Our Aviation Team that Solves Aerospace Issues
For over 30 years, Fulbright & Jaworski's aviation practice has worked on virtually every type of matter faced by the aerospace industry, from air crashes to regulatory matters to aircraft financing.
Fulbright's aviation lawyers have represented airlines, aircraft and component manufacturers, foreign governments, defense contractors and insurance companies. More importantly, Fulbright's aviation lawyers have been involved in the aerospace industry for most of their careers.
Fulbright pilots and aerospace engineers. There are licensed pilots among Fulbright's lawyers. Others have degrees in aerospace engineering. One of our aviation lawyers includes a former systems engineer who worked on satellite programs, communications systems, and flight control systems.
Fulbright aerospace lawyers have also served as:
- Director of the Texas AeroSpace Commission
- In-house counsel for large aerospace manufacturers
- Head of the legal department of a major international carrier
- Senior trial lawyer at the U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board
Professional organization positions. Fulbright aerospace lawyers have held or currently serve in these positions:
- Chairman of the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Section Aviation Committee
- Vice Chairman of the ABA Aircraft Financing Subcommittee
- Member, Aviation Committee, Defense Institute
- Member, Aviation Committee, Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel Organization
- Chair of the ABA Tort Section (TIPS) Aviation Committee
- Chair of the ABA Forum Committee on Air and Space Law
- Founding Board Member, Aviation Committee, Texas Bar Association
- Board Member, Flight Safety Foundation
