, HITECH, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, PCI DSS

What's included

Service Tiers	Starter $300	Standard $750	Advanced $1,500
Delivery Time	1 day	3 days	7 days
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Frequently asked questions

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Civil TCPA Hearing Preparation Assistance Stephen is great to work with and very responsive! I would hire him again for other projects as well.

Corporate Legal Assistance: Letters, Agreements, HR (Next Week Start, Occasional Support)

Employment Contract Review & Revision (California expertise needed) Stephen was quick and professional!

Delaware Amended Complaint Review The freelancer completed the work; however, when it was submitted to the courts, the defense in their opposition described the work as subpar. It did not help my case. Then the freelancer made representations to provide further assistance locating me an outside attorney in the area that he knew could assist me in person with my case. The freelancer gave expectations then went ghost, and never heard from him again. When I attempted to follow up, still no contact. I don't recommend this freelancer, he just wasn't what was to be expected.

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About Stephen

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Federal Law Strategist | Trademark Defense | Venture Finance

91% Job Success

4.5 (39 reviews)

Omaha, United States - 6:30 pm local time

I am more than a lawyer; I am a career litigator, accredited investor, and former e-commerce founder who understands the friction points where business, finance, & law collide.

With over a decade of experience and thousands of cases settled, I provide surgical legal drafting & high-level business consulting for high-net-worth individuals, private equity firms, and early-stage startups. I don’t just "bill hours" - I solve problems with extreme efficiency.

Whether you need a SAFE agreement for a seed round, a federal motion for injunctive relief, or a clean Cap Table structure, I am built to deliver results in 24 hours.

Why My Perspective is Different:

• Accredited Investor & Entrepreneur: I successfully exited a multi-channel e-commerce business in 2023 and actively trade options and equities. I’ve been on your side of the table - managing supply chains, SKU rationalization, and EBITDA optimization. I understand "deal terms" not just as legal clauses, but as financial levers.

• AI Integration Specialist: I utilize advanced AI workflows to move twice as fast as traditional counsel. If you are an AI-driven company, I speak your language and understand the specific liability & IP hurdles of the 2026 tech landscape.

• Trial-Tested Authority: I spent my first 7 years in a large Chicago insurance defense firm. I know how both sides thinks. I now run a boutique firm, handling multi-million dollar dockets across the U.S. via strategic co-counsel partnerships.

Core Services & Consulting Areas

1) Venture Finance & Capital Raising

• SAFE Agreements & Convertible Notes: Structuring and populating early-stage financing instruments (utilizing industry-standard NVCA & Y Combinator forms) to secure funding without capping future growth.

• Cap Table Architecture: Structuring authorized share pools & equity splits to prevent dilution disasters before your Series A.

• Investment Due Diligence: Acting as a "Deal Architect" for Angels & Syndicates to review terms, identifying financial red flags in Data Rooms before the wire is sent.

2) Securities Law & SEC Compliance

• Private Placements (Reg D): Architecting compliant capital raises under Rule 506(b) & 506(c). I draft Big Law quality Subscription Agreements, Accredited Investor Questionnaires, & file Form D with the SEC to protect founders.
• Strategic Deregistration ("Going Dark"): executing cost-effective "Going Private" transactions for reporting companies. I utilize Reverse Stock Splits and Delaware-compliant cash-out mergers to reduce shareholder counts below SEC reporting thresholds (Form 15).
• Crypto/Whitepaper Audit: legal audits for compliance.

3) Commercial & Corporate Strategy

• Commercial Contract Review: Reviewing Master Service Agreements (MSA), SaaS contracts, & Operating Agreements to identify commercial risk, liability exposure, & exit mechanism flaws.

4) IP & Trademark Strategy

• Federal Practice: Federal trademark registration, USPTO Office Action responses, & brand protection for D2C/Amazon sellers.

5) Business Growth & Credit Strategy

• Entity Structuring: Structuring "lender-compliant" LLCs to maximize business credit & navigating private equity/early-stage funding rounds.

6) Fractional General Counsel

• Risk & Compliance Consulting: Ongoing consulting for lower middle market companies (10–15 hours/month) focusing on HR compliance, risk mitigation, & contract hardening.

7) Strategic Litigation Support

• Demand letters, deposition flow charts, motion drafting, & federal court strategy (Direct representation in IA, MO, NE; Consulting & Ghostwriting support for all other jurisdictions).

8) Strategic Business Immigration & O-1 Talent Visas

• O-1A/NIW: I craft 20+ page legal briefs that treat your career like a high-stakes argument, positioning founders & experts to meet the strict "Extraordinary Ability" criteria.
• Strategic consulting for E-2 & L-1 transfers.

** jurisdictional Note:**
I am licensed to practice law in IA, MO, & NE. For clients outside these jurisdictions, services are limited to Federal practice matters, commercial business consulting, & risk assessment. I do not provide state-specific legal opinions for jurisdictions where I am not admitted.

Steps for completing your project

After purchasing the project, send requirements so Stephen can start the project.

Delivery time starts when Stephen receives requirements from you.

Stephen works on your project following the steps below.

Revisions may occur after the delivery date.

Intake & Document Upload

Upload your Whitepaper, Tokenomics Spreadsheet, or link to your project website. If you are in the "Idea Phase" (Tier 1), a simple 1-page summary of your plan is sufficient. The clock starts once I receive these documents.

Legal Risk Analysis (The Audit)

I will review your materials against current US Federal Securities Laws and CFTC regulations. I analyze your distribution model, marketing language, and token utility to identify specific "Red Flag" triggers that could attract regulatory enforcement.