Atty. Devon Wm. Hill
Devon Hill counsels clients on the regulatory issues involved in the global marketing of new foods, cosmetics, packaging, and related products and compliance issues that arise for products already on the market. He has over two decades of experience assisting clients that make food, cosmetics, and materials that contact food.
FDA Law Attorney · Serving Washington, DC
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About Devon Wm. Hill at a Glance
Devon Wm. Hill is an attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Keller and Heckman LLP. Admitted to practice in South Carolina, South Carolina Bar and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — FDA Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Devon Wm. Hill
- Devon Hill counsels clients on the regulatory issues involved in the global marketing of new foods, cosmetics, packaging, and related products and compliance issues that arise for products already on the market
- He has over two decades of experience assisting clients that make food, cosmetics, and materials that contact food
- He primarily assists clients with regulatory compliance and safety and policy issues in the United States and most countries around the world
- Food and drug packaging clients seek Devon’s advice due to his extensive knowledge of packaging compliance in countries which have established food contact regulatory systems
- He is known by his clients for his scientific and practical approach to regulatory matters and his search for an overall solution that centers on the client’s business needs
- Devon serves as outside counsel for numerous trade industry groups and coalitions
- He frequently meets with officials at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other federal and state agencies to advocate on issues that affect his clients
- He frequently drafts comments on regulatory proposals, amicus briefs, and policy papers on pending legislation for these groups
- He is known for his work on substances that are considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as well as for his work on industry responses to food additive and citizens petitions before FDA
- In addition to assisting clients with food and food packaging regulations, Devon advises clients on issues surrounding the regulation and approval of pesticides and antimicrobials under the U.S
- Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
- Devon is frequently invited to speak at domestic and global conferences on food, packaging, and policy matters
- Prior to attending law school, Devon obtained two Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry and Biology and earned a Master’s Degree in Chemistry, then worked as a research chemist and in industry
- He uses his extensive technical background to assist clients when navigating often-inseparable scientific and legal issues
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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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Choosing a Washington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Devon Wm. Hill
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Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in South Carolina, South Carolina Bar and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, Devon Wm. Hill can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Devon Wm. Hill attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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