Business Details
We are a specialized law firm dedicated to representing importers, businesses, and individuals facing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) challenges. With over 15 years of experience, we have recovered more than $11 million for clients and handled over 700 cases, demonstrating our deep expertise in customs law. Our practice focuses on penalty defense, currency seizures, and seizure defense, leveraging our thorough understanding of CBP regulations and procedures. We prioritize transparency and client education, ensuring our clients are fully informed at every stage of their case. Our team, led by founder Jason Wapiennik, combines legal acumen with data-driven strategies to achieve optimal outcomes. We are committed to maintaining the highest professional standards, as reflected in our 5.0 rating based on over 100 client reviews.
By staying at the forefront of customs law developments, we provide tailored solutions that protect our clients' financial interests and operational continuity. Our success is built on a foundation of responsiveness, integrity, and a relentless focus on client satisfaction. We take pride in resolving complex customs issues efficiently, minimizing disruptions to our clients' businesses. Whether negotiating penalty reductions or recovering seized assets, we deliver results that align with our clients' long-term goals.
By staying at the forefront of customs law developments, we provide tailored solutions that protect our clients' financial interests and operational continuity. Our success is built on a foundation of responsiveness, integrity, and a relentless focus on client satisfaction. We take pride in resolving complex customs issues efficiently, minimizing disruptions to our clients' businesses. Whether negotiating penalty reductions or recovering seized assets, we deliver results that align with our clients' long-term goals.
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of specialized experience in customs law
- We have recovered more than $11 million for clients
- We have handled over 700 customs cases
- We maintain a 5.0 rating based on 100+ client reviews
- We provide industry-leading expertise in currency seizure recovery
Services
Penalty Defense
Our penalty defense service represents clients facing CBP penalties for fraud, negligence, or non-compliance under 19 USC 1592. We negotiate offers in compromise, manage liquidated damages claims, and mitigate exposures through prior disclosures. Clients benefit from reduced financial liabilities, as demonstrated by our success in lowering a $2.1 million penalty to negligible amounts and securing millions in recoveries.
Currency Seizures
We specialize in recovering seized currency at airports, borders, and carriers, having handled over 700 cases and securing over $11 million in recoveries. Our targeted strategies address CBP forfeiture procedures, ensuring clients regain confiscated funds efficiently. This service is critical for travelers and businesses facing sudden asset seizures, with resolutions often achieved within months.
Seizure Defense
Our seizure defense practice contests CBP seizures of imported merchandise through CAFRA and non-CAFRA forfeiture claims, petitions, and election of proceedings. We protect clients' rights to recover seized property by challenging CBP's legal basis for confiscation. This service is vital for importers seeking to resolve disputes and prevent future compliance issues.
Prior Disclosures
We guide clients in making prior disclosures under 19 USC 1592 to resolve customs violations and minimize penalty exposures. Our methodical approach ensures compliance with disclosure requirements, avoiding punitive actions. Clients benefit from significantly reduced liabilities, as shown in case studies where proper disclosures eliminated millions in potential penalties.
Tariff Exclusions
Our Section 301 tariff exclusion service helps importers secure duty reductions by leveraging statutory exclusions. We analyze product classifications and regulatory criteria to identify savings opportunities. Clients achieve substantial annual savings, such as the $400,000 in duties saved for a supply chain director through successful exclusion petitions.
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