Lawyers to Sue Coinbase for 2025 Data Breach
If you’re reading this, you’re probably a victim of the recent Coinbase data breach, which began in December 2024 and publicly disclosed in a May 14 SEC filing. The private, sensitive internal information of nearly 70,000 Coinbase users was stolen—and then used by criminals to steal tens of millions, probably hundreds of millions, in cryptocurrency.
Someone claiming to be from Coinbase likely emailed you from an address that appeared legitimate, then got you on the phone for “verification.” During that call, they instructed you to “secure” your account by transferring your crypto to a new wallet.
None of it was real. It was theft.
And when you realized what had happened, you probably contacted Coinbase—only to be told there was nothing they could do to recover your money beyond offering remediation costs and voluntary customer reimbursements “within the range of approximately $180 million to $400 million.”
That’s unacceptable to us.
Know this: you are not alone, and more importantly, you are not powerless.
At Berg PC, We Fight Like It Happened to Us
We bring decades of complex, high-stakes commercial trial experience to every crypto recovery case. Over the past several years, we’ve committed substantial resources to helping people who’ve been targeted by crypto scammers. The 2025 Coinbase breach fits a pattern we know well.
Hackers didn’t break through firewalls or guess your password. They used stolen data to impersonate Coinbase personnel, preying on your trust and panic. This was social engineering at a high level—enabled by a security failure that should never have occurred.
At Berg PC, we don’t just send demand letters or file the same recycled complaint over and over. We prepare every case for trial, which is exactly why our settlements are often better. We litigate not like your life savings were stolen—but like ours were.
Work with Us to Hold Coinbase Accountable & Expose Crypto Scammers
Berg PC is based in Houston but practices nationally.
In cryptocurrency-related matters, the firm has been associated with, co-counseled, or otherwise involved in matters in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver, Dallas, Austin, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Boston, and Miami.
Our lawyers are licensed in Texas, Colorado*, and Pennsylvania*.
We are making strides with each case, and you can help us continue the fight against cryptocurrency scams and fraudulent schemes by making your voice heard.
If you or someone you know is a victim of the 2025 Coinbase data breach, please provide details about yourself and your case.
We are here to help, and the first step is to perform a preliminary evaluation. After reviewing your case, we’ll be in touch with the next steps.
If you wish to continue learning about our developing crypto litigation strategy, you will find more information after the form. (*Inactive)
Why Victims of Crypto Fraud & Scams Come to Us
In 2024, “stolen funds increased by approximately 21% YoY to $2.2 billion,” according to a 2025 Chainalysis report. Crypto recovery isn’t a side hustle here. We didn’t take a flier on this field when crypto was hot and hope it panned out. It has become a core part of our litigation practice because the need is real—and urgent.
We Pursue Crypto Recovery in Court
Geoff Berg, a nationally recognized trial lawyer with 30 years of experience, is countering the crimes of crypto scammers in Court.
Our team includes high-profile trial lawyers like Geoff and world-renowned financial crime investigators with decades of experience in the private sector and from their time at places like the United States Marine Corps, the National Security Agency, and other government organizations. The firm and its investigators have the following capabilities:
- Tracing Stolen Cryptocurrency Assets on the Blockchain
- Locating Criminal Wallet Addresses
- Identifying Cryptocurrency Scammers
- Collaborating with Exchange Platforms & VASPs
- Freezing Criminal Wallets Through Court Proceedings
Tracing and freezing stolen crypto assets make recovering your money possible, allowing our firm to make unprecedented advancements in the fight against crypto scams and fraud.
Represented Hundreds of Victims
We’ve represented hundreds of victims of cryptocurrency fraud and scams. We’ve secured judgments in both state and federal courts. And we’ve built a formidable network of forensic investigators, crypto tracing experts, and former intelligence operatives who help us follow the money—even when it’s hidden behind layers of blockchain obfuscation.
No Up-Front Costs
Our cases are handled on a contingency basis. We are paid with a portion of any recovery. We do not ask for fees up front. If there is NO RECOVERY, the is NO FEE. If you are a victim of the 2025 Coinbase data breach, it is imperative that you protect yourself from cryptocurrency recovery schemes.
Whoever you hire, always confirm with their state bar or licensing agency that they are real, and their contact information matches what you see on their website. Scammers frequently change small details in domain names to impersonate legitimate ones.
Empathy & Understanding
What sets us apart isn’t just subject-matter expertise. It’s empathy. We understand how these scams work on a human level. Most victims are smart, cautious people who were caught at exactly the wrong moment—confused, scared, and trusting the voice on the other end of the phone. That trust was weaponized against them.
Our Strategy in Coinbase Lawsuits & Related Cases
Every case begins with a forensic triage:
- How did the theft happen?
- Which wallet addresses were involved?
- Where did the funds go?
- Which exchanges can be compelled to cooperate?
Then we move—fast.
In prior cases involving pig butchering and other fraud schemes, we’ve had success:
- Filing ex parte motions for temporary restraining orders and injunctions before assets disappear
- Pursuing John Doe lawsuits to subpoena identifying information from exchanges
- Enforcing asset freezes and turnover orders on wallets tied to known fraudsters
- Bringing claims for fraud, conversion, civil theft, and—where the facts justify it—negligence against platforms that enabled the fraud
We also explore third-party liability. If a platform ignored red flags or mishandled user data, we dig. Well-drafted terms of service aren’t always the shield companies think they are—and if there’s a viable path to hold them accountable, we pursue it.
You Are Not Just a Statistic
If your crypto was stolen because of the 2025 Coinbase breach, you are not just another column in a spreadsheet. You’re a victim of a preventable failure—and you deserve a legal team that knows how to fight back. Not just with technical sophistication, but with the relentlessness of courtroom veterans who’ve gone up against major institutions and won.
This isn’t about revenge. It’s about accountability.
Contact a 2025 Coinbase Data Breach Attorney in Houston, Texas
If you sustained losses due to the recent Coinbase data breach, contact Berg PC and tell us about your case. We’ll listen. We’ll evaluate your case. And if there’s a path to recovery, we’ll take it.
Should the firm take on your case, Geoff Berg and our cryptocurrency recovery lawyers will do everything they can to reclaim what is rightfully yours.
We offer initial consultations at no charge. If the firm accepts your case, it will be handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning that if we do not recover money or cryptocurrency on your behalf, you pay nothing.
Please contact us for a preliminary evaluation. After reviewing your case diligently, we will be in touch with next steps.
