Federal Circuit Attorney for U.S. Trade & Federal Appeals U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
On July 29, 2025, lawyer Fan Zhang was formally admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit / CAFC), qualifying her as a Federal Circuit attorney authorized to represent clients in specialized U.S. federal appellate proceedings.
Why Admission to the Federal Circuit Matters
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is a unique federal appellate court with nationwide jurisdiction over specific subject matters, including:
- Appeals from the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT)
- International trade and customs law disputes
- Government contract and administrative law matters
- Patent and technology-related federal appeals
For international businesses, the Federal Circuit often serves as the appellate forum for high-impact trade and customs cases, making admission to this court particularly significant.
Focus on Trade and Cross-Border Federal Appeals
Lawyer Fan Zhang’s practice centers on cross-border disputes, international trade litigation, and U.S. federal court proceedings. As a Federal Circuit attorney, she assists clients with:
- Appeals arising from CIT judgments, including trade remedy and tariff disputes
- Strategic appellate advocacy in complex federal matters
- Coordination between trial-level litigation, federal appeals, and parallel overseas proceedings
- Managing the global enforcement and compliance implications of U.S. appellate decisions
Her ability to act directly before the Federal Circuit allows clients to maintain continuity of representation in technically complex and commercially sensitive appeals.
Integrated Representation Across U.S. Federal Courts
With admissions to U.S. federal district courts in California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Court of International Trade, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, lawyer Fan Zhang provides comprehensive representation across trial, trade, and appellate levels of the U.S. federal court system.
For companies seeking a Federal Circuit attorney experienced in international trade disputes and U.S. federal appeals, this admission represents a critical capability in navigating high-stakes litigation at the intersection of global commerce and U.S. law.
