Choose to Protect Yourself in the Aviation Industry

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The aviation industry is as diverse as it is complex. From the manufacturers of commercial and corporate aircraft and components, the nationwide sales and distribution network for both new and used aircraft, maintenance personnel, FBOs, investors, leasing and management companies to the pilots who fly passengers around the world – each is confronted in nearly every aspect of their business by one of the most complex and invasive regulatory schemes known to the modern law, both in America and abroad.

Aviation business owners and executives alike share in the challenge of trying to negotiate an overwhelmingly restrictive legal and regulatory system while also trying to balance the every day of challenges of running a profitable business in a competitive marketplace. The first, and best, way to protect your business is through strategic legal planning, insuring against risk, and working with legal professionals with the experience needed to navigate the legal environment.

However, even the best planning and preparation cannot always protect your business from unforeseen risks.  People make mistakes. Business relationships deteriorate. And in the aircraft industry, the financial stakes are high. Lawsuits are an unfortunate inevitability in the aviation industry. Whether you are in a commercial dispute with a business partner, need to file suit against an insurance carrier who doesn’t live up to their end of the bargain, face allegations of negligence or breach of contract that may disrupt your business, or are embroiled in an investigation by a governmental agency – teaming up with the right litigation counsel can be the difference between a successful outcome and a potentially devastating financial exposure.

The Litigation Practice Group at FMJ is a team of dedicated professionals who have vast experience and expertise in handling all aspects of aviation-related litigation. In addition to their considerable experience in all types of business litigation, ranging from employment matters, vendor disputes, and unfair competition issues, our attorneys have handled a wide variety of aviation litigation matters for our clients, including:

  • Contract disputes involving purchasers and sellers of aircraft, banks, investors, manufacturers, lessors, maintenance personnel, vendors, and business partners;
  • Insurance coverage disputes;
  • Claims involving FBO operations and maintenance;
  • FAA enforcement actions and other regulatory disputes;
  • Large-scale property damage claims to aircraft and property;
  • Representing major commercial carriers and independent operators alike in serious personal injury and property damage cases;
  • Pilot certificate actions;
  • Wrongful death cases; and
  • Premises liability claims.

When things don’t go as planned and litigation arises, FMJ  should be your first call. Our team of aviation litigators has the experience to guide you through even the most complex legal matters efficiently, professionally, and affordably. Litigation is difficult on any business. But hiring the right lawyers to protect your rights and fight for the right outcome is the best move you can make to protect your business.

If you have any questions about the information above, please contact Kevin Johnson (kevin.johnson@fmjlaw.com).

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