Customs and Trade Issues & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 49+ Years Experience
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About Edward B. Ackerman at a Glance
Edward B. Ackerman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on international. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), U.S. Court of International Trade (1979), District of Columbia (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1982). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1976) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York County Lawyers Association Customs and International Trade Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edward B. Ackerman
- Mr. Edward B. Ackerman is a lawyer practicing customs law, international law, customs and trade issues and 3 other areas of law
- Edward received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Edward practices at Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP in New York, NY
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International Law in New York
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Edward B. Ackerman's practice in the field of international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edward B. Ackerman brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. Court of International Trade, and District of Columbia, Edward B. Ackerman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused International Practice
Concentrating on international means Edward B. Ackerman's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Edward B. Ackerman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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