Expert and Ethical Legal Representation

The dramatic increase in international trade over the past 20 years since the rise of Globalization and the fall of the so called "Eastern Bloc," coupled with the scourge of terrorism and the events leading up to and beyond September 11, 2001, has created a myriad of domestic and international laws which now govern trade and cross-border transactions.

These laws are mandatory and applicable to all importers, exporters and related entrepreneurs; and failure to obey them can result in Customs authorities rejecting or holding goods at the border; large monetary fines and penalties being levied and in certain circumstances civil and criminal prosecutions being instituted. Ignorance of these laws is no excuse in defense.

The attorneys and counsel of the Whittier Law Firm (WLF) have over 30 years experience in the development, execution, mitigation of and defense against international trade laws which threaten the good business practices of its clients.

With its worldwide network of affiliated attorneys, the WLF challenges the uncertainty of application and enforcement of these laws, in order to reduce or eliminate the adverse consequences that beach of these laws can cause.

From pre-emptive measures such as pre-shipment Customs rulings, to petitions of mitigation of fines and penalties, to litigation in the courts, the WLF can give the international trade client the expert guidance required to ensure the smooth flow of goods, services and related business across international borders.

Contact the Whittier Law Firm today via the inquiry box at right, or e-mail or phone, to have the WLF review your international trade issues and advise you on the best possible legal course of action.

"Ignorance of the law, which everybody is supposed to know, does not constitute an excuse."
Legal Maxim - "Ignorantia juris quod quisque scire tenetur non excusat."

"The power of the lawyer is in the uncertainty of the law." Jeremy Bentham - English jurist, philosopher, legal and social reformer.