Atty. Jason P. Wapiennik
Jason Wapiennik is a customs attorney and the founder of Great Lakes Customs Law. For more than 15 years, he has focused exclusively on U.S.
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Jason P. Wapiennik is a Founder & Principal Attorney based in Livonia, Michigan, practicing at Great Lakes Customs Law. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2009) and Illinois (2016). Educated at Ave Maria School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Loyola University Chicago (B.A. Political, 2005). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Livonia, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Jason Wapiennik is a customs attorney and the founder of Great Lakes Customs Law
- For more than 15 years, he has focused exclusively on U.S
- Customs & Border Protection matters, helping individuals and importers nationwide resolve seizures, penalties, prior disclosures, RFIs, protests, classification disputes, AD/CVD issues, offers in compromise, drawback questions, and more—including matters that reach federal court and the Court of International Trade
- He has handled 700+ cases, has more than 100 active matters at any given time, and has recovered over $11 million for clients
- Jason knows the FP&F process at ports around the country and has built strong working relationships with the officers and teams who decide these cases
- Based in Illinois and Michigan, he serves clients from offices in Chicago and Detroit and works remotely nationwide
- Before founding the firm in 2009, he trained at Edmund Maciorowski, P.C
- His results are visible in published outcomes and rulings, but many wins happen quietly through practical advice that prevents larger problems
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Livonia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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