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Holland & Knight LLP

Transportation: Aviation: Litigation

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Holland & Knight LLP

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Transportation: Aviation: Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Holland & Knight LLP is a well-regarded aviation practice with significant expertise in handling high profile contentious matters for US and foreign airline clients. The firm is particularly active in litigation and NTSB and FAA investigations resulting from aircraft accidents and mass disasters. It stands out for involvement in matters involving military accidents and manufacturers of military aircraft and components.

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Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Knight represents Cape Air and their insurers in connection with the NTSB investigation and litigation from the 9/9/21 crash in Provincetown, MA, of Cape Air Flt. 2072 en route from Boston.

Strengths

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  • Holland & Knight is very supportive and are always happy to help. Its general knowledge shows great experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Steve Raffaele
    Steve Raffaele

    Steve Raffaele

    Steve Raffaele has a strong track record of acting for airlines in high stakes litigation. His practice includes handling breach of contract claims, putative class actions and fatal accident litigation, as well as NTSB investigations.

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  • Christopher G Kelly
    Christopher G Kelly

    Christopher G Kelly

    Christopher Kelly handles a variety of personal injury and wrongful death disputes. He represents an impressive roster of domestic and international airlines.

    • Christopher Kelly knows everyone on the other side of the table, making the handling of passenger litigation easier.

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  • Judith Nemsick
    Judith Nemsick

    Judith Nemsick

    Judith Nemsick has experience across a broad range of disputes, from breach of contract and passenger delay, to product liability and wrongful death.
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