LAWYER PROFILE

Lars-Erik A Hjelm

Global 2026

Akin

Ranked in 1 practice area

International Trade: Customs

USA

11 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Lars Hjelm represents Fortune 500 companies whose imports are regulated by the Department of Homeland Security agencies of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as other federal agencies.

Career

Assistant chief counsel and managing lawyer for Customs Service in the mid-Atlantic. Was principal legal advisor to the customs ports of Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. and customs Special-Agent-in-Charge. Lawyer in the Office of the Chief Counsel and the Office of the General Counsel of the Department of the Treasury.

Personal

B.A. with honors, University of Pennsylvania, 1985; J.D., Emory University, 1989.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

International Trade: Customs - USA

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Lars-Erik Hjelm is a highly regarded customs practitioner with experience in matters such as classification, valuation and country of origin.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Lars-Erik Hjelm's advice and guidance are invaluable in our decision making regarding international supply issues.
International Trade: CustomsChambers Global Guide
Lars-Erik Hjelm spent a lot of time getting to know our perspective. We lean on his advice regularly.
International Trade: CustomsChambers Global Guide
Lars-Erik Hjelm's takes a holistic view of your business and prescribes advice and services based on the unique situation and your businesses priorities.
International Trade: CustomsChambers Global Guide
Lars-Erik Hjelm is extremely knowledgeable, personable and responsive. I couldn't ask for a better trade attorney who understands my business and offers the right counsel to help us strive and grow.
International Trade: CustomsChambers Global Guide

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