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Barnes, Richardson & Colburn LLP

International Trade: Customs

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Barnes, Richardson & Colburn LLP

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At Barnes, Richardson & Colburn, we havefocused our practice exclusively on serving the regulatory and compliance needs of companies engaged in international trade for over 100 years. The firm practices before U.S. agencies including U.S. Customs & Border Protection, the Department of Commerce, the Department of State (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls), Department of Treasury (Office of Foreign Assets Control), the International Trade Commission, and the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Barnes/Richardson represents large and medium-sized companies in diverse industries including automotive, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, farm equipment, agricultural products, and durable goods. When necessary, Barnes/Richardson lawyers litigate customs and trade-related disputes in the U.S. Court of International Trade and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Industries (6)

  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Chemical
  • Medical Devices
  • Retail
  • Metals

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International Trade: Customs - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Barnes, Richardson & Colburn LLP is well equipped to handle the full range of matters relating to customs law. The firm offers expertise in tariff classifications, valuations, investigations and audits. The team's clients range from sole proprietorships to large multinational corporations.
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Work Highlights

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  • Barnes, Richardson & Colburn represented BASF in a challenge to US Customs & Border Protection tariff classification of a fish oil derivative.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Matthew T McGrath
    Matthew T McGrath

    Matthew T McGrath

    Matthew McGrath is managing partner of the firm and has over 30 years of experience in the trade field. He advises clients on issues such as tariff classification and customs audits.

    • Matthew McGrath is very knowledgeable.

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  • Lawrence Friedman
    Lawrence Friedman

    Lawrence Friedman

    Lawrence Friedman works with clients such as importers and exporters on a range of compliance issues. His practice covers audits, investigations and penalty proceedings, among other matters.

    • Lawrence Friedman is an amazing attorney. He is highly respected, very approachable and he is on the cutting edge of things.

      International Trade: Customs respondentUSA

    • Lawrence is great; he is practical, collegial and a good lawyer.

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  • David Forgue
    David Forgue

    David Forgue

    David Forgue is a established practitioner who handles a spectrum of customs matters for a broad range of clients.

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