Lawyer Ricardo Carvajal, graduated from University of Michigan (B.A., with honors, 1985; M.S., Biology, 2000; A.B.D., 2002) Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1988, is now employed by Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. at 700 Thirteenth Street, N.W., Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20005.

While being a member of American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Business Law; Litigation)., Ricardo Carvajal is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Ricardo Carvajal as your lawyer, you should consider whether Ricardo Carvajal offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Ricardo Carvajal has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Ricardo Carvajal's office is located at Washington, DC, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Ricardo Carvajal has been admitted in 1988, Illinois (inactive); 2008, District of Columbia. His or her practice areas include Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law; Food and Agriculture; Nanotechnology; Animal Drug Regulation.

Ricardo Carvajal's college and law school education includes University of Michigan (B.A., with honors, 1985; M.S., Biology, 2000; A.B.D., 2002), Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1988. Other biographical background includes Mr. Carvajal provides FDA and FTC regulatory counseling and litigation support to manufacturers and marketers of foods (including dietary supplements and medical foods), cosmetics, and OTC drugs. He has substantial experience with all food and dietary supplement issues, including recalls, Reportable Food Registry issues, and GMP and HACCP compliance issues. He also has substantial experience with labeling and advertising issues, including those that arise from the use of health, nutrient content, structure/function, and disease claims. Mr. Carvajal counsels product developers on regulatory strategy, including requirements pertaining to self-determinations of GRAS status and determinations of new dietary ingredient status. He also serves on due diligence review teams for major acquisitions and initial public offerings, and provides expert opinions on FDA regulatory matters. He has particular expertise in the regulation of products derived through biotechnology and nanotechnology. From 2002 to 2007, Mr. Carvajal served as Associate Chief Counsel in FDA's Office of Chief Counsel, where his work was recognized with several individual and team awards. He currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for the Food and Drug Law Institute Monographs, and served as Chair of the Public Policy Outreach and Implementation Task Force of the Institute of Food Technologists.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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