Board Certified International Attorney considered an expert in international law by the Florida Bar. Proud to join an elite group of Board Certified International attorneys in Florida. Founder of Diaz Trade Law (www.diaztradelaw.com), assisting clients with issues relating to the import and export of merchandise to and from the United States. Experienced in resolving regulatory issues with Federal agencies including the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Alcohol and Tobacco Trade and Tax Bureau (TTB) as well as other Federal agencies. I regularly assist clients in resolving the following CBP issues - seizure, penalty, and liquidated damages cases, prior disclosures, valuation and classification disputes as well as free trade agreement verification's.Specialties: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)Pre-Compliance / Audit AssistanceCBP HTS Classification, COO, Valuation Prior DisclosuresFree Trade AgreementsCBP Seizure CasesCurrency Seizure Cases - $54,000 Seized by CBP – $49,000 Returned to our clientPenalty and Liquidated Damages Cases- Successfully mitigated a $4,147,823 penalty down to $4,000.- Successfully mitigated a $141,000 penalty for a 19 C.F.R. 1952 violation down to $0!Protecting and Enforcing Your IPR with CBPMitigation of Penalties/Liquidated DamagesRemoval from Import Alert/Detention Without Physical ExaminationPersonally, I'm a HUGE dog lover, big believer in rescuing dogs & supporter of the Humane Society. I organize Team Chuckie, and participate in "Walk for the Animals" yearly. I am a diagnosed Celiac, and founder of Gluten Free Beat to advocate and assist other Celiacs in providing a forum for finding products and restaurants that are accommodating.