Atty. Michael T. Novak
Michael (Mike) Novak practices environmental and business law for chemical manufacturers and other clients, including agricultural, antimicrobial, and biochemical pesticide producers. His practice focuses on the regulation of pesticides and other chemicals under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA); the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA); and other federal and state regulatory programs.
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Michael T. Novak is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Keller and Heckman LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on consumer, environmental, entertainment, cannabis, and energy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), North Carolina (1998), and District of Columbia (2001). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1989). Active member of Memberships •American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael (Mike) Novak practices environmental and business law for chemical manufacturers and other clients, including agricultural, antimicrobial, and biochemical pesticide producers
- His practice focuses on the regulation of pesticides and other chemicals under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
- the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
- the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
- the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
- and other federal and state regulatory programs
- Mike has extensive knowledge and experience in issues associated with product registration, including the registration of biochemicals and unique technologies
- petitions to cancel or deny registration
- data compensation matters
- adverse effects reporting
- U.S
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforcement
- import and export requirements
- tolerance petitions, including the approval of inert ingredients
- and the treated-article exemption
- He drafts and negotiates business contracts for clients, including distributorship, supply, sub-registration (licensing), and registration/data transfer agreements
- Further, Mike has experience advising clients on advertising claims and strategies compliant with FIFRA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act
- As lead counsel, Mike has successfully obtained settlement of enforcement actions brought by the EPA Headquarters (Washington, DC) and many of the EPA regional offices, as well as the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation
- He has also obtained resolution of numerous Stop Sale Use and Removal Orders issued by EPA against clients alleging the unlawful sale of a pesticide under FIFRA
- Before entering private practice, Mike served as General Counsel for Riverdale Chemical Company and as Director of Regulatory Affairs for the Chemical Producers and Distributors Association (CPDA)
- Insights & In the News Antifouling Coatings in Murky Waters: How EPA’s VIDA Regulations Leave Industry Uncertain 03.03.2026 Publication COMMENTARY: California OEHHA and EPA's Prop. 65/FIFRA Skirmish-The Latest in a 30 Year Di... 08.23.2019 Publication California DPR to Develop Comprehensive Reports to Justify Pesticide Product Registration... 03.07.2019 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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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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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