What we handle
Federal agency matters, and the litigation that follows them.
The practice is intentionally limited to the business of international trade and transportation, and the U.S. regulatory compliance that comes with it. Here is the whole of it.
Customs and tariffs
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Customs issues
Penalties, protests, audits, classification, valuation, seizures of goods, broker licensing.
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Tariffs and duty refunds
Section 232, Section 301, IEEPA refunds through CAPE and the Court of International Trade.
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Currency seizures
Cash seized by CBP at an airport, border or in the mail. Contingency fees: no recovery, no fee.
Trade, export controls and IP
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International trade law
Antidumping and countervailing duties, Section 301, trade agreements, drawback, Court of International Trade litigation.
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Export controls and sanctions
EAR, ITAR, OFAC, the Entity List, voluntary self-disclosures, AES penalties.
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Intellectual property
Trademark, patent and copyright consulting, IP seizures at the border, USPTO and WIPO filings, Section 337.
Maritime and the FMC
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Federal Maritime Commission
OTI licensing for forwarders and NVOCCs, compliance audits, Shipping Act complaints and penalty defense.
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Admiralty and maritime law
Cargo claims, demurrage and detention, bills of lading, ship arrests, carrier and intermediary terms.
Business and disputes
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Business disputes and litigation
Commercial litigation in state and federal courts at every major U.S. port, and before the FMC.
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Business services
Contracts, entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, valuation, employment, creditor representation.
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Mediation
Florida Supreme Court certified civil mediation for trade and transportation disputes, nationwide.
Talk to a customs lawyer
A call or an email costs nothing and gives an attorney the facts of your matter. We will tell you the fee, or the fee options, before any work begins. Some matters are hourly, some flat fee, and currency seizures are contingency.