Transportation: Aviation: Litigation
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Band 3
About
Provided by Jackson Walker LLP
Jackson Walker has successfully handled all forms of aviation matters, including litigation involving product liability, negligence, contracts, or other commercial disputes throughout the United States.
The matters may range from defending an airline in a simple negligence case to a complex contract dispute or a major air disaster. Our attorneys serve as lead counsel in complex multistate litigation and class action matters for their aviation clients. We also represent aviation clients in transactional and regulatory matters.
Our Aviation Practice Group is staffed by attorneys and support personnel with substantial aviation experience, including attorneys with experience as air carrier or general aviation pilots.
Jackson Walker has maintained a substantial practice in aviation law, representing:
- aviation insurers
- major airlines
- business and general aviation clients
- airports
- manufacturers of aircraft, aircraft engines and component parts
Chambers Review
Jackson Walker LLP boasts broad abilities in aviation disputes. Its lawyers offer consummate representation in litigation concerning product liability, contractual issues and negligence, among other matters.
Work Highlights
- Jackson Walker LLP represented Smartwings in a mandamus proceeding in the Fifth Circuit that sought to impose stricter conditions on Boeing in conjunction with the deferred prosecution of Boeing in the 737 Max cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jackson Walker has a very strong and knowledgeable team."
"The team at Jackson Walker are very commercial in their approach."
"The Jackson Walker team are highly responsive."
"Jackson Walker has a very strong and knowledgeable team."
"The team at Jackson Walker are very commercial in their approach."
"The Jackson Walker team are highly responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Brad Brown acts for a number of industry-leading manufacturers, covering both fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft.
"He is always responsive, strategic, business orientated and looks for solutions that are in line with business objectives."
"Brad is very practical and smart."
Katherine Staton has particular experience acting for airlines and aerospace and defense companies in contractual litigation.
"Katherine is a wonderful attorney who is very helpful and commercial."
"Katherine is a great attorney."
Ranked Lawyers at
Jackson Walker LLP
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