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Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory

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Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

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Eckert Seamans’ Aviation practice group confronts new and complex legal issues that cross industry sectors, borders, and continents. Attorneys in the practice counsel domestic and foreign airlines on regulatory compliance and enforcement matters before numerous federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and the Departments of State and Commerce.

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Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC offers a respected practice noted for representing both domestic and foreign airlines, as well as freight forwarders, security companies and travel agents. It often handles matters involving codeshare agreements, antitrust immunity and passenger rights as well as other regulatory proceedings before US government bodies. The firm is routinely consulted by foreign carriers for assistance with US regulatory requirements.
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  • The law firm provides very timely responses.

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  • Eckert Seamans have the necessary industry-specific knowledge and experience. It is also responsive to our demands.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Evelyn Sahr
    Evelyn Sahr

    Evelyn Sahr

    Evelyn Sahr engages in a broad range of regulatory matters, notably advising on the expansion of the US operations of foreign carriers. She also has considerable experience interacting with agencies including the DOT, TSA and FAA.

    • Evelyn has excellent understanding of the aviation business and also makes extraordinary effort to accommodate the needs of the client.

      Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory respondentUSA
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  • Drew M. Derco
    Drew M. Derco

    Drew M. Derco

    Drew Derco handles commercial expansion, international treaty advice and antitrust immunity applications.

    • Drew offers excellent responsiveness with very good understanding of the regulatory business environment.

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