Ranking tables
Transportation: Aviation: Litigation | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Perkins Coie LLP 19 Years Ranked- Condon & Forsyth LLP
Band 2
Holland & Knight LLP 19 Years Ranked- Victor Rane
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
Mack Shultz Perkins Coie LLP6 Years Ranked
Patrick E Bradley Reed Smith LLP15 Years Ranked- Christopher R. ChristensenCondon & Forsyth LLP
- J. Denny ShupeVictor Rane
- Jonathan M SternVictor Rane
Band 3
Brad Brown Jackson Walker LLP10 Years Ranked
David Weiner Arnold & Porter5 Years Ranked
Diane Westwood Wilson Fox Rothschild18 Years Ranked
Oliver Beiersdorf Reed Smith LLP11 Years Ranked
Sheila Sundvall Paul Hastings LLP13 Years Ranked
Steve Koh Perkins Coie LLP6 Years Ranked
Steve Raffaele Holland & Knight LLP5 Years Ranked- William O'Connor Cooley LLP14 Years Ranked
- Anthony BattistaCondon & Forsyth LLP
- David J HarringtonCondon & Forsyth LLP
Band 4
Christopher E Knight Fowler White Burnett PA5 Years Ranked
Christopher G Kelly Holland & Knight LLP15 Years Ranked
Christopher M Odell Arnold & Porter5 Years Ranked
Judith Nemsick Holland & Knight LLP11 Years Ranked
Katherine Staton Jackson Walker LLP8 Years Ranked- Kathleen Guilfoyle Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C.4 Years Ranked
- Kevin Smith Wiggin and Dana LLP1 Years Ranked
Kevin Sutherland Clyde & Co US LLP5 Years Ranked
Michael Scoville McGuireWoods LLP5 Years Ranked
V Woolston Perkins Coie LLP7 Years Ranked- Barry AlexanderVictor Rane
- John MaggioCondon & Forsyth LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Perkins Coie LLPTransportation: Aviation: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedPerkins 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.
Band 2
2 Holland & Knight LLPTransportation: Aviation: Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedHolland & 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.
Band 3
3 Clyde & Co LLPTransportation: Aviation: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedClyde & Co LLP is a sought-after practice with expertise representing a range of aerospace industry entities, including airlines and their insurers, in commercial disputes, as well as those arising from significant aviation disasters. The firm has specific expertise in contract disputes, product liability and Montreal Convention cases. It offers services in litigation concerning employment, financing agreements and security instruments. The team is further noted for an accomplished appellate practice representing clients at all levels up to the US Supreme Court.
3 Hinshaw & Culbertson LLPTransportation: Aviation: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedHinshaw & Culbertson LLP offers wide-ranging expertise in aviation disputes. Its client base covers a number of industry participants, including airports, manufacturers and domestic and international carriers.
3 Jackson Walker LLPTransportation: Aviation: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedJackson Walker LLP boasts broad abilities in aviation disputes. Its lawyers offer consummate representation in litigation concerning product liability, contractual issues and negligence, among other matters.
3 Reed Smith LLPTransportation: Aviation: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedReed Smith LLP is a noteworthy aviation litigation group able to act in all manner of disputes nationwide including passenger claims, injury and wrongful death cases, as well as in commercial disputes. The firm is a popular choice for component manufacturers and domestic airlines.
Band 4
4 Arnold & PorterTransportation: Aviation: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedArnold & Porter has an impressive practice with strength in aviation disputes, notably including product liability and mass tort cases. The group exerts its significant trial expertise to assist domestic and international clients.
4 Kirkland & EllisTransportation: Aviation: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis is a global powerhouse with a broad practice in aviation disputes. The team expertly advises domestic and international clients on complex commercial litigation, including FCC-related claims.