Atty. Daniel Jarcho
As a former trial attorney for the DOJ, Dan knows the complexities of federal court litigation with federal agencies. He litigates cases for companies facing adverse regulatory initiatives or enforcement actions by agencies like the FDA.
FDA Law Attorney · Serving Washington, DC
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About Daniel Jarcho at a Glance
Daniel Jarcho is an attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — FDA Law (2026). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Jarcho
- As a former trial attorney for the DOJ, Dan knows the complexities of federal court litigation with federal agencies
- He litigates cases for companies facing adverse regulatory initiatives or enforcement actions by agencies like the FDA
- Dan Jarcho represents clients in federal trial court and appellate litigation involving federal regulatory issues
- Dan has litigated numerous Administrative Procedure Act challenges to federal agency actions, including cases involving the U.S
- Food and Drug Administration, Departments of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Defense, Treasury, and Interior, and U.S
- Customs and Border Protection
- He has extensive experience litigating federal preemption defenses to state-law claims
- He has defended clients in a wide variety of investigations and enforcement actions initiated by federal agencies and the U.S
- Department of Justice
- Dan worked at the DOJ as a trial attorney in the Civil Division’s Office of Consumer Litigation, where he represented the FDA in federal civil and criminal litigation
- He also served as a special assistant U.S. attorney in the Criminal Division of the U.S
- Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
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 venue, 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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Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Daniel Jarcho attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Transparent Client Communication
Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Daniel Jarcho maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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