Darryl Pankratz
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Band 3 : Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
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Provided by Darryl Pankratz
Practice Areas
Darryl Pankratz is a member of Alexander Holburn's Aviation Practice and contributor to the Aviation Law Blog. He is also a member of the firm's Insurance Practice. His practice is primarily litigation based with a core emphasis on issues relating to the aviation industry.
He provides counsel to regional, national and international airlines as well as their insurers. On their behalf, Mr. Pankratz has handled aircraft accidents and incidents involving both passenger and cargo liability claims. He represents and advises numerous airport authorities throughout Canada as well as airport security organizations.
On behalf of aviation underwriters, Mr. Pankratz has successfully pursued and defended numerous complex products liability claims against aircraft and component manufacturers and overhaulers. He also provides counsel to fixed and rotary wing operators, maintenance facilities, flight schools and pilots in a variety of aviation-related matters, including administrative issues with Transport Canada.
Mr. Pankratz has appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia. He also conducts litigation in Ontario, Alberta, Atlantic provinces and the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
Professional Memberships
Law Society of British Columbia, Member
Canadian Bar Association (National Air and Space Law Section), Executive Member
Canadian Bar Association BC Branch, (Civil Litigation Subsection), Past-Chair
Canadian Bar Association BC Branch, (Air and Space Law, Insurance and Civil Litigation Subsection), Executive Member
Vancouver Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association (Forum on Air and Space Law), Member
Canadian Defence Lawyers, Member
BCIT, School of Transportation Aviation/Airport Law, Instructor
Helicopter Association of Canada, Member
Aviation Insurance Association, Member
British Columbia Aviation Council, Member
Floatplane Operators Association, Member
Canadian Operators & Pilots Association, Member
Canadian Insurance Professionals of Vancouver, Past President
Publications
January 2021, “Getting the Deal Through: Aviation Liability 2021“, Canada Chapter, Co-author
January 2020, “Recent Developments in Canadian Aviation Law 2020 Update”, Winter Aviation Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Author
January 2020, “Max, You’re Grounded! The Aftermath of the Two Boeing 737 MAX Crashes”, Winter Aviation Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Moderator
October 2019, “Update on Products Liability Cases and a Case Study on Major Accident Litigation: Plaintiff and Defendant Strategies”, McGill Institute of Air and Space Law: 12th Annual Conference, Speaker
January 2019, “Transportation Accidents: Investigations and Litigation”, CBABC Webinar, Speaker
January 2019, “Aviation: Broker Liability Issues”, Winter Aviation Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Speaker
January 2019, “Getting the Deal Through: Aviation Liability 2019“, Canada Chapter, Co-author
January 2007 – 2019, “Recent Developments in Canadian Aviation Law”, Winter Aviation Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Speaker
2008 – Present, British Columbia Institute of Technology, School of Transportation – Aviation/Airport Law, Instructor
November 2017, “Getting the Deal Through: Aviation Liability 2018″, Canada Chapter, Co-author
June 2017, “Liability of Airports, ANSP’s, Lessors and Maintenance Providers”, McGill Institute of Air and Space Law: 10th Annual Conference, Speaker
April 2017, “Workers’ Compensation Legislation in Canada – Protection & Peril”, NATA Annual Conference, Speaker
February 2017, “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Aviation Law 2017”, Canada Chapter, Co-author
February 2016, “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Aviation Law 2016”, Canada Chapter, Co-author
April 2015, “International Aviation Liability and Insurance”, McGill Institute of Air and Space Law: 8th Annual Conference, Speaker
February 2015, “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Aviation Law 2014”, Canada Chapter, Co-author
April 2014, “You’re Grounded: Insurance and Legal Ramifications”, 2014 CHC Safety and Quality Summit, Speaker
February 2014, “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Aviation Law 2014”, Canada Chapter, Co-author
February 2013, “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Aviation Law 2013”, Canada Chapter, Co-author
2007, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®, Aviation Law, Author
Assisted with the organization and conduct of various continuing legal and insurance education seminars including Insurance Broker Liability, Insurers’ Duty to Defend and Coverage Issues