Ranking tables
Transportation: Aviation: Litigation | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Holland & Knight LLP 18 Years Ranked
- Condon & Forsyth LLP
Band 3
- Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Jackson Walker LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Reed Smith LLP 10 Years Ranked
- Clyde & Co LLP
- Victor Rane
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Michael G. McQuillen Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP15 Years Ranked
- Andrew HarakasClyde & Co LLP
Band 2
- Mack Shultz Perkins Coie LLP5 Years Ranked
- Patrick E Bradley Reed Smith LLP14 Years Ranked
- Christopher R. ChristensenCondon & Forsyth LLP
- J. Denny ShupeVictor Rane
- Jonathan M SternVictor Rane
Band 3
- Brad Brown Jackson Walker LLP9 Years Ranked
- Christopher G Kelly Holland & Knight LLP14 Years Ranked
- David Weiner Arnold & Porter4 Years Ranked
- Diane Westwood Wilson Fox Rothschild17 Years Ranked
- Oliver Beiersdorf Reed Smith LLP10 Years Ranked
- Sheila Sundvall Paul Hastings LLP12 Years Ranked
- Steve Koh Perkins Coie LLP5 Years Ranked
- Steve Raffaele Holland & Knight LLP4 Years Ranked
- William O'Connor Cooley LLP13 Years Ranked
- Anthony BattistaCondon & Forsyth LLP
- David J HarringtonCondon & Forsyth LLP
Band 4
- Christopher E Knight Fowler White Burnett PA4 Years Ranked
- Christopher M Odell Arnold & Porter4 Years Ranked
- Judith Nemsick Holland & Knight LLP10 Years Ranked
- Katherine Staton Jackson Walker LLP7 Years Ranked
- Kathleen Guilfoyle Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C.3 Years Ranked
- Michael Scoville McGuireWoods LLP4 Years Ranked
- V Woolston Perkins Coie LLP6 Years Ranked
- Barry AlexanderVictor Rane
- Jeffrey EllisClyde & Co LLP
- John MaggioCondon & Forsyth LLP
- Kevin SutherlandClyde & Co US LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Perkins Coie LLPTransportation: Aviation: Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 18 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: Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 18 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 Hinshaw & Culbertson LLPTransportation: Aviation: Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 2 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: Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJackson Walker LLP represented Smartwings in a mandamus proceeding in the Fifth Circuit that sought to impose stricter conditions on Boeing in conjunction with the deferred prosecution of Boeing in the 737 Max cases.3 Reed Smith LLPTransportation: Aviation: Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 10 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: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedArnold & Porter has an impressive practice with strength in aviation disputes, notably including product liability and mass tort cases. The group leverage their significant trial expertise to assist domestic and international clients.4 Kirkland & EllisTransportation: Aviation: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 4 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.