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Max Dilendorf Esq.

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  • New York, NY
  • Licensed for 8 years
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Max Dilendorf’s practice is focused on digital assets, cryptocurrency, and asset tokenization. Max is an early adopter who joined the industry in 2016. His cryptocurrency legal philosophy relies on federal and state compliance for counseling clients on meeting their compliance and regulatory obligations. Clients rely on Max’s personalized approach and unparalleled cutting–edge legal knowledge in the world of digital assets for solving the most challenging crypto legal puzzles.

Cryptocurrency and digital assets is a complex and multidimensional area of law often requiring intricate practical analysis and application of the following laws and regulations:

  • the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934;
  • the Anti-Money Laundering Law (“AML”);
  • the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”);
  • 50 state-specific money transmitter laws (“MTL”) with a nationwide application standard;
  • the U.S. Internal Revenue Code;
  • the Racketeering Influence and Corruption Organization Act (“RICO”); and
  • all related and implementing regulations of the above statutes.

Max strives to understand clients’ backgrounds, goals, trading habits, investment vehicles, and other critical factors to identify which bodies of law, and specific statutes and regulations, are implicated.

This approach is crucial when:

  • guiding clients toward lawful behavior in Defi, Web 3.0 virtual universes and Metaverse;
  • selecting and establishing optimal onshore and offshore business structures;
  • assisting clients with asset tokenization projects and developing legal market entry strategies in the US, Southeast Asia, and Europe;
  • establishing guidelines for cryptocurrency trading activities to make operations as efficient as possible, as well as to make sure that client’s activities are legal under U.S. laws and regulations;
  • crypto compliance with tax laws and reporting requirements against everchanging US standards;
  • preparing a crisis plan as the first step in avoiding crisis situations before they arise.

Max regularly represents in a variety of digital asset matters:

  • Institutional investors and publicly traded companies;
  • Cryptocurrency exchanges, OTC desks and wallet-providers;
  • Traditional real estate operators and developers;
  • Cryptocurrency hedge fund managers and investors;
  • DeFi traders and Dapp developers;
  • Metaverse businesses, brands, and users;
  • Family offices;
  • Digital asset platforms;
  • NFT platforms, issuers, and investors; and
  • Fraud victims.

Max was named to Super Lawyers’ New York Metro Area “Rising Star” in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. 

Practice areas

  1. Securities offerings: 30%

    Legal guidance through the whole process of a security token offering (STO)- from structuring to conducting the STO in compliance with securities regulations and other US federal and state laws.

    5 years, 20 cases

  2. Licensing: 26%

    State money transmitter licenses for for cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.

    5 years, 10 cases

  3. Banking: 15%

    U.S. Bank Secrecy Act compliance for cryptocurrency exchanges, Defi industry, P2P cryptocurrency traders, NFT platforms and Dapp Developers.

    5 years

  4. Arbitration: 10%

    Consumer fraud arbitration cases against cryptocurrency exchanges

    2 years, 15 cases

  5. Business: 7%

    Selecting and establishing optimal onshore and offshore business structures for cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.

    5 years, 10 cases

  6. Tax: 7%

    Tax compliance for cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.

    3 years, 20 cases

  7. Federal crime: 5%

    White collar crisis management for cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.

    5 years

Languages spoken

English, Italian, French, Russian, Mandarin

Contact

Dilendorf Law Firm PLLC

4 World Trade Center
29th Floor
New York, NY, 10006

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NYCurrently registered 201407/18/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Rising StarSuperLawyers2018
Lawyers of Distinction - Top 10% of Lawyers in the USAThe Lawyers of Distinction2017
Client's ChoiceAvvo2017
Top Lawyers - Global Directory of Who's WhoWho's Who In American Law2017
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing PartnerDilendorf Khurdayan, PLLC2017 - Present
Real Estate AttorneyFeinstein & Partners, PLLC2014 - Present
ClerkFeinstein & Partners, PLLC2013 - 2014
PresidentEssence Property Group, LLC2012 - 2013
ClerkNew York Supreme Court2011 - 2012
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
United States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkAttorney2016 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationLawyer2014 - Present
New York Bar FoundationAttorney2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney2014 - Present
Real Estate Board of New YorkMember2008 - Present
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Web-Site14 Things Every Foreign Buyer of NYC Real Estate Should Know2017
Web-SiteThe Well that Won’t Run Dry – Why Foreign Buyers Will Continue Investing in NYC Real Estate2017
Real Estate Review13 Tips for Buying in a New Condo Development in NYC2017
LexisNexis publicationNYC Closing Cost Guide: Condos, Coops & Townhouses2017
Web-Site"Golden" Investment Structure for Russian Clients Buying New York City Real Estate2017
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
New York Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2013
City University of New York, Baruch CollegeBBA - Bachelor of Business Administration2008
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
SeminarForeign Investment in U.S. Real Estate: Planning2017
Networking with European and Russian LawyersTaxation of Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate2017
WealthPro Russia St. Petersburg 2017U.S. role and status in the era of global CRS exchange, the advantages of U.S. holding structures and special beneficial tax provisions for Russian citizens under the US-Russia tax treaty.2017
Seminar for Real Estate BrokersNYC Co-op and Due-Diligence Process2016
Seminar for Real Estate BrokersHow Foreign Investors Can Reduce or Eliminate FIRPTA Withholding Upon Sale of U.S. Real Estate2016

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Lawyer Mirakmal Niyazmatov

Mirakmal Niyazmatov, Securities offerings Attorney on Oct 16, 2019
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Attorney Dilendorf has an impeccable track-record and was named to Super Lawyers’ New York Metro Area “Rising Star” in 2018 in Real Estate and Technology Transactions sector for a reason. I endorse him without any hesitation and would particularly recommend him to business owners, entrepreneurs, venture investors and startups.

Lawyer Alena Shautsova

Alena Shautsova, Residential real estate Attorney on Oct 17, 2017
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Lawyer Gary Anthony Anderson

Gary Anderson, Real estate Attorney on Apr 10, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. He utilizes unique approaches to obtain a favorable outcome for his clients. He is always well prepared and very knowledgeable about real estate law matters.

Lawyer Kevin Bernard McKie

Kevin McKie, Real estate Attorney on Apr 6, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Max Dilendorf Esq. knows the law extremely well and cares about making sure people understand their rights and obligations. Anyone needing assistance with a real estate law legal matter would be well served to contact him.

Lawyer Gail Barsky

Gail Barsky, Real estate Attorney on Apr 2, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. He is respected by his peers.

Lawyer Raquel Michaela Vasserman

Raquel Vasserman, Real estate Attorney on Mar 23, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Max is a highly efficient, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is effective, responsive and respected. He is a highly ethical individual and attorney & it's always a pleasure to deal with him!

Lawyer Edward Albert D'Agostino

Edward D'Agostino, Real estate Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
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Lawyer Michael Byk

Michael Byk, Real estate Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Max is a diligent and crafty attorney. Max works hard for his clients.

Lawyer Robert Tsigler

Robert Tsigler, Real estate Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
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I highly endorse this lawyer. Great work ethic, attention to detail and never stops fighting for his clients.

Lawyer Arevik Khurdayan

Arevik Khurdayan, Real estate Attorney on Mar 19, 2017
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Max is an exceptional attorney with profound knowledge of the real estate industry in general and the NYC real estate market. We worked with Max on structuring several foreign investments in the U.S. real estate - both commercial and residential. Max provided invaluable advice and high quality work.

Lawyer David Charlton Van Leeuwen

David Van Leeuwen, Real estate Attorney on Mar 16, 2017
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Excellent real estate counsel. Exceptional knowledge of the real estate business.

Lawyer Kamilla Mishiyeva

Kamilla Mishiyeva, Real estate Attorney on Mar 16, 2017
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Lawyer Sergey Mekhtiyev

Sergey Mekhtiyev, Real estate Attorney on Mar 16, 2017
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I have known Max for a number of years. He is professional, responsible and knowledgeable in the areas of real estate. I endorse this lawyer.

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Ra'Shaun Kelley, Real estate Attorney on Mar 15, 2017
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Max is a highly intelligent, attentive and experienced attorney. He is my go to attorney for our firm's real estate transactions. I refer my client's real estate matters to him without reservation.

Lawyer Lindsay Hope Rubel

Lindsay Rubel, Real estate Attorney on Mar 15, 2017
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For excellent, conscientious, client-focused service, look no further than Max Dilendorf, Esq.

Lawyer Petro Zinkovetsky

Petro Zinkovetsky, Real estate Attorney on Mar 15, 2017
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