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Perkins Coie’s Aviation and Aerospace group has an unparalleled record of representing aerospace and aviation companies. No other firm has the level of understanding, experience and qualifications we do when it comes to aviation. Our clients call us time and again because of our previous successes on their behalf, knowing that we will be able to bring our expertise to bear, no matter the stakes.

Our strength in aviation product liability litigation is recognized worldwide:

  • Chambers USA ranked our team in Band 1 for Aviation Litigation in 2009 - 2019

  • The Legal 500 United States recommended our practice in Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense: Aerospace/Aviation in 2009 - 2013 (category has since been eliminated)

We have defended clients domestically, in state and federal courts, and internationally and have successfully litigated matters involving virtually every aspect of aerospace technology, including satellites.

Our relationship with insurance companies proves invaluable for our clients. Balancing the insurer’s and the client’s needs can prove challenging, yet our lawyers have been able to meet both groups’ expectations, leading to additional opportunities to serve our clients well.

We are on the forefront of new aerial and unmanned technology, counseling industry leaders and newcomers to the industry on risk and liability issues. We also speak to manufacturers at trade conferences about regulations and policy as they are being made in this new area.

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What the Team is Known For

Perkins Coie LLP is a preeminent practice considered a go-to shop for high-profile aviation disputes. It regularly handles complex contentious issues resulting from significant aviation accidents, covering toxic tort and product liability matters. It represents leading aerospace manufacturers in federal and state courts across the US and in foreign jurisdictions. The firm is active in the risk and liability elements of the burgeoning aerial and unmanned technology sector, as well as related regulatory and policy issues.

Work Highlights

Provided by Perkins Coie LLP

  • Perkins Coie LLP was retained to represent Boeing in the wrongful death cases arising out of the March 2019 crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 shortly after take-off from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and to advise the company on other matters relating to that accident and the Lion Air flight 610 accident.

Strengths

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"Perkins Coie has a fantastic group of lawyers."

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"Perkins Coie has a large bench of good practitioners."

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Notable Practitioners

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John Dillow
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John Dillow
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Senior Statespeople

John Dillow has extensive experience representing clients in product liability disputes and class action proceedings.

"John is a top talent and excellent lawyer."

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Mack Shultz
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Mack Shultz
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Band 2

Mack Shultz regularly represents a variety of industry-leading manufacturing clients in product defense cases and air accident litigation. He also counsels clients on litigation avoidance strategies.

"Mack is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney."

"Mack is a great attorney."

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Steve Koh
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Steve Koh
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Band 3

Steve Koh has notable experience defending aircraft manufacturers in wrongful death and personal injury claims, as well as complex commercial litigation.

"Steve is excellent. He has deep institutional market knowledge and knows the aviation space back to front."

"Steve is collaborative and effective."

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V Woolston
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V Woolston
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Band 4

V Woolston is a well-established product liability litigator, with notable experience defending aviation manufacturers. He is recognized for his expertise in disputes concerning turboprop aircraft, light jets and helicopters.

"He is very knowledgable and easy to work with."

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Ranked Lawyers at
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John Dillow
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John Dillow
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Senior Statespeople
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Mack Shultz
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Mack Shultz
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Band 2
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Steve Koh
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Steve Koh
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Band 3
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V Woolston
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V Woolston
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Band 4
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Members

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Clients

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BAE Systems, Inc.

Experimental Aircraft Association

Honeywell International Inc.

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd.

The Boeing Company

Turbomeca

Industries

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Aviation and Transportation

Consumer Products and Recalls

Food and Dietary Supplements

Pharma and Medical Devices

Toxic Torts

Unmanned Vehicle Systems