Winton & Chapman PLLC

Since 1985, Mr. Winton has dedicated his career to international trade law, amassing a wealth of expertise in various aspects of trade remedy processes. His impressive track record includes representing clients from countries such as Korea, China, Japan, France, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Russia, Kazakhstan and Venezuela in over thirty U.S. antidumping cases. Notably , he played a pivotal role in defending the first antidumping case initiated by China against an American firm post-WTO accession. Furthermore , Mr. Winton's practice extends to advising clients on countervailing duty matters and general safeguard actions while also navigating specialized textile safeguard procedures and applications for generalized system benefits alongside customs issues. Beyond client representation , he has collaborated with governments on crafting trade remedy regulations and scrutinizing U.S laws to ensure alignment with global obligations; additionally advising on multilateral trade negotiations—highlighting his involvement as lead counsel for the Mexican government during NAFTA discussions. Mr.Winton also boasts experience representing both governmental bodies and private entities within WTO dispute resolution contexts including participation before panels along with appeals at the Appellate Body level . Previously affiliated with Shearman & Sterling—where he was instrumental in establishing their Washington D.C office focusing primarily upon international commerce—and later joining Preston Gates & Ellis where his efforts were aimed toward launching their international litigation sector until unforeseen conflicts arose due mergers resulting him founding The Law Office of Jeffrey M .WInton back January 2011 thereby ensuring no subsequent conflicting interests arise.