Givens & Johnston, PLLC, is a professional limited liability law firm whose practice focuses on assisting importers and exporters in coping with U.S. regulation of their inbound or outbound international movements of merchandise or equipment.  

We review and/or structure international transactions to both maximize the potential benefits under the laws regulating imports (e.g., re duties payable, country of origin marking, admissibility, etc.) and to limit penalty exposure with respect to those transactions.

We provide representation before Customs Port offices around the country, Customs Headquarters in Washington D.C., the Court of International Trade, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and other various agencies in relation to import and export transactions. Additionally, we offer experienced counsel and representation before Federal District Courts regarding seizure & forfeiture cases and criminal penalty actions as well as counsel and representation before Customs in connection with investigations that can result in heavy penalties, both civil and criminal, against individuals and corporations.  

The world of international trade is rapidly changing, and we here at Givens & Johnston have a history of excellence in providing high-quality, results-oriented, and cost-effective legal advice to the international trade community as well as helping clients to interpret and manage the complexities of legislative and judicial decisions affecting their business.

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