Protecting Produce, Transportation & Regulated Businesses When the Stakes Are High.

When payment disputes, contract risks, or regulatory exposure threaten your business, you need experienced counsel who understands your industry — not a generalist.

PRACTICE AREAS

PRODUCE AND PACA LAW

The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, or PACA as it is known in the industry, is a federal trust designed to protect businesses that engage in the growing and selling of produce. Feel secure in your sales transactions with Esquivel Law Chartered. Whether you are just starting out, would like to review and or refresh your current documentation, or you are dealing with a lawsuit - the team at Esquivel Law has you covered.

TRANSPORTATION LAW

A thorough understanding of the Carmack Amendment is essential when litigating a matter regarding transportation in interstate commerce. Esquivel Law has assisted brokers with their legal needs.

CANNABIS

As legalization of cannabis expands throughout the country, or at the state level, Esquivel Law is here to help growers and producers with licensing, transportation, and more in this emerging and rapidly growing marketplace.

ABOUT ESQUIVEL LAW CHARTERED

Founding attorney, Katy Koestner Esquivel opened Esquivel Law Chartered in 2013, after 15 years with commercial and PACA trust firms. During her time there, Katy earned a reputation as a fearless litigator, a thorough researcher, and an aggressive advocate for her clients. Esquivel Law Chartered is one of the few firms in the nation that is focused on delivering legal services to the produce, transportation and cannabis industries. Katy has 20 years’ experience representing clients in cases involving the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA), a federal trust to protect members of the produce industry. Over time, the firm’s practice has expanded to include the transportation law, representing shippers and brokers in drafting contracts and navigating legal disputes. Katy’s knowledge of agribusiness and transportation made the recent expansion of the firm’s practice to include cannabis law a natural evolution.

PROFESSIONALISM, QUALITY, RESPONSIVENESS, VALUE

I have been working with Katy Koestner for the past 8 years. She has always put my best interest first when she approaches a new case. It is refreshing to work with an attorney who cares about her clients financial outcome. I would highly recommend her for her extensive knowledge and high quality work.

Mark Vestal

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WHAT MAKES US THE RIGHT PARTNER FOR YOUR CASE

Feel secure in your farming endeavors with Esquivel Law.

WE HAVE A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING AND EXPERIENCE WITH PACA

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Our founder and principal attorney, Katy Koestner Esquivel, has over 20 years of legal experience.

WE HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE THAT IS REQUIRED TO HELP ASSIST YOU

KATY KOESTNER ESQUIVEL

Our firm consistently communicates with clients not only by traditional means such as phone, fax and email, but also through the use of modern technology.

COMMUNICATION IS PARAMOUNT THROUGHOUT EVERY STEP IN OUR PROCESS

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