Richard Katz represents U.S. and foreign importers and exporters with respect to U.S. government trade regulation, including the structuring of overseas sales transactions, Customs duties and compliance, federal agency regulation of imports, export licensing, penalties, and audits. He has represented clients in diverse industries, including consumer electronics, footwear, apparel, telecom, natural resources, logistics, and transportation. Typical clients include U.S. import and distribution companies, U.S. high tech exporters, foreign exporters, trade associations, and governmental entities.
International Representative Transactions
- Advised an Italian manufacturer of optical scanning devices in connection with U.S. Customs compliance for products assembled in China
- Assisted a multi-national vehicle component supplier with registration and compliance with the Department of State for various military programs
- Obtained a favorable ruling from U.S. Customs & Border Protection for a company operating maquiladora industrial parks in Mexico
- Advised companies importing products from Japan and China under various antidumping orders, including assistance with the refunds of duty deposits
- Represented a solar energy company with the import of foreign components and use of U.S. foreign trade zones
- Advised numerous U.S. companies concerning export controls and economic sanctions regulations under the Office of Foreign Assets Control
- Advised various U.S. import companies as to tariff classification and valuation matters
- Established export and import compliance programs for multi-national corporations
Education
- Columbia Law School (J.D., 1973)
- Boston University (B.A., cum laude, 1969)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Arizona
- United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- United States Court of International Trade
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Arizona
- Arizona District Export Council
Representative Presentations & Publications
- Q&A With Snell & Wilmer's Richard Katz, Law 360 (Oct. 5, 2009)
Teaching and Lecturing
- World Trade Institute: New York, NY; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA
- Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce: Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- State Bar of Arizona: International Section
- State Bar of Colorado: International Section
- National Contract Management Associaion: Tucson, AZ
Other Professional Experience
- Office of Chief Counsel, United States Customs Service, Attorney, New York, NY
- Mandel & Grunfeld, Associate, New York, NY
- Cameron & Hornbostel, Partner, New York, NY
- DeConcini, McDonald, Yetwin & Lacy, Counsel, Tucson, AZ