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What the Team is Known For

Cozen O'Connor houses a skilled regulatory group, servicing an impressive roster of aerospace manufacturers and trade associations, as well as commercial and cargo carriers. It regularly practices before the FAA, DOT and other government agencies in all matters related to compliance, licensing and rulemaking. The team is experienced in counseling a diverse range of industry stakeholders, including a number of private equity companies investing in the aviation industry. The firm's further expertise lies in advising on the regulatory elements of airline joint ventures, alliances and M&A activity, as well as in the formation of new airlines.

Work Highlights

  • Cozen O'Connor represented the trade association Airlines for America with regard to a Department of Transportation final rule regulating airline ticket refunds.

Strengths

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Cozen has very deep industry experience, plus long standing relationships with regulators and a good ability to handle complex matters with a sophisticated approach.

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We are highly impressed with the caliber of detailed insight, the prompt communications and the team effort in fully understanding issues and situations and identifying strategic next-steps.

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Cozen O'Connor is always responsive and helpful. The team provide very holistic insights into what is happening at DOT or FAA on a variety of issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Heffernan
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David Heffernan
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David Heffernan is highly respected in the field, and has considerable experience advising a myriad of aviation clients. He regularly handles proceedings before the FAA and DOT.

David is fantastic and a top-notch aviation lawyer. He has strong knowledge of the DOT and FAA regulatory landscape and overall commercial issues in the industry.

David Heffernan is a well regarded and highly esteemed attorney.

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Jonathon H Foglia
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Jonathon H Foglia
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Jonathon Foglia is particularly well-versed in issues including licensing, registration and advertising standards. He represents airlines and trade associations, among other industry participants.

Jonathan Foglia is great.

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Patrick Rizzi
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Patrick Rizzi
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Patrick Rizzi is an experienced regulatory lawyer who acts for an impressive range of clients, including commercial airlines and UAS industry players.

Patrick is a walking encyclopedia.

Patrick Rizzi is very much a subject matter expert in all things FAA regulations.

He is spectacular.

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Rachel Welford
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Rachel Welford
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Rachel Welford advises a broad client base, including airlines, corporations and non-US carriers, on a range of regulatory and compliance matters. She has experience handling CARES Act work and obtaining authorizations from the DOT.

Rachel Welford is very good and knowledgeable on TSA law.

She is great and really focused.

Rachel has a very practical approach and really tries to understand our company and needs.

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David Heffernan
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David Heffernan
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Jonathon H Foglia
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Jonathon H Foglia
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Patrick Rizzi
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Patrick Rizzi
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Rachel Welford
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Rachel Welford
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