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Lars-Erik A Hjelm

Lars-Erik A Hjelm

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

International Trade: Customs

USA - Nationwide

15 years ranked

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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

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Trade: Customs - USA - Nationwide

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

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  • There is no one better for interpreting a regulation and providing the best and worst case scenario. He is passionate and cares deeply.

    International Trade: CustomsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Lars is incredibly knowledgeable, efficient and a great listener. He is a prized partner within our company. He understands our business and its history.

    International Trade: CustomsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Lars is knowledgeable and I feel confident that when he provides an answer, we're getting the right counsel.

    International Trade: CustomsChambers Guide to the USA

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