Peter G. Dickos

Pete Dickos draws on nearly a decade of high-level government service to help clients navigate complex regulatory and litigation challenges involving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Prior to joining Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, Pete served for over six years in FDA’s Office of Chief Counsel, first as an Assistant and then Associate Chief Counsel.  During that time, he led and supported the agency’s litigation efforts in critical matters involving drug approvals, exclusivity disputes, enforcement, and administrative law challenges.

Pete’s deep understanding of FDA’s internal processes and priorities enables him to deliver strategic counsel and litigation support to clients across the life sciences industry. He advises pharmaceutical, biotech, and tobacco companies on regulatory compliance, advocates for them in administrative and civil litigation, and provides proactive guidance on product development, enforcement risk, and agency engagement.

Prior to his FDA tenure, Pete practiced at a major Washington, DC litigation firm and clerked for the Honorable Mark R. Hornak of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. His clients benefit from his blend of government insight, litigation skill, and practical advice grounded in first-hand regulatory experience.