WE FIGHT FRAUD.
Nationwide scam attorneys handling crypto recovery, securities fraud, elder abuse, cybersecurity failures, and complex arbitration disputes.
Decades of Experience. Hundreds of Millions Recovered.
Attorneys Marc Fitapelli and Jeffrey Saxon bring decades of experience and a proven record of recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for clients nationwide. We are proud to represent victims of crypto scams, securities fraud, consumer fraud, elder financial exploitation, and cybersecurity failures. We pursue accountability against institutions that fail to protect consumers or comply with the law. MDF Law has offices in New York and California.
Proven Track Record
“Our clients don’t come to us looking for a fight — they come to us looking for help. We take on their fight so they can move forward.”
— Marc D. Fitapelli, Esq. Founder
Partners for Plaintiffs' Advocacy
For investors, consumers, and individuals harmed by institutional misconduct, the choice of legal counsel matters. At MDF Law, Marc Fitapelli and Jeffrey Saxon bring a rare combination of experience, judgment, and courtroom skill—drawing on more than 35 years of combined legal practice representing clients against powerful financial institutions, brokers, and corporate defendants.
Together, Marc and Jeff lead MDF Law with a clear purpose: to advocate relentlessly for plaintiffs who have suffered financial loss, fraud, or elder abuse, and to hold institutions accountable when they fail the people they are supposed to protect.
Marc Fitapelli, the founder of MDF Law, is licensed to practice law in New York and has spent his career representing injured investors and consumers. He has helped clients recover hundreds of millions of dollars from major financial institutions, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. Marc has been consistently recognized among the top attorneys nationwide, including selection as a Super Lawyer—an honor reserved for approximately the top 2.5% of attorneys—and membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, reflecting his success in securing meaningful results for clients. He regularly represents clients before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and courts throughout the country. Outside of his legal practice, Marc enjoys a range of eclectic interests, including computer programming and beekeeping.
Based in Carlsbad, California, Jeffrey Saxon is licensed to practice law in both New York and California. A seasoned civil litigator, his career has included extensive trial work in state and federal courts, handling complex negligence, fraud, and commercial matters. When he is not practicing law, Jeff can often be found surfing in his hometown of San Diego, California or skiing in Colorado.
Marc and Jeff met while attending Hofstra Law School and have been close friends for more than twenty years. In 2021, Jeff left his position at the New York City Department of Correction to join Marc in building MDF Law. Both Marc and Jeff are proud fathers of two children each, a perspective that guides how they value our clients.
Crypto Recovery & Digital Assets
Helping victims recover losses from crypto scams, exchange failures, account takeovers, and unauthorized transfers involving digital assets.
Securities Fraud & Investment Misconduct
Representing investors harmed by IPO misrepresentations, ponzi schemes, securities fraud, and deceptive practices by brokers and financial institutions.
Consumer Fraud & Arbitration
Pursuing claims for consumer fraud, forced arbitration disputes, and financial misconduct by banks, telecom companies, and technology platforms. We also have extensive experience litigating against crypto exchanges, such as Coinbase.
Elder Financial Abuse & Exploitation
Advocating for older adults and families affected by financial exploitation, scams, abuse of trust, and institutional neglect.
Cybersecurity Failures & Data Breaches
Litigating cases involving data breaches, phishing scams, account takeovers, and losses associated with third party hackers.
More about Our Law Practice
We represent individuals and businesses impacted by fraud and scams of all kinds. There is no single profile when it comes to fraud victims. Over the years, we have represented banks, professional athletes, actors, teachers, firefighters, and everyday consumers alike. Fraud does not discriminate, and neither do we.
What many victims do not realize is that recovery often does not come from suing the scammer. In most cases, the bad actor is already incarcerated, judgment-proof, or located overseas. Successful recovery requires a deeper legal analysis and a strategic approach to identifying responsible third parties.
Our work usually focuses on holding legally liable institutions accountable. This includes banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, financial intermediaries, and other entities whose failures in oversight, security, or compliance made the fraud possible or allowed losses to occur.
We pursue claims where the law allows recovery from parties with the ability and obligation to prevent harm, using creative, disciplined litigation strategies tailored to complex financial and technological misconduct.
No Recovery. No Fee. It's simple.
Fraud cases are complex, but our fees are not. We represent clients on a contingency basis, meaning you do not pay hourly legal fees, and we are compensated only if we obtain a recovery. Our interests are fully aligned with yours from the start.
This structure is not a marketing slogan. Rather, it is a deliberate alignment of interests. When we take a case, we invest our time, expertise, and firm resources with the same objective as our clients: recovery. If a case fails, our law firm fails with it. That alignment sharpens judgment, promotes efficiency, and ensures that every strategic decision is aligned with one goal – winning for the client.
Contingency representation also serves as an internal gatekeeping function. We evaluate cases carefully before accepting them, because we are assuming the financial risk of litigation alongside our clients. If we proceed, it is because we believe the law supports accountability and that recovery is realistically achievable but never guaranteed.
Every matter begins with a detailed evaluation of the facts, transaction history, and institutional involvement. In most fraud and scam cases, the individual perpetrator is incarcerated, overseas, or otherwise judgment-proof. Meaningful recovery rarely comes from pursuing the bad actor directly. Similarly, although the Securities and Exchange Commission oversees and enforces securities laws, it does not help individual investors recover their lost money.
Instead, effective litigation requires identifying legally responsible third parties — including banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, brokers, and other financial or technology institutions — whose actions, omissions, or compliance failures allowed the fraud to occur or continue.
Depending on the facts and governing agreements, cases may proceed through FINRA arbitration, consumer arbitration, or court litigation. We select the forum strategically, focusing on where accountability and recovery are most likely to be achieved. In addition to arbitration before FINRA, we also have extensive experience before the American Arbitration Association, which is where most cryptocurrency cases are argued.
We also believe that contingency representation should come with clarity and fairness. Our client retention agreement is intentionally as short as we are legally permitted to make it. We do not believe clients should be required to surrender control or sign away their rights to obtain representation. Our agreements are designed to be straightforward, transparent, and respectful — reflecting the same alignment of interests that defines our approach to contingency representation.
We represent clients nationwide in complex fraud, financial misconduct, and institutional accountability matters, advancing the legal work required to pursue recovery without shifting the financial risk onto the people we represent.
Our Client's Stories
“Jeff Saxon represented me on a securities claim. I can’t speak highly enough about the experience. Jeff is very professional, creative in his thinking and easy to work with. I appreciated his ability to recognize when to be aggressive in making the case but also his honesty with me about how far things could be pushed. The end result was very good and I would absolutely use Jeff and MDF again should the occasion arise.”
Anthony Vaccari (Google 5-Star Review, October 8, 2024)
“If you’ve been defrauded, or even think you may have been defrauded, you 100% should contact MDF Law PLLC. Marc and Jeff are two of the most professional and knowledgeable attorneys you will ever meet and you can be confident that they will provide friendly, respectful and effective advocacy. Investment fraud is rampant, but MDF Law PLLC can help you recover what you’ve lost. Thank you MDF Law PLLC!!”
Josh Youngman (Google 5-Star Review, March 5, 2024)
“Attorney Marc Fitapelli’s knowledge, experience and determination to fight for his client helped make a very difficult situation easier. Not only was he successful in the outcome, he showed compassion and genuine care. He listened to concerns and made sure everything was understood. He went above expectations and was available to help address issues that arose. His support, guidance, and expertise has helped to move forward.”
Shannon Crossland (Google 5-Star Review, December 8, 2021)
“Great experience! I appreciate all the hard work Jeffrey did to help my dad with great results. I highly recommend!”
Julie-Ann Schwartz (Google 5-Star Review, October 17, 2022)
“Marc Fitapelli from MDF Law PLLC represented me in current legal action. He was able to obtain a monetary settlement for damages I incurred and has provided me with solid legal advice even after the case was completed. I highly recommend Marc and MDF Law PLLC if you need legal representation.”
Jamie Mackellar (Google 5-Star Review, February 1, 2022)