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Thomas J McCarthy

Thomas J McCarthy

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Space

USA - Nationwide

2 years ranked

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

USA - Nationwide

10 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Mr. McCarthy serves as head of the firm’s international trade practice and a member of the regulatory practice steering committee. He counsels clients on U.S. law and policy affecting international trade and business, including export control laws, sanctions programs, customs law, anticorruption laws, antiboycott regulations and foreign investment in the United States.

Career

Member, Board of Directors, Center for Civilians in Conflict; Officer in the U.S. Navy

Professional Memberships

District of Columbia Bar, Maryland Bar

Personal

JD, University of Virginia School of Law (1998); BS, University of Michigan (1991).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Space - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Thomas McCarthy is a highly regarded attorney whose practice is leant upon by a range of space industry participants for advice across a great many issues.

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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Thomas McCarthy frequently advises on export control matters. He regularly works with clients in the defense and technology spaces.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Tom is an extremely knowledgeable legal professional with an engaging and efficacious manner.

    SpaceChambers Guide to the USA

  • Thomas is really good and has done this a long time. He has a good manner and clients really like him. He is reasonable and experienced.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic SanctionsChambers Guide to the USA

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