TRANSPORTATION

We represent aircraft manufacturers and helicopter engine manufacturers in defense of product defect claims arising from aircraft crashes. We defend helicopter maintenance companies in multiparty litigation. We defend airlines against personal injury claims arising from on-board passenger accidents. We also provide general advice and counseling to air and ground transportation companies.

Our practice requires extensive knowledge of U.S. Department of Transportation regulations, training and licensing requirements, as well as State and local rules. We also work with accident reconstructionists and other experts to determine the cause of aviation accidents – many of which involve pilot error and traumatic brain injury.

Some of the services we provide to clients in this industry include:

Government Procurement & Federal Grant Compliance

• Solicitation analysis, proposal and bid preparation
• Sealed bid procedures, including mistakes in bids and “two-step” sealed bid procedures
• Sealed proposals/negotiated procurement procedures, conduct discussions, and evaluation issues
• Privatization of government activities

Labor & Employment

• Employment litigation including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims
• Union organizing, collective bargaining negotiations, grievances, arbitration, and proceedings before National Mediation Board and the National Labor Relations Board
• Compensation and benefits
• Taft-Hartley Trust Funds/ERISA
• Handbooks, personnel policies, employment contracts, independent contractor agreements
• Government contracting issues including affirmative action programs
• Restructuring including reductions in force, job restructuring and employment issues in acquisitions, mergers, sales
• Safety and health issues including OSHA compliance, drug testing programs, and workplace violence programs
• Proprietary rights and non-compete agreements
• Workplace privacy

Business & Personal Injury Litigation

• Admiralty and maritime law
• Personal injury defense including negligence and product liability claims (e.g., claims involving aircraft manufacturers and helicopter engine manufacturers)