Torres Trade Law, PLLC - Dallas, TX

Premier International Trade and National Security Counsel in Texas

Navigating global supply chains and cross-border commercial transactions requires strict compliance with complex federal regulations and evolving foreign policy mandates. When international corporations, defense suppliers, and emerging tech enterprises need an attorney with authoritative command of U.S. export controls and customs statutes, Torres Trade Law, PLLC provides elite counsel. Situated at 1201 Main Street in downtown Dallas, with an additional office in Washington, D.C., the firm guides clients through high-stakes regulatory assessments and administrative enforcement actions worldwide.

U.S. Export Controls and Economic Sanctions

Transferring sensitive technical data, defense articles, or dual-use technologies abroad triggers stringent federal oversight. Founder Olga Torres and her team possess extensive experience counseling clients before the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Industry and Security, and Office of Foreign Assets Control. Companies seeking to hire a lawyer for cross-border trade compliance benefit from comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.

• ITAR and EAR regulatory compliance: Classifying commercial and military items, submitting commodity jurisdictions, and obtaining export licenses under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations.
• OFAC economic sanctions: Counseling corporations on country-specific sanctions, sectoral restrictions, Specially Designated Nationals list screening, and embargo programs administered by the Department of the Treasury.
• Voluntary self-disclosures: Conducting internal audits, investigating potential trade infractions, and preparing voluntary disclosures to federal agencies to mitigate civil penalties.
• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance: Designing anti-bribery policies, conducting bilingual corporate compliance training, and handling sensitive cross-border FCPA internal investigations.

Customs Compliance, Tariffs, and Cross-Border Investment

With changing tariffs and aggressive federal trade fraud enforcement, importers must take proactive steps to safeguard their supply lines. If your business needs to find an attorney who excels in customs audits and trade remedies, Torres Trade Law delivers strategic advocacy.

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection matters: Advising on tariff classifications, customs valuations, country of origin determinations, C-TPAT certification, and administrative penalty petitions.
• CFIUS and foreign investment reviews: Structuring cross-border transactions, managing national security pre-closing reviews before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, and drafting FOCI mitigation plans.
• Antidumping and countervailing duties: Representing commercial importers in scope rulings and duty assessments before the International Trade Administration.
• Cross-border mergers and acquisitions: Performing exhaustive trade compliance due diligence for private equity groups and corporate acquirers to prevent successor liability.

Globally Connected Advocacy with Trusted Local Leadership

Torres Trade Law, PLLC combines local Dallas accessibility with extensive global capabilities as a member of the Alliott Global Alliance and International Lawyers Network. Repeatedly ranked by Chambers USA in its Texas Regional Spotlight and recognized internationally by Who Who Legal, managing member Olga Torres is widely regarded as a premier authority in international economic law. Providing multilingual legal counsel in English, Spanish, and French, the firm delivers responsive, cost-effective solutions for clients operating in an interconnected global marketplace.