Pierce Lee

Pierce specializes in all areas of international trade law, including antidumping, countervailing duty subsidies, circumvention, and Sections 201, 232, and 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. He regularly advises clients on complex customs and tariff issues involving classification, valuation, country of origin, tariff preferences (e.g., free trade agreements), quotas, marking, drawback, verification, audit, penalties, prior disclosure, and duty evasion under the Enforce and Protect Act.

He counsels and represents clients before the Department of Commerce (DOC), International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Court of International Trade, and Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  Pierce has served diverse clients across major industries, including steel, metals, automotive, tires, chemicals, textiles, and agriculture.

In addition to his experience in law firms, Pierce has also served as in-house counsel for one of the world’s largest steel manufacturers. During this time, he provided legal and strategic advice on international trade, customs, and government relations. This firsthand experience has equipped Pierce with a thorough understanding of corporate challenges, allowing him to offer tailored solutions and strategic insights across various aspects of international trade.