Jason P. Wapiennik

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Jason P. Wapiennik: Attorney with Great Lakes Customs Law
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Biography

Jason Wapiennik is a customs attorney and the founder of Great Lakes Customs Law. For more than 15 years, he has focused exclusively on U.S. Customs & Border Protection matters, helping individuals and importers nationwide resolve seizures, penalties, prior disclosures, RFIs, protests, classification disputes, AD/CVD issues, offers in compromise, drawback questions, and more—including matters that reach federal court and the Court of International Trade. He has handled 700+ cases, has more than 100 active matters at any given time, and has recovered over $11 million for clients. Jason knows the FP&F process at ports around the country and has built strong working relationships with the officers and teams who decide these cases. Based in Illinois and Michigan, he serves clients from offices in Chicago and Detroit and works remotely nationwide. Before founding the firm in 2009, he trained at Edmund Maciorowski, P.C. His results are visible in published outcomes and rulings, but many wins happen quietly through practical advice that prevents larger problems.

Areas of Practice (4)

  • Penalty Defense
  • Tariff Strategy
  • Currency Seizures
  • Prior Disclosures

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Loyola University Chicago, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 2005
Law School Attended:
Ave Maria School of Law, J.D., 2008
Year of First Admission:
2009
Admission:
2009, Michigan; 2016, Illinois
Languages:
Polish
ISLN:
923567070

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$250 - $315/hr
Contingency Fee
10% - 33%
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available, Retainer Fee

Peer Reviews

4.3/5.0 (3 reviews)
Peer Reviewed
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.3/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.3/5.0
  • Communication

    4.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/05/26 in Estate Planning

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 05/05/26 in Litigation

  • 3.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 05/05/26 in Import and Export Law

    Slow and unresponsive

    Lawyer response:

    I take responsiveness seriously and work to deliver careful, high-quality legal work. While I aim to respond promptly, I prioritize accuracy and thoroughness. I continue refining my systems to improve both speed and client experience.

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (48 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion
Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (9 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

I’d recommend Jason and his firm this firm without hesitation. Great lawyer . Jason was very helpful. I wish all lawyers were like him. He took my case and the outcome was very acceptable and posit...

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