Pump Fun's parent company, Baton Corporation, appointed Brown Rudnick attorneys just before its legal response deadline.
Burwick Law accuses Pump Fun of selling unregistered securities and failing to comply with criminal risks.
The case, still in early stages, seeks a jury trial and involves high-profile legal representation on both sides.
Memecoin platform Pump Fun is now bolstering its legal response in a high-profile lawsuit brought by Burwick Law. According to a report by Protos, recent court records confirm that the project’s parent company, Baton Corporation, has officially added new legal firepower in preparation for the ongoing class action case. Brown Rudnick attorneys Daniel L. Sachs and Kyle P. Dorso joined the team in May, reinforcing a defense already led by Stephen D. Palley, chair of Brown Rudnick’s Digital Commerce Group.
Baton Corporation Builds a Specialized Legal Team
Legal filings from May and last Thursday show that Sachs and Dorso were formally appointed to represent Baton Corporation. Sachs, previously counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has led complex securities fraud investigations. His past cases include defending Shaquille O’Neal in an NFT class action and representing Mark Cuban in a Voyager Digital-related lawsuit.
Dorso brings expertise in both commercial litigation and cryptocurrency disputes. He played a key role in helping Atomic Wallet dismiss a lawsuit connected to a $100 million hack. Dorso has also worked on matters involving crypto theft and digital data infrastructure.
Palley, a long-time figure in insurance and crypto litigation, has advised clients including Hector DAO and protocol developers. His portfolio also includes work with crypto derivatives platforms, NFT investors, and wallet providers.
Late Legal Representation Follows Allegations of Security Violations
The lawsuit filed by Burwick Law accuses Pump Fun of raising millions through unregistered securities sales. The firm also claims that Pump Fun operated without adequate compliance measures, allegedly exposing the platform to risks including money laundering and transnational criminal activity.
Pump Fun’s founding team, Alon Cohen, Dylan Kerler, and Noah Bernhard Hugo Tweedale did not secure formal legal counsel until April 7, 2025. That date fell one day before their response deadline, forcing them to request an extension to meet court requirements.
Burwick Law Pursues Trial and Faces Public Scrutiny
Burwick Law founder Max Burwick, along with co-counsel Wolf Popper, is representing Kendall Carnahan and several plaintiffs. The class action names Pump Fun as a central figure in a larger pattern of alleged “pump and dump” token activity.
Burwick Law is actively involved in multiple legal actions targeting crypto tokens created through Pump Fun’s platform. After publicizing the lawsuit on the same day Pump Fun’s X account was suspended, Burwick Law faced criticism from the memecoin community. The legal action seeks a jury rehearsal, though no court date has been set. Both legal teams have been contacted for comment, with updates pending.
