Issues Can Be Complex, Especially in this Highly Regulated Field

Let ES Law’s Aviation Attorneys guide you through these complexities

ES Law’s aviation attorneys understand the needs of those in the aviation industry and offer a wide range of legal services to aviation providers.

From complex transactions to litigation, whether it involves purchasing an aircraft or dealing with the Federal Aviation Administration, the attorneys in our transportation group have the necessary experience to help our clients navigate through this increasingly complex area of law.
Our attorneys are not only well versed in substantive transportation issues, they have real life experience in the aviation industry. Tiernan Siems holds an Airline Transport Pilot’s certificate, flies Part 91 and 135 charter and also provides multi-engine and instrument flight instruction. Tiernan is an AOPA approved Panel Counsel.

ES Law’s attorneys assist clients in all areas of aviation representation including:

  • FAA Investigations
  • NTSB Appeals
  • Aircraft Transactions
  • Airport Regulation & Funding
  • Fixed Base Operations
  • Aviation Accidents

Pilots

From the first Letter of Investigation from the Federal Aviation Administration, to a Notice of Proposed Certificate Action, and all the way through appealing a License Suspension or Revocation to the National Transportation Safety Board, ES Law aviation attorneys can assist pilots in protecting their licensure.

Aviation Organizations

Fixed base operators, maintenance providers, municipalities, and other businesses involved in aerospace face many of the same corporate and employment regulations applicable to non-aviation companies. ES Law’s extensive experience and involvement in the complementary fields of Corporate law, Employment law, and Government Relations mean that clients can receive comprehensive representation. Whether it’s drafting documentation for the purchase or sale of an aircraft or a merger between aviation entities, ES Law’s aviation attorneys are available to assist.

Insurers

Property damage, personal injury, wrongful death, coverage issues and other insurance matters require seasoned attorneys that know the law and the industry. The unique combination of knowledge and experience held by attorneys at ES Law provides our insurance company clients with a distinct advantage in and out of the courtroom.

Other Operations

ES Law’s aviation attorneys are able to assist clients operating under 14 CFR Part 91, Part 135, Part 141, and others. These regulations encompass nearly all aviation operation within the United States.

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  • What aviation law services does Erickson & Sederstrom provide? ES Law’s aviation attorneys offer a wide range of legal services including FAA investigations, NTSB appeals, aircraft transactions, airport regulation & funding, fixed base operations, and aviation accidents.
  • Do your aviation attorneys have real-life experience in the industry? Yes — Tiernan Siems holds an Airline Transport Pilot’s certificate, flies Part 91 and 135 charter, provides multi-engine and instrument flight instruction, and is an AOPA approved Panel Counsel.
  • Can you assist pilots with FAA enforcement actions? Yes — from the first Letter of Investigation to Notice of Proposed Certificate Action, and appealing license suspension or revocation to the National Transportation Safety Board.
  • Do you represent aviation organizations such as fixed base operators? Yes — we provide comprehensive representation in corporate law, employment law, and government relations, including drafting documentation for aircraft purchases/sales or mergers.
  • Do you handle insurance matters related to aviation? Yes — property damage, personal injury, wrongful death, coverage issues, and other insurance matters for insurers in the aviation industry.
  • What aviation operations do your attorneys assist with? ES Law’s aviation attorneys assist clients operating under 14 CFR Part 91, Part 135, Part 141, and other regulations.
  • Who are the aviation law attorneys at Erickson & Sederstrom? Sarah K. Scholten (Associate, Omaha) and Tiernan Siems (Shareholder, Omaha).
For more information, call 402-397-2200

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