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Provided by Darryl Pankratz

Canada

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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

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