On May 17, 2022, a California federal judge granted Mayer Brown LLP an attorney fee award amounting to $2.5 million. The legal giant’s receipt of this substantial sum follows the firm’s successful litigation against a New Jersey-based company operative in waterworks and fire protection.
The company, whose name has not been disclosed, was found guilty of tariff evasion. The evasion was perpetrated through the import of Chinese pipe fittings, a contravention of international trade law that saw Mayer Brown secure a significant $24 million victory in court.
Details surrounding the case remain undisclosed, but this substantial award demonstrates the high stakes involved in litigating international trade disputes, especially those related to tariff evasion. Corporate lawyers and legal professionals working in related fields might find the dynamics of this case useful for their practice.
For those interested in a deeper exploration of the case and its implications, the full case details and judgement can be found at
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