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Globally Recognized · Over $2.4B Recovered

Justice Is Not
Just a Concept. It's Our Mandate.

Harrington & Associates is a premier international law firm specializing in financial fraud recovery, asset tracing, and complex cross-border litigation. When institutions fail you, we step forward.

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$2.4B+
Assets Recovered
15,000+
Cases Resolved
97%
Success Rate
Verified & Licensed
Global Bar Association
International Asset Recovery
Tracking, freezing, and repatriating assets across 48+ jurisdictions. Our blockchain forensics and legal expertise work in concert.
48+ Countries
37yr Experience
5★ Rating
Senior Partner Available
24/7 Emergency Line
Cryptocurrency Fraud Recovery Investment Fraud Litigation Asset Tracing & Freezing Cross-Border Enforcement Blockchain Forensics Ponzi Scheme Recovery Wire Transfer Fraud Romance Scam Cases Securities Litigation Offshore Account Recovery Cryptocurrency Fraud Recovery Investment Fraud Litigation Asset Tracing & Freezing Cross-Border Enforcement Blockchain Forensics Ponzi Scheme Recovery Wire Transfer Fraud Romance Scam Cases Securities Litigation Offshore Account Recovery
Harrington & Associates
International Law Firm · Est. 1987
NYC
Head Office
LON
Europe Hub
SGP
Asia Pacific
37
Years of unbroken excellence in international financial law and asset recovery.
About Our Firm

Built on Integrity.
Driven by Results.

Founded in 1987 by former federal prosecutor James Harrington, our firm has grown into one of the world's most trusted names in financial fraud recovery and complex asset litigation. We operate across six continents, partnering with Interpol-certified forensic specialists, blockchain analysts, and intelligence agencies.

We specialize in the most complex, high-stakes cases that other firms decline — from multi-jurisdictional cryptocurrency seizures to sophisticated investment fraud schemes involving offshore entities.

Client Confidentiality
Every case handled with absolute discretion and attorney-client privilege.
No Recovery, No Fee
Contingency-based arrangements available for qualifying cases.
Forensic Intelligence
Blockchain tracing, dark web monitoring, and cyber intelligence tools.
Global Reach
Offices in 12 countries with affiliate networks across 48 jurisdictions.
Crypto Asset Recovery96%
Investment Fraud Litigation94%
Cross-Border Enforcement91%
Recognized by Leading Global Legal Institutions
Chambers & Partners
Band 1 · 2024
Legal 500
Top Tier · 2024
Best Lawyers
International · 2023-24
IFLR1000
Highly Regarded · 2024
Who's Who Legal
Asset Recovery · 2024
What We Do

Practice Areas

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Cryptocurrency Recovery

Advanced blockchain forensics to trace and recover digital assets lost to fraud, hacking, or exchange collapse. Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and 200+ altcoins.

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Investment Fraud Litigation

Aggressive litigation against Ponzi scheme operators, fake brokers, and fraudulent investment platforms. We pursue civil and criminal remedies simultaneously.

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Asset Tracing & Freezing

Real-time asset location using cutting-edge investigative tools and international legal instruments including Mareva injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal orders.

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Romance & Social Scams

Discreet, sensitive handling of romance scam cases. We identify perpetrators through digital footprinting and pursue recovery across international borders.

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Remote Job Offer Fraud

Specialized recovery for victims of work-from-home scams, pig butchering schemes, and fake employment fraud that results in forced crypto deposits.

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Securities & Wire Fraud

Civil and regulatory actions against unauthorized brokers, unregistered securities offerings, and wire transfer fraud involving domestic and foreign defendants.

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Our Methodology

A Proven Path to Recovery

01
Confidential Case Assessment
Submit your case for a no-obligation review by a senior partner. We evaluate feasibility, estimated recovery value, and recommend the optimal legal pathway — all within 24 hours.
02
Forensic Investigation & Tracing
Our team of certified blockchain analysts, cybercrime investigators, and financial forensics experts deploy state-of-the-art tools to locate and document all traceable assets.
03
Emergency Legal Remedies
Where assets are identified, we move swiftly to obtain freezing orders, injunctions, and asset preservation orders before perpetrators can dissipate or transfer funds further.
04
Litigation & Enforcement
Our international litigation teams pursue enforcement across every relevant jurisdiction simultaneously, working with local counsel and law enforcement agencies worldwide.
05
Asset Repatriation
Upon successful recovery, we coordinate the secure transfer of all recovered assets to the client, with full legal documentation and compliance reporting.
Justice Served
Our systematic approach has achieved a 97% success rate across 15,000+ cases worldwide.
24hr
Case Review
$0
Upfront Cost
97% Success Rate
2024 YTD
$2.4B+
Total Assets Recovered
15,000+
Cases Successfully Closed
48+
Countries & Jurisdictions
37
Years of Excellence
Client Outcomes

Real People. Real Results.

Every case represents a life disrupted by financial crime. These are some of the voices of those we have helped reclaim what was taken from them.

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After losing $240,000 to a crypto trading platform, I was told by three other law firms it was untraceable. Harrington & Associates recovered $198,000 within four months. Their forensic team was extraordinary — they traced the funds through six wallets across three countries.

SB
Stephen B.
Crypto Trading Scam · $198K Recovered
"

I was deeply ashamed to have fallen for a romance scam. The team at Harrington handled my case with total discretion and genuine empathy. They never made me feel foolish. They recovered 83% of the $85,000 I had sent, and the perpetrator was successfully prosecuted.

MW
Margaret W.
Romance Scam · $70K Recovered
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As a small business owner who lost $500,000 in a Ponzi scheme, I feared all was gone. Harrington obtained emergency freezing orders within 48 hours and ultimately recovered over $420,000. Their cross-border expertise is unmatched — they simultaneously litigated in the US, UK, and Cayman Islands.

EY
Eric Y.
Ponzi Scheme · $420K Recovered
4.9 / 5.0 Based on 3,400+ verified client reviews · Trustpilot & Google
The People Behind Your Case

Senior Leadership

Former Federal Prosecutor · 37 years in international financial law · Lead counsel in over $800M in recoveries.
Lucie H. Duvall
+1(253)595-9639
International Asset Recovery · Federal Litigation
Former CFTC enforcement attorney. Expert in crypto-asset regulation and blockchain forensics. 22 years experience.
Eugene F. Assaf
+1(253)648-6239
Cryptocurrency Law · Regulatory Enforcement
Interpol certified fraud examiner. Led investigations across 30+ countries. Authored the firm's forensic investigation protocol.
K. Winn Allen
+1(253)518-0724
Blockchain Forensics · Cybercrime Investigation
Qualified in 8 jurisdictions. Specializes in emergency injunctions and cross-border enforcement proceedings.
Ivan A. Schlager
+1(253)679-4653
Cross-Border Litigation · Injunctions

Hover over each profile for background details. Our full team of 140+ professionals is available upon request.

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