The internationally recognized law firm of Keller and Heckman was founded in 1962 and serves their clients in a broad range of practice areas and industries. As pioneers in the use of interdisciplinary problem-solving they are especially known as a go to firm for legal matters involving technical complexity.
Their large team of lawyers of which 83% have scientific and technical backgrounds as well as many also having worked in government is further supported by over 20 in house scientists. With this expertise they routinely are called upon by clients involved in sectors such as Food, Plastics, Pesticides, Industry Chemicals, Drugs and Medical Devices and Telecommunications.
Phone: 202-434-4100
Locations: Washington DC, San Francisco CA, Brussels Belgium, Shanghai China
Practice Areas: Advertising, Intellectual Property, Environment, Employment and Labor, Health and Safety
No matter what sector your business serves advertising will always be a key part of your strategy. This is even more important when your products are of a scientific, medical, or technical nature. It is crucial to not only be enticing to the target audience but also ensure all claims are supported and compliant with the laws that govern marketing campaigns. Any income from sales generated can quickly be lost through fines, penalties, and lawsuits if these matters are not given their due attention.
Keller and Heckman can help your business ensure all your advertising is compliant with applicable laws involving labelling, safety, and all other requirements. They guide their clients through the complex requirements of state and federal authorities using both their legal and technical expertise on staff.
Examples of Matters they have been involved in include:
- Helping clients with guidance on the disclosure of material connections when other parties make claims about the company and its products.
- They have worked with advertising clearance officials involved with national media networks.
- Defended clients in FTC, State AG and other investigations and enforcement cases involving alleged unfair or false marketing.
- Consulted clients on the development of promotional offers including contests, gift cards, and sweepstakes.
- Defended clients in state and federal class actions related to alleged false advertising.
Recognition of the firm’s expertise in this practice area includes being awarded regional and national tier 1 status for Advertising Law by the U.S News Best Law Firms yearly ratings.
If you are involved in specialized technical and scientific industries that marketing products to the public Keller and Heckman is the go to firm for your legal needs.