Atty. Charles S. Levy

Atty. Charles S. Levy

Charles Levy focuses on legal and policy issues covering a broad range of international trade, investment, finance, economic sanctions, and export control matters. Mr.

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About Charles S. Levy at a glance

Charles S. Levy is a international attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Cassidy Levy Kent LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Levy focuses on legal and policy issues covering a broad range of international trade, investment, finance, economic sanctions, and export control matters
  • Mr. Levy is experienced in devising and implementing strategies for using trade laws, international litigation, and international negotiations to achieve business objectives, and in resolving disputes between companies and governments
  • In the area of international negotiations, he has worked on every major U.S. bilateral, regional and multilateral negotiation since the GATT Tokyo Round
  • and in the area of U.S. international trade and investment laws, he has worked on every major U.S. trade act since the Trade Act of 1974
  • In the area of international litigation, he has worked on major antidumping, countervailing duty, safeguard, Section 337, Section 301, and WTO cases
  • Mr. Levy was a partner at WilmerHale until 2009, where he chaired the firm’s International Trade Practice Group
  • After retiring from WilmerHale, he was a founding partner in Cassidy Levy Kent
  • Mr. Levy previously served as Counsel to the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Foreign Economic Policy, Legislative Assistant to Senator Adlai E. Stevenson, Legislative Assistant to Congressman John C. Culver, and Legal Advisor to Commissioner Paula Stern at the U.S
  • International Trade Commission
  • Mr. Levy has also served on several U.S. government trade and investment advisory committees, including the U.S
  • Trade Representative’s Advisory Committees on Intellectual Property Rights, Investment and Services, and Investment Policy, where he served as Chairman of the Task Force on Bilateral Investment Treaties, and the U.S
  • Department of State’s Investment Advisory Committee and its Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy
  • Recognized repeatedly in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business

Chambers Global

  • The World’s Leading Lawyers
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • and Washington D.C.’s Best Lawyers

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Charles S. Levy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles S. Levy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Charles S. Levy's law office located?
Charles S. Levy's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Cassidy Levy Kent LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles S. Levy handle?
Charles S. Levy focuses on international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
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What awards or recognition has Charles S. Levy received?
Charles S. Levy's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
- 2026

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