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Lawrence Friedman

Lawrence Friedman

USA 2026

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About

Provided by Barnes, Richardson & Colburn LLP

USA

Practice Areas

I practice exclusively in the areas of customs, international trade, and export control. This includes helping companies ensure legal compliance with trade regulation and working to resolve disputes with the U.S. agencies that regulate trade. I also litigate customs matters before the U.S. Court of International Trade and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Career

Law Clerk, Hon. Dominick L. DiCarlo, U.S. Court of International Trade, 1989-1991

Associate Attorney, Barnes, Richardson & Colburn LLP, 1991-1998

Partner, Barnes, Richardson & Colburn, 1998-present

Professional Memberships

Customs and International Trade Bar Association, President 2016-2019

American Bar Association, Former Chair Customs Law Committee

Publications

Author, Customs Law Blog (www.customslawblog.com)

Co-Author, Customs Law (text book)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Trade: Customs - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
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.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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

    International Trade: CustomsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Lawrence is great; he is practical, collegial and a good lawyer.

    International Trade: CustomsChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Barnes, Richardson & Colburn LLP (3)

USA - Nationwide

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