Firm PROFILE
Leader Berkon Colao & Silverstein LLP
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Top figures | Spotlight California
14
Jurisdictions
39
Company Size
1998
Established Year
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Overview
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We are a litigation-focused law firm with offices in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The firm represents businesses, insurers, financial institutions, transportation and aerospace companies in complex litigation, regulatory proceedings, and risk management matters. Known for its trial capabilities and practical approach, the firm handles high-stakes disputes ranging from catastrophic loss and transportation litigation to commercial, insurance, employment, and business disputes.
Industry sectors (8)
- Financial Services
- Aviation & Aerospace
- Insurance
- Transportation
- Technology
- Food & Beverage
- Asbestos
- Securities
Capabilities (9)
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Asbestos Litigation
- Aviation & Aerospace Litigation
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Intellectual Property
- Product Liability
- Securities Litigation
- Title IX & First Amendment
Key people
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Arthur Willner
Partner
Joseph Colao
Co-Managing Partner
Glen Silverstein
Co-Managing Partner
Edward Martinovich
Partner
Joseph I. Fontak
Partner
Brian Cifuentes
Partner
Joshua Leader
Partner
Bobbie R. Bailey
Parter
Stephanie Gase
Partner
Caroline C. Marino
Partner
Work & experience
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Our Aviation & Aerospace team combines nationwide trial and appellate experience in state and federal courts, technical industry knowledge, and regulatory expertise to represent clients throughout the lifecycle of disputes and investigations. We handle high-exposure litigation involving airlines, manufacturers, repair stations, and aviation service providers, while also advising and litigating on behalf of aerospace and defense companies in commercial disputes and government contractor matters.
Notable work
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Major Airline Disaster Litigation
2000CompletedCalifornia
Represented Alaska Airlines in nearly 100 wrongful death actions in federal court arising from the crash of an MD-80.
General Aviation Litigation
2010CompletedCalifornia
Obtained defense verdict following jury trial in wrongful death case in LA Superior Court following a crash of a Cessna.
Aerospace Litigation
2025OngoingCalifornia
Obtained summary judgment for Spaceflight, Inc. in federal court action alleging breach of a Launch Services Agreement.
Ranked Offices at Leader Berkon Colao & Silverstein LLP
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Top figures | Spotlight California
14
Jurisdictions
39
Company Size
1998
Established Year
Content provided by Leader Berkon Colao & Silverstein LLP
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