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Keller and Heckman LLP

United States 2024

General Information

Year founded: 1962
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Overview

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Keller and Heckman, founded in 1962, has a broad practice in the areas of regulatory law, public policy, and litigation, serving both domestic and international clients. Our firm is a pioneer in the use of interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving. Since 1971, we have had an in-house scientific staff that works closely with the firm's attorneys on matters of technical complexity. Many of our attorneys also have government experience and expertise in multiple areas of the law.

Keller and Heckman represents a wide spectrum of companies and trade associations servicing a range of industries, including food and food additives, plastics and other packaging materials, pesticides, industrial and specialty chemicals, consumer products, drugs and medical devices, transportation, and telecommunications. The firm's practice covers the diverse regulatory areas that affect these industries, as well as business counseling and litigation issues. Our attorneys and scientists emphasize creative service to clients involved in the development of new products, services, and markets.

Our attorneys and staff serve clients from offices in Washington DC, Brussels, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Boulder. We are also a member of Mackrell International, a network of 90 independent law firms in more than 170 offices in 60 countries. By our membership in Mackrell International, we are able to assist our clients in satisfying their legal requirements across the globe.

Rankings

Keller and Heckman LLP is nationally ranked in 3 practice areas and metro ranked in 4 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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National Rankings

Tier 2
Tier 2 for Advertising Law
Tier 2 for FDA Law
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Litigation - Labor and Employment

Metro Rankings

Washington, D.C.
Tier 1 for FDA Law
Tier 2 for Advertising Law
Tier 3 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 3 for Litigation - Labor and Employment

Rankings

National Rankings

Tier 2
Tier 2 for Advertising Law
Tier 2 for FDA Law
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Litigation - Labor and Employment

Regional Rankings

Washington, D.C.
Tier 1 for FDA Law
Tier 2 for Advertising Law
Tier 3 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 3 for Litigation - Labor and Employment

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Advertising Law
  • Cannabis Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Environmental Law
  • FDA Law
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Technology Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Keller and Heckman LLP has 9 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Keller and Heckman LLP eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Management and Personnel

Managing Partner
Richard F. Mann

Contacts

Director of Marketing
Caryn M. Wick 202.434.4318
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