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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.

Focused Legal Representation for Regulated Supply Chains

Our firm understands the unique challenges faced by businesses operating in regulated supply chains. From perishable goods transactions to complex freight logistics, we provide practical legal solutions tailored to your industry.

We work closely with produce companies and transportation providers to resolve disputes quickly, enforce legal rights, and minimize operational disruptions.

PRACTICE AREAS

Minerals and Stones

ABOUT ESQUIVEL LAW CHARTERED

Esquivel Law Chartered is a boutique law firm focused on representing clients in the produce and transportation industries. Founded in 2013 by PACA attorney Katy Koestner Esquivel, the firm brings decades of experience handling complex commercial disputes and regulatory matters.

Before launching the firm, Katy spent 15 years with commercial litigation and PACA trust firms, where she built a reputation as a skilled litigator, thorough legal strategist, and strong advocate for her clients. Today, she has over 20 years of experience representing growers, distributors, and suppliers in matters involving the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA), including trust claims, payment disputes, and enforcement actions.

Esquivel Law Chartered is one of the few law firms in the nation dedicated to serving the produce and transportation sectors. The firm also represents freight brokers, shippers, and carriers in contract drafting, cargo claims, and disputes under the Carmack Amendment.

 

With deep industry knowledge and a focused practice, Esquivel Law Chartered provides practical, results-driven legal solutions tailored to the unique challenges of regulated supply chains.

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

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 

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 

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 

ESQUIVEL LAW CHARTERED

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