Customs Administrative Proceedings, Classification Determinations, Rulings

• Recovery of seized assets, including cash

• Classification of imported merchandise, including offshore production under HTSUS 9802.

• Obtaining authorization for grey market importations

• Refunds of Harbor Maintenance Fees

• Duty Drawback consultation and Entries

• Obtaining Customs licenses and permits, bonding of Carriers and Warehouses (as well as FMC licenses)

Litigation in the United States Court of International Trade and other Federal and State courts

• Microsoft and other trademark violations and counterfeit allegations

• Litigation in opposition to I.T.O. rulings barring certain importations

• Class Action litigation on behalf of hundreds of persons improperly fined for legally transporting funds

• Litigation of demurrage claims

• Suits on behalf of importers where Customs improperly assessed rates of duty

• Breach of contract litigation following the sale of a Freight Forwarder

Corporate Legal Affairs

• Internet site contracts, user agreements, and privacy policies valid under both U.S. and International laws

• Employment contracts, Non-competition agreements, Discrimination and Personnel Policy matters

• Property Sales and Leases

• Merger of corporations established in various states

• Sale of FMC, IATA, NVOCC and CHB Licensed firms

• Breach of contract litigation following the sale of a Freight Forwarder

Training and Customs Audit Preparation

We are available for Customs compliance reviews, short seminars and full term courses in Customs, Import, Export and Transport procedures.  We have provided these services in the United Kingdom for the British Department of Trade and Industry at various locations, for The Institute of International Trade, Miami; the University of Miami, Miami; Nova University, Ft. Lauderdale; the United States Department of Commerce, and the Florida Department of Commerce.

Financial Services and Planning, including Estate advice and Trust Formation