Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC, (‘BLG’) is a highly respected boutique law firm based in Dallas, TX and is focused on international trade compliance and proven strategies to optimize global trade business practices. Their attorneys have over 30 years' experience in international trade and know exactly how to navigate the intricate maze of global trade regulations and have a successful track record for helping clients save millions of dollars in compliance penalties. BLG’s focus is on making sure the global trade business is legally structured to maximize efficiency and profitability. For clients around the world, a partnership with BLG extends beyond compliance support to generate measurable business value.

Main Areas of Practice:

The BLG trade attorneys offer a unique set of benefits to companies involved in import and export activities:

• Consultative, customized approach with exceptional client service
• Extensive history of working successfully with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Commerce, and many other government agencies
• Multilingual service with fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, German and French
• Export Processing & Licensing Agreements
• Versatile capabilities including import/export audits, compliance procedures, penalty mitigation, trade analysis, litigation, expert witness testimony, in-house training, and education.
• Outstanding reputation for integrity, quality, and leadership, as well as extensive community involvement

BLG is also recognized around the world for excellence. Their team of international trade lawyers are known for helping clients achieve/maintain global trade compliance in a way that creates strategic business value. Their Import/Export Lawyers are well-versed in many complex issues such as:

• Import Process & Customs Matters
• UFLPA Operational Guidance for Importers
• Import Consulting
• Product Classification
• Valuation Review
• USMCA and Free Trade Agreements
• Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) & CTPAT Trade Compliance Programs
• Retaliatory Tariffs Assistance
• Duty Drawback Recovery
• Export Process, Licensing & Agreements
• Deemed Exports & Technology Transfers
• International Trade & Market Access
• Foreign-Trade Zones
• International Trade & Market Access
• Mexican Trade Law including IMMEX compliance, NOMs, USMCA matters
• Domestic & International Corporate Transactions

Below is a sample of the training topics that BLG offers for a diverse range of clients:

Strategizing/Mitigation Options for 232/301

Foreign Trade Zone Optimization

Assists

Valuation, Managing Assists, Royalties and Other Costs Associated with Import (Dutiable) Value

Incoterms:

• Introductory/Advanced Levels
• Leveraging Principles for the Buyer/Seller

Free Trade Agreements

Customs Audit/Focused Assessments

Harmonized Tariff Schedules:

• Basic – Introductory Level
• Advanced Level
• Binding Rulings

Export:

• Beginner's Level
• Advanced Level
• ECCN Classification; License Determinations
• Rulings/Commodity Jurisdictions

Exports Management

Building/Strengthening Global Regulatory Compliance Management

Origin Determination

Dealing with Regulatory Agencies

Managing Imports and Customs Brokers

Outsourcing Your Responsibilities

Creating Compliant Standard Operating Procedures

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism:

• Pursuing Certification
• Preparing for a Validation/Revalidation
• Smart Principles for Compliant Management

Partners in Protection (Canada PIP):

• Pursuing Certification
• Preparing for a Validation or Revalidation
• Smart Principles for Compliant Management

Broker and Forwarder Management

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR):

• Creating/Managing a Compliant Practice
• Efficient/Effective Manufacturers
• Classifying Products under the United States Munitions List
• Protecting Against Unintended Technology Transfers
• Preparing a Case for Commodity Jurisdiction Requests

License Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements and Technology Control Plans

Deemed Exports, Determining/Implementing Effective Controls

USCBP’s Importer Self-Assessment Program

Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duties

BLG is a proud member of IR Global, which offers the services of over 90,000 advisers throughout the world and is currently represented in over 155 jurisdictions covering over 70 unique practice areas. Each member passes a stringent vetting procedure prior to an invitation to join to ensure specific client requirements are handled by the most highly skilled individuals in the field. Firms which are focused on partner-led personal service and have extensive cross border experience, represent the leading legal, accountancy and financial advisers, recommended exclusively by jurisdiction and practice area ensuring clients have the highest quality niche expertise available to them.

Additionally, the attorneys at BLG are also authors who have published articles on both Mondaq and JD Supra. They are one of the most recognized firms in the world for publishing content on hot topics in international trade matters for Mondaq.

USA Offices

Dallas, TX location:

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC (main)

5220 Spring valley Road, Suite 200

Dallas, TX 75254 (USA)

Phone: (214) 348-9306

Adrienne Braumiller, [email protected]

Los Angeles, CA location:

5882 Abernathy Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90045

Phone: (310) 662-1723

Bruce Leeds, [email protected]

Toledo, OH location:

2435 Copland Blvd.

Toledo, OH 43614

Phone: (713) 819-7052

Paul Fudacz, [email protected]

Washington, DC location:

6322 Timarron Cove Lane

Burke, VA 22015

Phone: (703) 303-4375

James Holbein, [email protected]

Mexico Office:

Madero 421

Rioverde, San Luis Potosi

Phone: 52 (487) 100 1230

Brenda Cordova, [email protected]