Atty. Jeffrey A. Keithline
Jeffrey (Jeff) Keithline provides legal counsel to manufacturers, producers, and suppliers on matters concerning food contact and related materials on a global scale. His extensive knowledge and experience span various regions, including Canada, Mexico, the European Union, Central and South America, and the Pacific Rim.
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Jeffrey A. Keithline is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Keller and Heckman LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on consumer, environmental, health care, entertainment, and energy. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1998) and District of Columbia (1999). Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1998) and Benedictine College (B.A., 1988). Active member of Membership •American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jeffrey (Jeff) Keithline provides legal counsel to manufacturers, producers, and suppliers on matters concerning food contact and related materials on a global scale
- His extensive knowledge and experience span various regions, including Canada, Mexico, the European Union, Central and South America, and the Pacific Rim
- Jeff advises companies in establishing the suitable regulatory status of their products under the requirements of various regulatory agencies, including the U.S
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S
- Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and their international counterparts
- Additionally, he helps clients navigate complex compliance issues under state and local requirements relating to manufacturing, labeling, and disposal of products and packaging, including toxics in packaging
- He also provides guidance to clients on upcoming and existing sustainability and recyclability legislation and various state right-to-know acts
- Jeff serves as outside counsel to several trade associations, representing both the associations and the industries they serve
- In this capacity, he drafts industry responses, citizens petitions, comments on regulatory proposals, amicus briefs, and policy papers on pending legislation
- Jeff is a contributing author to packaginglaw.com, which provides news and analysis of worldwide packaging regulations, and is frequently invited to speak at both domestic and international food contact conferences
- Insights & In the News Justice Department Changes Antitrust Policies for Evaluating Statistical and Other Inform... 02.16.2023 Publication Food & Chemicals Unpacked: Chasing Arrows - The EU’s Plastic Recycling Scheme 05.06.2022 Podcast FDA Issues Final GRAS Rule
- Formally Adopts Voluntary Notification Process 08.17.2016 Alerts More Insights Best Law Firms Features Keller and Heckman in 2026 Edition Press Release 11.06.2025
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Jeffrey A. Keithline is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Jeffrey A. Keithline is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in District of Columbia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Jeffrey A. Keithline is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
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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