Jordan A. Mercer, Esq.
Managing Attorney — Cyber Litigation
Commercial litigation and white-collar adjacent matters with emphasis on digital evidence preservation and cross-border discovery issues.
Our mission
Justice in the Digital Age
Based in Chicago, our firm focuses on cyber law and digital crime litigation, representing individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations facing the realities of the modern internet. We work on internet-related financial misconduct, cyber fraud and online scams, digital financial crimes, identity theft, cryptocurrency-related disputes, and deceptive online practices under U.S. and international law where applicable.
Where technology moves faster than regulation, we pair assertive advocacy with technical fluency, careful fact development, and a clear-eyed view of what courts, regulators, and counterparties can actually deliver in a given matter.
Whether the issue involves coordinated fraud networks, financial deception, digital extortion, unauthorized account activity, or complex internet-based disputes, we aim to build a disciplined strategy—preserving evidence, protecting clients from further harm, and pursuing lawful remedies available in the jurisdictions that touch your case.
Plain commitment. We work to protect clients, confront online misconduct with lawful tools, and deliver solutions where law, technology, and investigations meet—without misleading guarantees or sensational claims.
Many people have encountered high-pressure schemes that misuse patriotic language, political themes, or counterfeit “official” narratives to sell worthless products or fake “recovery” services. Those patterns harm real families and erode trust. Our work includes helping victims respond through appropriate legal channels and coordinating with facts-first investigative steps where it serves the client.
We know these events can mean lost savings, broken trust, and deep stress. If you or your organization has been targeted by online financial deception, fraudulent digital investment pitches, impersonation scams, or politically themed fraud operations, we are prepared to evaluate your situation in a confidential consultation and discuss realistic next steps.
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Meet Our Team
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Elena V. Okonkwo, Esq.
Senior Associate — Financial Fraud
Complex financial tracing, consumer protection angles, and coordination with forensic accountants where cases require it.
Daniel R. Hughes
Director of Cyber Investigations
Non-lawyer professional staff supporting counsel with structured digital investigations and technical documentation for court-ready narratives.
Our Approach
We begin with intake that separates urgent preservation steps from longer-term strategy: account security, law enforcement referrals where appropriate, civil demand letters, injunctive relief, and litigation when proportionate to the client’s goals and budget.
We communicate in plain language, document decisions, and align expectations with what the record can support—especially in matters touching multiple countries or opaque payment rails.
