About Our Firm
We are a Texas-based boutique regulatory compliance firm. We can assist with compliance for food, supplements, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics and import/customs. We work to ensure that businesses can focus on their operations, while we handle the regulatory compliance.
Our vision is aligned with the success of our clients.
We strive to ensure that our clients are educated about the processes of becoming compliant and understand our role in the process. Hiring an FDA regulatory attorney can make all the difference when ensuring compliance. Contact us today for a free consultation.
What Makes Us Different
Flat Fee Options
Well, price for one. We are of the idea that flat fees are the easiest way to bill our clients. They allow our clients to budget for services without any surprises. We apply flat fees as often as we can, but sometimes, the situation can present unanticipated complexity. However, not to worry. We communicate throughout the process so that you will not be surprised when the bill arrives.
Small Firm Size
Another thing that sets us apart is our size. We are a small firm and we don’t plan on getting bigger. We provide what the larger firms can’t – fair pricing and personal service. We love knowing our clients by first name and guess what? They love it too. By maintaining a small size, we can also pass on the savings to our clients.
Modernization
The world is changing and with it, the systems law firms use to handle client matters. We use an amazing platform called MyCase that includes the ability to share documents securely, make credit card payments seamlessly and speak with your attorney privately. We also utilize virtual options that allow us to keep overhead lower and work more efficiently – benefitting our clients. We don’t want to stay behind, but remain ahead of the curve.
Service
Overall, we just care about our clients and the well-being of their businesses. Our success is dependent on our client’s success and we want to share in that. We have passion for what we do and that shines through in our work product and client relationships.
About Our Team
HEATHER M. BUSTOS, ESQ.
Partner
Bio
Heather helps companies succeed by reviewing their products for compliance with FDA, FTC and CBP regulations. She also has a background as a former corporate general counsel, which rounds out her ability to assist companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500. Heather has a proven ability to think creatively about business strategies for compliance and makes the process easy to understand.
She has helped companies like a small Houston startup get into major Texas grocery chains and worked with a foreign Fortune 100 cosmetic company to expand their brand to the U.S. by reviewing their full line of products and marketing for federal compliance.
Education
St. Thomas University, B.A. in Political Science, Minor International Relations and Professional Writing
FIU College of Law, J.D.
Bar Location
State Bar of TexasBar Number: 24098105
Associations
Texas Bar AssociationAdministrative and Public Law Section
Women and the Law Section
The Woodlands Bar AssociationExecutive Board Member and President Elect 2023
Awards
Ones to Watch, 2023
Super Lawyers Texas Rising Stars, 2022
Marquis Who's Who in America, 2022
Certifications
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual TrainingFSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Certified, 2022
LISA CAPOTE, ESQ.
Of Counsel
Bio
Ms. Capote practices FDA, FTC and CBP compliance among others and has a passion for assisting businesses succeed. She is an AV Preeminent-Rated attorney, which is the highest level of professional excellence ranking. Ms. Capote represents various clients from Fortune 500 to startup companies in international trade.
Education
Florida State University, B.A. in Business Management
University of Miami Law, J.D.
Bar Location
State Bar of FloridaBar Number: 15057
Associations
Hispanic National Bar Assn. (Region VIII), President
HAROLD JONES
Consultant
Bio
Harold is a former FDA compliance officer with over 20 years of experience who has worked with companies to obtain and maintain FDA compliance in many regulated industries. He is currently the principal of Reg-e-stration, a company specializing in FDA registration services and consulting. He brings years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to the BLG team.
Our Philosophy
I started the firm after finding a need in the area that was not being met. Many businesses struggle to work through the endless number of regulations the Food and Drug Administration steadily release. These regulations can be difficult on both startups who have a hard time figuring out where to begin and established companies who just can’t keep up with the constant changes. I was lucky enough to work for an FDA regulatory law firm early in my career, where I learned the intricacies of food and drug law. This experience is what started my journey in opening a regulatory compliance law firm. My team and I enjoy providing high quality work product, simplifying the regulatory requirements and exceeding client expectations. The challenge of determining how a product is regulated and working to ensure that product can make it to market is exciting and engaging. Providing the very best to our clients is easy – we love what we do. If you are looking for an FDA attorney who genuinely cares about clients and their needs, Bustos Law Group is the firm for you.
