Atty. Donald S. Stein
Donald S. Stein focuses his practice on federal regulatory issues, and in particular U.S.
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Donald S. Stein is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig Llp. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, health care, and international. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U.S. District Court (1981). Educated at American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 1981) and George Washington University (B.A. George, 1976). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Donald S. Stein focuses his practice on federal regulatory issues, and in particular U.S
- Customs law, trade remedies and trade policy issues
- From dealing with imports and the myriad of laws enforced by the U.S
- Customs and Border Protection ('CBP'), he has also developed experience in practicing before other federal regulatory agencies, including the U.S
- Food and Drug Administration, the U.S
- Federal Trade Commission, and the U.S
- Fish and Wildlife Service
- He is also experienced in working with the U.S
- International Trade Commission, the U.S
- Department of Commerce, and the Office of the U.S
- Trade Representative in connection with trade law and trade policy issues
- In the Customs area, Don has wide-ranging experience representing clients in the apparel and agriculture sectors, as well as in many other industries, in tariff classification, valuation, country of origin and country of origin marking matters, as well as defending clients against Customs detentions and seizures, and claims for penalties, liquidated damages, and/or the redelivery of goods
- He has also worked closely with U.S. intellectual property owners to help protect their intellectual property against unauthorized and infringing imports
- Under the CBP’s regime of 'informed compliance,' Don has worked with his clients to advise and ensure that they structure their import operations in a manner that is fully compliant with all CBP rules and regulations
- He has also worked with clients to design and implement Customs compliance programs
- Additionally, Don assists clients who are subject to CBP audits
- In the trade policy area, Don has represented the interests of clients in trade preference matters (free trade agreements and special trade programs), as well as in matters pending before Congress which may affect their interests
- He also provides advice to clients on World Trade Organization related issues
- Don provides advice and assistance to foreign exporters and U.S. importers of foods, cosmetics and other products regulated by the U.S
- Food and Drug Administration
- He has developed deep knowledge of the FDA’s implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act ('FSMA'), and has been a featured speaker on FSMA implementation in the U.S. and abroad
- In addition to his Customs and FDA-related practices, Don counsels clients with respect to certain matters regulated by the FTC (textile and apparel labeling and 'Made in USA' claims) and the U.S
- Fish and Wildlife Service
- Don is a member of the firm’s Tariff Task Force, a multidisciplinary initiative that draws on the firm’s global platform to guide our clients through what comes next in regards to tariffs, including tariff refund matters, tax, litigation, and M&A activity spurred by these global shifts
- Concentrations •IEEPA tariff recovery •Customs law •Trade remedies •Trade policy issues •Food safety/bioterrorism Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021-2022 •Named, Client Service All Star, BTI Client Service All-Stars Report, Federal Regulations, 2014
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
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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