World Trade today is governed by a myriad of laws and regulations that cross national borders. It is, therefore, vital that the modern, globalized entrepreneur have expert legal advice available when making certain decisions for their international trade business.

The Whittier Law Firm (WLF), based in New York City, offers such specialist legal advice to the businessman or woman engaged in business outside their national borders. Whether it is complying with import issues, export controls, food & drug and product safety; or in the giving of legal advice in trade contract negotiations, and avoiding prohibited practices under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ------ the WLF stands ready with a team of experienced attorneys on every continent to assist the international trade community to conduct business legally as well as profitably.

When (as sometimes happens) the best intentioned business deals fall short due to a party’s failure to perform or other reason, The Whittier Law Firm specializes in commercial litigation arising from international business transactions as well as dispute resolution through arbitration. The firm represents almost exclusively international clients and works closely with foreign lawyers and their clients on a wide variety of matters. The firm is experienced in representing clients in areas such as shipping, banking, commercial transactions, construction, contracts, international sales, joint ventures, manufacturing, reinsurance, license agreements and other aspects of international business and commerce.