Aviation Lawyer Serving Clients in California

Legal issues involving the aviation and aircraft industry can quickly become very complicated. Fortunately, you do not have to navigate these legal matters alone. Instead, you can rely on a professional aviation lawyer serving California from Aero Law Center.

Our team has over five decades of combined experience in all aspects of aviation law. We take the time to truly understand your situation so we can provide the answers you need and personalized assistance.

Aero Law Center services aviation businesses globally for all of your aviation business needs.

When You Need an Aviation Lawyer to Represent You in California

Individuals and aviation businesses often find themselves in need of legal assistance when handling a wide range of issues. The industry has many rules and regulations that can apply when doing everything from buying an aircraft to complying with regulations while operating a business.

Having legal assistance in your corner means you never have to wonder or worry about taking the correct steps. Our team will guide you through the complicated legal process after meeting with you to discuss your specific needs.

Examples of Aviation Law Matters We Handle

Our team provides legal representation and experienced guidance when dealing with many aspects of aviation law. We take the time to understand your unique legal needs and then offer the support you require.

You can speak to us for help from a:

An Aircraft Transaction Lawyer Serving Clients in California: Our team can help you coordinate a seamless transaction when purchasing an aircraft for commercial, personal, or business use. We can also assist with the sale of your aircraft. We understand the substantial funds involved in these transactions and can fully explain all steps of the process.
An Aviation Regulatory Compliance Lawyer Serving Clients in California: We understand the regulations and standards governing the aviation industry. Our familiarity with the rules handed down by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) means we can confidently assist all aviation businesses, including manufacturers, maintenance facilities, and charter operators.
An Aviation Litigation Lawyer Serving Clients in California: We’re here and ready to assist if you need to take legal action in the aviation industry. We understand the complex nature of cases involving commercial disputes and regulatory issues. We provide dedicated representation to all aviation businesses and have a track record of getting the results our clients need.

We invite you to contact our firm today to discuss the specifics of your situation and the services we can confidently provide.

Whether it’s aircraft transactions, commercial litigation, or compliance, we excel at creating solutions to unique challenges.

Our Team Understands the Aviation Industry

Aero Law Center has spent decades developing a deep understanding of the aviation industry and the legal complexities that go into every action taken by aviation businesses.

When you hire us, you get help from a firm that:

Focuses Strictly on Aviation Law

Our legal team works exclusively on issues involving aviation law, unlike many of our competitors. Our narrow focus allows us to hone the services we offer, keeping our attention solely on matters that matter to you and your business.

Believes in a Business-First Approach to Guidance and Strategy

We focus on the priorities of your business when handling aviation matters. We remain accessible throughout all stages of the legal process and offer the clear communication you deserve. You can reach out at any time for transparent answers to your questions.

Tailors Advice to Your Needs

We take the time to meet with you and learn about your business so we can offer personalized advice about your specific needs. We stretch our focus beyond legal outcomes to ensure that you get the support your business needs.

Offers Collaborative Assistance

We want to work as an extension of your team, so we focus on developing a partnership with you. We believe that understanding your needs will allow us to provide the services you need.

How Our Team Can Help You

An aviation attorney serving clients in California can assist with all the legal challenges you face when handling matters in the aviation industry. We use our experience and training to handle high-stakes cases and sensitive business matters for clients like you.

You can rely on us to:

Protect your interests if you’re dealing with defective product claims
Represent you after an aircraft accident
Manage FAA-related investigations
Assist with issues related to regulation and compliance
Handle commercial and unfair trade practice disputes
Draft purchase agreements and fractional purchase agreements
Help with financing and loan documents to purchase an aircraft
Provide assistance with airport governance
Manage procedures, rules, standards, and policies for airports
Handle vendor agreements and contract negotiation

We vary the services we provide to align with the specific needs of each client. We welcome you to reach out to us right now so we can provide more information about how we can help you.

Get Your Complimentary Consultation Today

You can work with Aero Law Center’s aviation attorneys, serving clients in California, when you need assistance with any legal matter related to the aviation industry. Our many years of experience and detailed knowledge of the industry allow us to customize our services to meet the unique needs of our clients.

We offer a complimentary consultation to our clients, so reach out now and learn more.

Aero Law Center’s main office is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our attorneys are licensed in Florida, New York, and Michigan. For state-specific legal issues outside of those jurisdictions, we coordinate with trusted local counsel while continuing to provide federal aviation law guidance.

The sooner you contact our team, the sooner we can put our years of expertise to use and ease you through the process.

Frequently Asked Questions & Support

The Federal Aviation Administration, or the “FAA” is an arm of the Department of Transportation (DOT). It controls aviation business matters, including air traffic management and the certification of personnel and aircraft. The FAA sets the standard for airport conditions and protects U.S. assets during the launch of commercial space vehicles. The FAA issues directives and legal regulations to ensure the safety of all airplanes, including mandated correction for any unsafe conditions in an aircraft. This could include an aircraft’s plane, engine, propeller, or appliance. All operators must conduct business compliantly and follow the FAA’s guidance and provisions, and any certifications must be present in the aircraft.

An FBO stands for Fixed Base Operator (FBO). FBOs operate like private terminals and facilitate private jet and charter operations. Commercial companies are given access by an airport to work on the grounds and provide flight services, fuel, parking, and hangar space. FBOs offer three tiers that provide different accommodations depending on the amount of traffic and size of the airport, including pilot lounges, restrooms and shower facilities, catering, aerial photography, parking, pilot instruction, private jet charter, and much more. Smaller and less busy airports might only offer basic amenities, while more significant, commercial airports have a full suite of extras, like waiting rooms, in-flight catering, and other conveniences.

According to the FAA’s strict aviation provisions and regulations, every aircraft must be deemed “airworthy” to fly. A Standard Airworthiness Certification is the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) official authorization regarding the operation of type-certificated aircraft, including normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, transport, manned free balloons, and special classes. All operators must have a Standard or Special Airworthiness Certification to prove the safety and condition of the aircraft. It must be publicly visible to all crew members, inspection companies, and passengers in the cockpit or cabin. Certification delays can cost pilots thousands, sometimes millions of dollars, though an aviation lawyer can provide helpful counsel to avoid mistakes and complete the process.

Sometimes mechanics are the only thing standing between the aircraft and a potential problem if an issue is overlooked or not properly taken care of. Maintenance facilities aren’t always at fault. However, suppose a plane crashes, and people are injured or killed. In that case, repair shops are often part of the legal investigation to uncover any mistakes, errors, or other issues that might have caused an accident. Malfunctioning equipment is one cause of crashes, electrical wiring issues, fitting of wrong parts, mistakes, leftover loose objects, incorrect installation of fuel or oil caps, and other similar mistakes are often looked at in a plane accident case.

A fractional jet ownership arrangement affords one or more operators to share in jet ownership through shares or equity in the aircraft. With this arrangement, operators can use the plane for a certain number of hours each year, as outlined in the contract. An interest in an aircraft defines a fractional ownership agreement; shares are sold to multiple owners based on 800 occupied hours and sold in fractions. The cost is divided among the total number of co-operators, and each person is responsible for their operational share. In such an arrangement, flying time typically ranges between 50 and 400 hours, and most jet shares will become multiple of one-sixteenth.

Hangar rash results from an airplane accident or damage to an airplane while being towed in the hangar, moved, or elements inside the hangar that cause physical harm, including falling parts, debris, and weather. Hangar keepers are responsible for any liabilities and unexpected damages to a client’s aircraft. The damage to an airplane can cost thousands to millions of dollars, which also impacts a plane’s overall resale value. Operators often utilize our services when their aircraft has been damaged in hangar storage, a hangar keeper is involved in a lawsuit due to plane damage, or owners need to protect their business from false allegations and lawsuits.

Depending on how much you fly or if you have considered turning your aviation passion into a business, there are various ways to get started outside of an aircraft purchase. Consider purpose, expenses and costs, usage, and other similar factors. Aero Law Center helps operators purchase an aircraft, consider financing options, and adhere to regulations or alternatives such as leasing or fractional ownership. With wet or dry leases, leasing is affordable and accessible with the benefit of fixed monthly payments. Buying shares or equity in an aircraft through fractional ownership is a similar and approachable option if an outright purchase isn’t in the cards.