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Keller and Heckman is an internationally renowned law firm with a broad practice in the areas of regulatory law, public policy, and litigation.

From our offices in Washington DC, Brussels, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Boulder we represent 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.

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.

About Us

Diversity is a core value of Keller and Heckman. We are deeply committed to recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and advancing team members of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Click here for more information on Keller and Heckman's dedication to Diversity and Inclusion.

Public service is an integral part of Keller and Heckman and is fostered by the firm’s pro bono program which provides all team members an opportunity to strengthen their communities, as well as gain valuable experience. Click here for more information on Keller and Heckman's pro bono program and community involvement.

Keller and Heckman’s greatest strength is in our people. We are extremely proud of our continued growth, our global vision, sustained stability, and friendly atmosphere. Click here for more information on the culture at Keller and Heckman.

Keller and Heckman prides itself on our people and their devotion to the firm and the clients we serve. This commitment is solidified by the guidance of the leadership team and their collaboration with the attorneys and scientists. Click here for more information on Keller and Heckman’s Administrative Management Team.

Keller and Heckman counsels clients across the globe from offices in Washington, DC; Brussels, Belgium; San Francisco, California; Shanghai, China; and Boulder, Colorado. Click here for more information on Keller and Heckman office locations including directions.

Keller & Heckman History

1962
Founded in Washington, DC by Joseph E. Keller and Jerome H. Heckman
1971
Hired our first in-house scientist, we pioneered the interdisciplinary problem-solving approach of combining law and science
1992
Opened our first international office in Brussels, Belgium to accommodate our clients’ increasing need for representation in the European Union
1994
Founding partner, Joseph E. Keller, passed away. The same year, Mr. Keller’s alma mater, the University of Dayton, dedicated its new law school building the Joseph E. Keller Hall
2001
We expanded our U.S. presence to the west coast opening an office in San Francisco, California
2004
Client demands continued to increase especially into the Asian markets; therefore, we opened an office in Shanghai, China
2012
We met an exciting milestone celebrating our 50th Anniversary
2013
Founding partner, Jerome H. Heckman, passed away. Mr. Heckman was one of the plastic industry’s most influential people and was an inductee into the Packaging Hall of Fame at Michigan State University
2022
Keller and Heckman reaches another notable anniversary, celebrating 60 years of excellence

Forward thinking. Client focused.

Keller and Heckman is an internationally renowned law firm with a broad practice in the areas of regulatory law, public policy, and litigation. From offices around the world, we represent global companies and trade associations servicing a range of industries, including food and food additives, plastics, pesticides, industrial and specialty chemicals, consumer products, drugs and medical devices, transportation, and telecommunications. We are a pioneer in the use of interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving with an in-house scientific staff that works closely with the attorneys on matters of technical complexity.
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