Trial Attorney Jeff Wertz is a member of the Bar of the U.S. Court for International Trade located in New York City.

The United States Court of International Trade, established under Article III of the Constitution, has nationwide jurisdiction over civil actions arising out of the customs and international trade laws of the United States. The Court serves an important judicial function, contributing to the rule of law through its significant responsibilities in the area of international trade.  The geographical jurisdiction of the United States Court of International Trade extends throughout the United States. The court can and does hear and decide cases which arise anywhere in the nation. The court also is authorized to hold hearings in foreign countries.

This court is located in lower Manhattan at 1 Federal Plaza.

Abraham Lincoln’s message is carved in the marble wall on the east side of the entrance to the Ceremonial Courtroom:

“IT IS AS MUCH THE DUTY OF GOVERNMENT TO RENDER PROMPT JUSTICE AGAINST ITSELF IN FAVOR OF CITIZENS AS IT IS TO ADMINISTER THE SAME BETWEEN PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS.”

Abraham Lincoln
First Message to Congress

Appeals from this specialized federal trial court proceed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, located in Washington, D.C., of which Trial Attorney Wertz is a member of the Bar of this court, too.