Atty. Ronald I. Meltzer
Ronald Meltzer's practice focuses on compliance and enforcement matters relating to US export controls and economic sanctions. His work includes due diligence reviews, transaction advice, licensing, corporate compliance programs, regulatory audits, voluntary disclosures and enforcement cases.
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Ronald I. Meltzer is a international attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (JD, 1989) and Columbia University (PhD, 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Selected as a "Super Lawyer" in the 2014 edition of Washington DC Super Lawyers for his international trade practice. (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ronald Meltzer's practice focuses on compliance and enforcement matters relating to US export controls and economic sanctions
- His work includes due diligence reviews, transaction advice, licensing, corporate compliance programs, regulatory audits, voluntary disclosures and enforcement cases
- Mr. Meltzer has extensive experience dealing with the US Department of State, US Department of Commerce and OFAC on these matters
- Mr. Meltzer also represents clients in customs and trade remedy cases and provides advice on Foreign Agents Registration Act requirements
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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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