General Information
Year founded:
1953
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Overview
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Since 1953, Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker, LLP has provided clients with focused advice on legal issues affecting products subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other related agencies.
Our practice includes a wide variety of products including pharmaceuticals, biologics, food, dietary supplements, medical devices, veterinary products, and cosmetics. We strive to build enduring, trust-based relationships that help our clients succeed and prosper over the long term.
Our practice includes a wide variety of products including pharmaceuticals, biologics, food, dietary supplements, medical devices, veterinary products, and cosmetics. We strive to build enduring, trust-based relationships that help our clients succeed and prosper over the long term.
Rankings
Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker, LLP is nationally ranked in 1 practice areas and metro ranked in 1 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firmsNational Rankings
Tier 2
Tier 2 for FDA Law
Metro Rankings
Washington, D.C.
Tier 1 for FDA Law
Highlighted Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
FDA Law
KKB has emerged as the pre-eminent expert on FDA law for the tobacco industry. Unlike certain other firms who provide generic and repurposed (regurgitated) advice, KKB provides insight and practical advice based upon the client's specific needs.
Don Becker,
Assistant General Counsel
– Turning Point Brands, Inc.
FDA Law
Our experience with Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker's lawyers has always been top-notch. They are incredibly knowledgeable while also having the additional and significant quality of being able to act as a strategy partner with their clients. Their outside-the-box thinking is truly invaluable in an ever-evolving, heavily regulated space. Additionally, they are always responsive while also being thoughtful and thorough in their feedback to clients.
Brittani Cushman
– Turning Point Brands Inc.
FDA Law
We work with the firm regarding FDA regulation of the dietary supplement industry. They act as an integral part of our compliance group and work seamlessly with our internal team. They provide thorough analysis in an extremely timely manner. Their advice is pragmatic and calibrated to address the risk involved in the issue they are addressing.
Michael Klinker,
General Counsel
– Standard Process Inc.
FDA Law
Our products are quite touchy and the expertise expected about it is one if not the most important aspect. We were looking for a firm with lawyers understanding perfectly well our needs and able to provide the US administration with the expected documentation: quality of the content and quality of the presentation.
As soon as Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker had decided to take care of us, they have become somehow members of our company: our products are their products. And thanks to this attitude, we have now products that are officially sold in the US. The analyses, the explanations are accurate, the answers are quick and if there is some delay, we are informed of and it is only a question of hours, never of days. This firm is not only eligible, this firm should win!
David Morton
– Sifaco Berfelux
FDA Law
I work with companies that are overseen by the FDA and the rules appear to change about daily it seems. I can always count on KKB to be up to date on all of the latest changes and be there with strategies to help our member companies comply with such changes. They not only have a great understanding of the FDA rules and regulations they take the time to understand our members businesses which allows them to be even more effective at providing sound advice and guidance to all of our companies.
Kevin Altman,
Consultant
– CITMA
FDA Law
Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker is our go-to FDA law firm. Stacy Ehrlich and Will Woodlee have unparalleled knowledge in this area. The access, speed, and expertise the firm provides elevates our company's FDA regulatory team.
Brittani Cushman
– Turning Point Brands Inc.
FDA Law
Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker is the best there is on FDA Law. Reasonable fees considering high level work. Top notch.
Everett Gee
– S&M Brands Inc.
FDA Law
Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker and its lawyers are experts in FDA law. They have successfully guided us through issues related to cannabis products. While always technically strong, their greatest value is the judgement they apply in their work for us.
Michael Klinker,
General Counsel
– Standard Process Inc.
FDA Law
Dan Dwyer and the Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker team have added tremendous value over 20+ years of continuous partnership with our company. The level of service they provide is hard to match. Expertise, pragmatic advice, responsiveness, are a few characteristics of Dan and team's legal advice.
Advertising Law
Dan Dwyer and the Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker team have added tremendous value over 20+ years of continuous partnership with our company. The level of service they provide is hard to match. Expertise, pragmatic advice, responsiveness, are a few characteristics of Dan and team's legal advice.
FDA Law
I work with numerous companies that must deal with FDA oversight and get to see various law firms in action and can say I think that Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker is by far the most knowledgeable in the space for FDA oversight.
Kevin Altman,
Consultant
– CITMA
FDA Law
Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker is top-notch when it comes to FDA Law. The team there is always on top of new developments, is extremely responsive to clients, and produces the highest quality work product.
Brittani Cushman
– Turning Point Brands Inc.
FDA Law
Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker has extremely deep knowledge in its area. This enables it to give thoughtful and thorough advice on very short timelines. They share their legal opinion and the reason for their legal opinion. They also have practical experience to put their opinions into context.
Michael Klinker,
General Counsel
– Standard Process Inc.
FDA Law
Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker has highly qualified, thorough, expeditious and friendly legal service. I have great confidence in Mr. Kinsey Reagan's opinions and judgments.
Stanley Ammons,
Senior Director, Compliance and Government Policy
– Octaphama AG
FDA Law
We have been a client of Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker for approximately 10 years. Stacy Ehrlich is always accessible and tremendously practical. She provides well informed opinions and support on all regulatory legal matters for us while presenting her recommendations in consistently helpful and business friendly solutions; such a terrific balance of intelligence, perfection and pragmatism. We are privileged to be a client.
Ted Ebel
– Colorescience, Inc.
FDA Law
Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker has an intimate knowledge of FDA law and procedure. The firm has a very strategic approach, which serves its clients well. I know of no other firm as effective in handling citizen petitions.
FDA Law
Not only is Jennifer Davidson skilled at all matters FDA, but she is also an excellent communicator and writer. We appreciate Jennifer's insight and have valued her counsel for many years.
Jonathan Provoost,
General Counsel -- Hospital Division
– Mallinckrodt
FDA Law
Because their practice is focused on FDA, Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker are in a position to not only tell you what the laws and regulations say but also tell you what they are currently seeing in terms of enforcement priorities and how companies are handling ambiguities in the rules.
Michael Klinker,
General Counsel
– Standard Process Inc.
FDA Law
The attorneys at Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker are the epitome of expertise and professionalism in their field. Our company has learned to rely upon their advice and guidance without question. With untarnished ethic and frank confidence of subject matter, they handle our matters leaving us with a feeling unwavering assurance and security of position. The acme of professional standard.
Toby Tedrowe
– Good Times USA Inc.
FDA Law
We have been using Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker for 10 years now and recommend the firm for their deep understanding of the complex landscape around tobacco/nicotine and FDA compliance. We have referred them to other companies.
Frank Svandal
– Northerner Scandinavia
FDA Law
Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker's expertise cuts across a wide range of food and drug law and federal regulatory agencies. One or another of their partners can provide guidance in dealing with FDA, FTC, DEA. EPA, USDA, TTB to name just the agencies for which my organization has engaged a Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker attorney at one time or another.
Michael McGuffin
– American Herbal Products Association
FDA Law
Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker are extremely knowledgeable and experienced lawyers who provide practical advice and guidance. They have deep understanding of the business challenges we face and bring invaluable insight to our problems, staying on top of trends and hot button issues. They are cost-effective and reasonably priced; you get significant value. The lawyers, Dan Dwyer and Will Woodlee, are also very nice to work with, which is just an added benefit.
Joy Fontaine
– Mondelez Global LLC
FDA Law
William Woodlee and his team at Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker have been phenomenal in their representation of our company. They go over and above to give us the best opportunities and understanding of the issues and outcomes of our matters. Their response time is rapid and their judgment sound. I have not seen such thorough and fastidious attention to detail in many years. The attorneys are relatable and not stilted. Their subject matter knowledge is outstanding. The best firm in this arena to have in your corner.
Toby Tedrowe
– Good Times USA Inc.
Rankings
National Rankings
Tier 2
Tier 2 for FDA Law
Regional Rankings
Washington, D.C.
Tier 1 for FDA Law
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.
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Advertising Law
- FDA Law
- Food and Beverage Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker, 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 Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker, 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.
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Client Comments
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Awards
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- Best Lawyers
- Martindale Hubbell Best Lawyers
- Chambers USA
Main Location
Washington,
DC
1850 M Street, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
United States
202-223-5120
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Management and Personnel
Managing Partner
William Woodlee
Office Manager
Dominique Martin
Assistant Office Manager
Victoria Palmer