(last updated February 29, 2008)
Exports can mean big profits for a small business. When a company is just entering international markets, tariffs, regulatory requirements, distributorship agreements and other legal matters can be a little intimidating. The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia Legal Referral Program can help prepare for these first concerns. Below is a list of qualified attorneys with experience in international law from regional private law firms who provide free one-hour initial consultations to small and medium sized enterprises interested in export operations. These attorneys will help identify export-related legal issues for products or services and will suggest ways to handle these issues. The initial consultation may include discussions on:
• International Contracts
• Agent and Distributorship Agreements
• Licensing Agreements
• Intellectual Property Protection
• Export Licenses
• Domestic and Foreign Taxation
• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• Anti-Boycott Regulations
• Pro Forma Invoices
• Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
• Customs and Tariffs
• And much more!
Once you have met with an attorney, you decide on the assistance you need. There is no charge for your initial meeting or consultation with the attorney.
WTCGP members providing legal services:
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3200 Mellon Bank Center
1735 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.dilworthlaw.com
- Mark Sullivan, Attorney at Law
Phone: 215-575-7082
Email: msullivan@dilworthlaw.com
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Areas of Specialization
- Customs Law
- International Trade Law
- International Tax Law
- International Corporate Law
- International Transportation Law
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One Penn Center, 19th Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia PA 19103-1895
www.obermayer.com
- Julius M. Steiner, Partner
Phone: 215-665-3048
Email: julius.steiner@obermayer.com
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One Commerce Square, Suite 2200
2005 Market Street
Philadelphia PA 19103-7013
www.panitchlaw.com
- Martin G. Belisario, Attorney at Law
Phone: 215-965-1303
Email: mbelisario@panichlaw.com
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Areas of Specialization
- Export Control Laws
- Economic Sanctions and Trade Embargoes
- Anti-boycott Laws
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Foreign Direct Investment
- Customs
- Patent Practice
- Trademarks
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400 Market Street, Suite 200
Philadelphia PA 19106-2535
www.thorpreed.com
- John P. Donohue, Attorney at Law
Phone: 215-829-9900
Email: jdonohue@thorpreed.com
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Areas of Specialization
- Customs Law
- International Trade Law
- International Corporate Law
- Export Controls
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
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1600 Market Street, Suite 3600
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7286
www.schnader.com
- Martha Skidmore, Attorney at Law
Phone: 212-973-8170
Email: mskidmore@schnader.com |
Areas of Specialization
- Commercial Contracts
- Banking, Financing and Federal Regulation
- Litigation Involving Securities and Investment Matters
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United Plaza, Suite 1600
30 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia PA 19103
www.volpe-koenig.com
- Andrea Cichetti, Marketing Coordinator
Phone: 215-568-6400
Email: acichetti@volpe-koenig.com
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Areas of Specialization
- Intellectual Property Protection: Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets
- E-commerce
- Technology joint ventures
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Technology acquisitions
- Licensing and litigation
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1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia PA 19103
www.whiteandwilliams.com
- Gary P. Biehn Esq., Chairman, Business Department
Phone: 215-864-7007
Email: biehng@whiteandwilliams.com
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Areas of Specialization
- International law
- Mergers and acquisitions
- General corporate
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