Attorney & Law Firm Directory Verified US Attorneys
Sign In Free Sign Up
Atty. R. Will Planert

Atty. R. Will Planert

Will Planert is a Partner in the firm’s International Trade practice. He concentrates on representing multilateral and foreign-based corporations in a wide variety of international trade disputes, including antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, Section 201 (safeguards) cases, anticircumvention investigations, and customs compliance matters.

Call (202) 216-4800 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About R. Will Planert at a glance

R. Will Planert is an attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Taft. Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1987) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Will Planert is a Partner in the firm’s International Trade practice
  • He concentrates on representing multilateral and foreign-based corporations in a wide variety of international trade disputes, including antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, Section 201 (safeguards) cases, anticircumvention investigations, and customs compliance matters
  • Mr. Planert appears regularly before the U.S
  • Department of Commerce, the U.S
  • International Trade Commission, and the U.S
  • Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
  • He is also experienced in complex litigation before the U.S
  • Court of International Trade and the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and before NAFTA binational dispute settlement panels
  • Mr. Planert counsels domestic and foreign clients on customs compliance issues, NAFTA origin issues, country of origin marking requirements, and quotas

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practforg 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 substantiand 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 substantiand 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.

Looking for additional District of Columbia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Washington or all attorneys in District of Columbia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about R. Will Planert

Where is R. Will Planert's law office located?
R. Will Planert's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did R. Will Planert go to law school?
R. Will Planert earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact R. Will Planert for a consultation?
You can contact R. Will Planert directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has R. Will Planert receiandd?
R. Will Planert's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1987
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 1984

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law
- 2026

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.