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John Heitmann

John Heitmann

USA 2026

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite

District of Columbia

15 years ranked

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USA

Practice Areas

Sports, Entertainment, Communications & Media

Privacy & Data Management

Congressional Oversight Investigations

Federal Government Strategies

Outsourcing & Digital Transformation

Technology

Telemedicine

Appellate Practice & Legal Strategies

Career

John is a leading advocate for mobile wireless service providers participating in the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) administered Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Programs. He also counsels international and domestic entities ranging from start-ups to the industry giants on regulatory strategy involving new business models and product offerings, policy, and compliance at the federal and state levels. He advises communications and technology clients on complying with the Communications Act, the Federal Trade Commission Act, and other federal and state laws governing telecommunications, privacy, and information security.

John also defends communications companies in government investigations and enforcement matters involving the FCC and its Office of Inspector General (OIG), state commissions and attorneys general, and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Professional Memberships

Federal Communications Bar Association

International Association of Privacy Professionals

National Lifeline Association

Personal

New York University School of Law, JD, cum laude

University of Notre Dame, BA, cum laude

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite - District of Columbia

Band 2
Individual Editorial
John Heitmann garners accolades from interviewees for his extensive FCC capabilities, which include handling policy concerns, privacy matters and general regulatory compliance.
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Strengths

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  • Huge admiration for John's intellect, but also his willingness to fight for the interests of his clients, motivated by a desire to improve and enhance regulatory policy.

    Telecom, Broadcast & SatelliteChambers Guide to the USA

  • He is meticulous, highly responsive, and consistently reliable. What sets John apart is his ability to balance being both assertive and detail-oriented, ensuring no aspect of the business is overlooked. He has a remarkable ability to grasp complex issues quickly, while also providing clear, thoughtful, and actionable advice.

    Telecom, Broadcast & SatelliteChambers Guide to the USA

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