About Us

Yormick Law LLC is a business law firm recognized for representing and advising US and non-US companies on matters of international business and trade. From its offices in Cleveland and Fort Lauderdale, the Firm serves US and non-US companies in their international business and trade matters, with US clients located coast-to-coast - from California to Florida, Massachusetts, New York, and Texas, and in the industrial Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Often with colleagues in-country, the Firm also has and continues to advise and represent non-US companies located around the globe, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Türkiye, the UAE, and the UK.

Our Practice Focus

The Firm particularly focuses on advising and representing clients on compliance with and enforcement of laws and regulations relating to US national and homeland security and foreign policy interests, such as the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Customs Modernization Act (Mod Act), the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), numerous sanctions regimes such as the Russia Harmful Activities Sanctions Regulations (RuHSR), and US Government contracting and procurement laws and regulations.  As a result, our professionals are in regular contact with US Government agencies, such as US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), among others. 

Recognizing the complexities of global trade regulation and reach of our clients, the Firm also provides guidance regarding legislation and regulations of Canada, the European Union (EU), Mexico, and the United Kingdom (UK).  

Additionally, the Firm regularly prepares, negotiates, and advises on a wide range of international commercial agreements, and with its significant dispute resolution experience, represents clients in international commercial and trade disputes, including coordinating and managing litigation with foreign colleagues in jurisdictions such as Israel, Mexico, and the UK.

The Firm’s clients range from publicly-traded companies and US subsidiaries of foreign conglomerates to small and mid-size companies, market leaders, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. The Firm’s clients hail from a variety of business sectors, such as:

Advanced Manufacturing

Aerospace and Defense

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Components

Automotive Suppliers

Optics, Photonics, and Imaging

Oil/Gas Pipeline Products

Cryogenic Equipment

Computer Software

Electronics and Sensors

Household Products

Mining Equipment

Textiles and Apparel

Yormick Law prides itself on building long-term relationships with our clients, many of which have been valued clients for a decade or more, including one client that started with our predecessor firm in 1999.
Because of our niche practice and strong reputation, we are entrusted with matters by other law firms, accounting firms, customs brokers, freight forwarders, as well as trade and business consultants and advisors.

Our History

1995-2019

In 1995, our Founder, Jon Yormick, launched a solo practice and then opened a predecessor firm, Yormick & Associates, in 1995.  Initially, the firm focused on litigation and regularly represented companies in international commercial disputes with litigation, arbitration, and mediation proceedings throughout the United States, handling cases in federal courts such as Boston, Buffalo, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Antonio.  

In the early 2000s, the Firm’s practice focus evolved to concentrate on advising and representing companies regarding international trade regulation and enforcement of those laws and regulations by US agencies such as US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), (formerly the US Customs Service), US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (now the US Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)), the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Export Enforcement (OEE) (formerly the Bureau of Export administration (BXA)), among other agencies.

A Hiatus

From early 2019 through 2022, Mr. Yormick brought his specialty practice to other firms, co-leading the International Business Law practice of a mid-size New York State-focused  law firm, and then joining a regional Cleveland-based law firm focused on white collar defense and sensitive matters.  However, in both instances it became evident that neither opportunity would lead to the anticipated synergy that could propel the practice forward in a significant way.

The Relaunch

At the start of 2023, Mr. Yormick relaunched his independent, international business and trade practice in Cleveland as Yormick Law LLC.  In early 2024, the Firm opened an office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Firm’s growth continues.

Offices

Cleveland

5900 Landerbrook Drive – Suite 205
Cleveland, Ohio
44124  USA

Fort Lauderdale

501 E. Las Olas Boulevard – Suite 300
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
33301 USA

We look forward to the opportunity to serve your interests. Feel free to contact us at [email protected]