Atty. Colleen M. Evale
Colleen Evale advises domestic and foreign corporations on regulatory compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) matters related to indirect food additives.
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Colleen M. Evale is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Keller and Heckman LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on consumer. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997), Pennsylvania (1997), and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Notre Dame (B.S., 1994). Active member of ABA, Memberships •Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia •American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Colleen Evale advises domestic and foreign corporations on regulatory compliance with U.S
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) matters related to indirect food additives
- She counsels global clients on an array of food contact materials and has extensive experience with regulatory structures in the United States (U.S.), the European Union (EU), Canada, and South America
- Colleen assists multinational companies with obtaining clearances for new substances used in contact with food through the filing of Food Contact Notifications (FCN) with FDA, as well as drafting opinion letters to establish suitable regulatory status for use of polymers, additives, inks, coatings, and adhesives in food contact applications in various jurisdictions
- She counsels clients with regard to good manufacturing practice (GMP) issues relating to the manufacture of food packaging, and has experience obtaining No Objection Letters (NOL) from FDA for recycled plastic
- In addition, Colleen regularly submits Drug Master Files (DMF) to FDA for materials used in drug packaging
- Colleen is a presenter at Keller and Heckman’s Annual Food Packaging Law Seminar
- Insights & In the News Best Law Firms Features Keller and Heckman in 2026 Edition Press Release 11.06.2025 Chambers Continues to Rank Keller and Heckman as a Leading Law Firm Press Release 06.05.2025 Chambers 2024 USA Guide Ranks Keller and Heckman in the Highest Echelon Press Release 06.06.2024 Keller and Heckman Gains Further Recognition in The Legal 500’s 2024 EMEA Guide Press Release 04.04.2024
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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