Atty. Marc J. Scheineson
Mr. Scheineson is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office, where he heads the firm’s Food and Drug Law Practice.
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Marc J. Scheineson is a health care attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1980) and University of Cincinnati (BA, 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — FDA Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Scheineson is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office, where he heads the firm’s Food and Drug Law Practice
- He advises companies on a wide range of issues, including product approvals, marketing, clinical studies and enforcement
- Previously, he served as the associate commissioner for legislative affairs of the Food and Drug Administration
- He was involved there in many agency innovations, including prescription drug user fees, debarment, medical device amendments and nutritional labeling
- He was also counsel to the ranking member of the Health Subcommittee of the House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means, and a senior vice president of Ketchum Communications
- Mr. Scheineson is also experienced with the application of the OIG anti-kickback statute, HIPAA privacy rules, patent term exclusivity, institutional review board regulation, human research protection, scientific misconduct, technology transfer and licensing, advertising and promotion law, ACCME accreditation, and advises on the FDA regulatory aspects of corporate acquisitions
- Mr. Scheineson received an LL.M. degree from the Georgetown University Law Center, and his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Cincinnati and its College of Law
- Mr. Scheineson has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers and Super Lawyers and has been named as one of the “Best FDA Lawyers in Washington, D.C.” In addition, he received the coveted AV Preeminent® Rating by the Martindale-Hubbelllegal rating service based on a survey of his clients and peers
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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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