From Robert's interview for the Masters of the Courtroom series on ReelLawyers.com.

From Robert's interview for the Masters of the Courtroom series on ReelLawyers.com.

From Robert's interview for the Masters of the Courtroom series on ReelLawyers.com.

From Robert's interview for the Masters of the Courtroom series on ReelLawyers.com.

International Law Attorney

We operate in a global economy.

In 2010 United States ranked number 3 in total worldwide export. We can help you navigate the myriad of domestic and international regulatory policies that can and will affect your business’ success.

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Mr. Eckard received his Masters of Laws in International Law and Business from Stetson University in 2003 and is prepared to assist you in your international venture. We have represented people and companies from over 15 countries around the globe.

Attorney Robert is a former member of the US/Cuba Legal Forum, a not for profit organization designed to foster ties with Cuban Lawyers in Cuba, to normalize trade relations between the United States and Cuba, and to explore legal issues effecting U.S. entities doing or wishing to do business there.

Mr. Eckard has written several articles including “Doing Business in Cuba, Now and Post-Embargo” and “Protecting and Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights in Developing Countries with a Special Comparative Study on Cuban Intellectual Property Laws.”

Mr. Eckard has represented various entities against the United States Treasury Department and the Office Foreign Asset Controls and is available to assist you or your company with your international legal needs.
Specific areas of practice include but are not limited to:

  • International Business Transactions
  • International Trade
  • International Litigation and Arbitration:
  • Documentary sale transactions (Letters of Credit)
  • Negotiable bills of lading
  • Stand-by letters of credit,
  • Counter-trade and distributorships
  • Licensing
  • Foreign direct investment
  • S. Custom’s import/export issues (tariffs, customs classification of goods)
  • Licensing by the Office of Foreign Affairs and Control (OFAC) (U.S. Treasury Department).
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I was referred to Robert by Ruge Law Group when they were actually KRG Law Group. They handled a car accident I was involved in. This was a business debt collection levied against our company by an employee’s debt collector. He and his colleagues handled it flawlessly. He and his staff are beyond impressive and do everything they can to take the cases brought before them. I came back to them with a very big case. I don’t want to dox anyone in the office other than the name on the business. However, they handled it in the most professional, respectful, and caring way possible. J, you did an amazing job and due diligence! Robert, I wanted to personally thank you for representing us in the past and in the future. You and your paralegals are above Top Shelf. This firm is straight Louis XIII.

I hired Drew to assist with a business dispute that I encountered with a fellow member of the Florida Bar. Drew was very professional and was able to negotiate a positive settlement for me.

I hired Mr. Patterson (due to another attorney's referral) to handle what I viewed as a complex case. Because of Mr. Patterson's knowledge of the applicable laws and forethought of opposing counsel's strategy, I'm happy to say the outcome was "excellent." I generally do not post but Mr. Patterson absolutely deserves a well appreciated applause for his legal performance. That said, I also referred him to my sister which also had successful results. Thank you, Mr. Patterson.

As always, you (and BK) are rockstars! I couldn't be more grateful to have you both on my side. I appreciate all that you both do.

You are amazing! Thank you so much! I’ll give you a 5-star review, you’re the best!

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