Stephen H. Wagner is an Associate with Fuerst Ittleman. He practices in the areas of customs and trade law, import and export regulation and compliance, international business transactions, and corporate governance and compliance. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Wagner worked for almost five years as a staff attorney with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (Miami). While at CBP, Mr. Wagner was responsible for all aspects of customs and trade law, including import and export seizure, forfeiture and penalty cases, compliance matters involving commercial shippers, customs brokers, and other trade-industry businesses, and administrative and judicial proceedings related to customs law violations. He also has extensive experience in immigration law and enforcement actions involving cross-border criminal issues such as smuggling and money laundering.
Mr. Wagner’s first position as an attorney was with the law firm of Baker & McKenzie, where he gained significant experience in international corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and restructurings. He also worked on corporate governance and compliance issues, as well as advising clients on import and export matters.
Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Wagner had a distinguished career in foreign affairs working for the Central Intelligence Agency and the U.S. Department of State. He is originally from Chicago, Illinois.
Position:
Associate
Office Location:
Miami
1001 Brickell Bay Drive
32nd Floor
Miami, Florida 33131
Phone:
305.350.5690
Fax:
305.371.8989
Email:
swagner@fuerstlaw.com
Practice Areas:
Customs, Import and Trade Issues
Export Regulations and Controls
Criminal, Regulatory and Administrative Actions regarding Customs, Imports and International Trade
International Business Transactions
Immigration Law
Corporate Governance
Corporate Compliance
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law
Securities Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Education:
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, D.C.
J.D., 2000
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
B.A./B.A., cum laude, 1985
Universität Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria
General Studies, 1982-1983
Admitted:
Florida, 2000
Speaking Arrangements
- Featured Speaker, "Doing Business with Europe: Trade, Customs and Regulatory Issues," Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association" (November 17, 2010).
- Guest Speaker, "Introduction to U.S. Federal Food Law and Import Regulations," Italian-American Chamber of Commerce (February 11, 2010).
- Speaker, "Processing Seizure Notices, Claims and Counsel Referrals in CAFRA Cases," U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures (Miami Service Port) (June 12, 2008).
- Trainer, "Personal Search [Laws, Regulations and Policy]," U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Miami Service Port) (2005-2008).
- Trainer, "Title 19 [United States Code] Cross-Training for U.S. Border Patrol Officers," U.S. Customs and Border Protection (2007-2008).
- Speaker, "E-Discovery Rules: What They Are and What They Mean to You," U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (Miami) Regional Conference (July 31, 2007).
- Speaker, "Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement - Trademarks," U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures (Miami Service Port) (March 22, 2006).
- Speaker, "Statutes of Limitations and Waivers In Penalty Cases," U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures (Miami Service Port) (February 13, 2006).
