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Morrison & Foerster’s aviation and aerospace expertise draws on decades of handling complex aviation cases of all types, including transport-category aircraft accidents, military aircraft crashes, and general aviation accidents.
We represent governmental entities operating airports to defend claims for personal injury and property damage relating to crashes or operations on or near airport property. We help aircraft owners prosecute claims against aircraft modifiers under supplemental type certificates. We advocate for pilots contesting FAA certificate revocation actions. We defend fixed-base operators against claims relating to maintenance of general aviation aircraft, aircraft rental, flight instruction, and flight operations. And we represent helicopter and airplane component part manufacturers to defend product liability design and manufacturing defect claims.
We work with clients across the supply chain, including aircraft manufacturers, airlines, fixed-base operators, pilots, and airports. Insurers, including Global Aerospace, Amlin, Underwriters at Lloyds of London, AIG, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, and United States Aviation Underwriters, turn to us when they need advocates with proven aviation expertise. And recognizing the breadth and depth of our knowledge, companies throughout the aviation industry seek us out for our risk management and litigation avoidance advice.
Our clients come back to us because we repeatedly deliver superior legal services in a cost-effective manner. Our attorneys understand the technical aspects involved in each case, as our team includes several fixed wing and rotary wing pilots with unique aviation expertise. These include a former Marine Corps instructor pilot, aviation safety expert, aircraft accident investigator, crew resource management instructor, operational risk management expert, and aircraft maintenance quality assurance supervisor. Calling on the experience of our colleagues, including both civil and military flight time, we provide guidance and legal advice informed by deep and practical industry knowledge.
We are active in many industry organizations, including Airports Council International – North America, the ABA Air and Space Law Forum, the SMU Air Law Symposium, and the International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA).
Chambers USA 2015 National: Transportation: Aviation Litigation
Legal 500 US 2016 National: Product Liability, Mass Tort, and Class Action: Aerospace & Aviation
Here is what they say about us:
“Very good client service: their advice is prompt and to be relied upon. Their knowledge of the sector is excellent.” (Chambers USA 2015)
“The ‘client-focused’ team at Morrison & Foerster LLP is ‘full of top-tier’ talent.” (Legal 500 US 2015)
“I see them as being extremely strong and competent in analytical writing and advocacy skills.” (Chambers USA 2014)
“The firm is noted for its ‘strong defense counsel’ and ‘deep industry knowledge’, and also comes recommended as ‘the “go to” firm for complex litigation for aviation manufacturers and airlines’.” (Legal 500 US 2014)
“Notable for specific technical expertise in connection with military-related incidents and helicopter matters.”(Chambers USA 2016)
MoFo named California Product Liability Department of the Year for 2013 by The Recorder.
“The team of ‘superb lawyers’ demonstrates ‘excellent client-management skills’ and regularly ‘exceeds expectations to obtain top-drawer results’.” (Legal 500 U.S. 2013)
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