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Nashville Aviation Attorneys

Trusted and Experienced Pilot-Attorneys
Representing Clients in
Aviation Transactions and Disputes.

Full-Service Aviation Legal Solutions

Whether you are buying your first aircraft, restructuring ownership, leasing, or facing an aviation related dispute, our Nashville-based pilot-attorneys deliver tailored solutions to manage risk, mitigate taxes, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect your rights.  

Explore our full range of aviation law services:

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  • Aircraft Purchase & Sale Transactions

    Get step-by-step advice and service for buying or selling aircraft, including purchase agreement preparation, inspection terms and conditions, and closing procedures.

  • Ownership Structures

    We design optimal aircraft ownership structures—LLCs, trusts, partnerships—to reduce liability, mitigate taxes, and ensure regulatory compliance.  We create co-ownership arrangements to meet the needs and financial goals of aircraft partners.

  • Aircraft Management Contracts

    We assist aircraft owners and aircraft managers in crafting arrangements for aircraft management to control maintenance, manage expenses, and ensure insurance and regulatory requirements. 

  • Pilot Service Agreements

    We assist owners, operators, and pilots in the negotiation of pilot employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, and pilot training agreements.

  • Aviation Tax Strategies

    Benefit from proactive tax planning, guidance on sales and use tax, franchise and excise tax, personal property tax, Federal Excise Tax, and advice on depreciation including bonus depreciation.

  • Liability & Insurance Management

    Protect your investment with comprehensive risk analysis, insurance policy reviews, and liability minimization strategies.

  • Aircraft Leasing

    Our pilot-attorneys draft and negotiate lease agreements, including dry and wet leases, timeshares, interchange agreements, and fractional ownership structures.

  • Regulatory Compliance

    FAA regulations are wide ranging and comprehensive governing every aspect of aircraft ownership and operation from maintenance, to pilot qualifications, to compensation practices.  Our pilot-attorneys help clients navigate this complex regulatory environment.

  • Hangar Construction and Leasing

    We provide legal counsel for hangar lease agreements including hangar construction lease agreements, lease negotiations with airport authorities, and lease dispute resolution.

  • Aviation Accident Litigation

    As pilots, our attorneys understand aircraft systems, pilotage,weather risks, and flight regulations, which are essential to investigating and prosecuting accidents, insurance claims, wrongful death, and personal injury cases.

  • Buyer, Seller & Mechanic Disputes

    We represent clients and resolve disputes between buyers and sellers, aircraft owners and mechanics, with expert negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

  • FAA Actions and Airmen and Operators

    Our pilot attorneys advise airmen and operators immediately after accidents and incidents.  We defend and protect the rights of Airmen and Operators in FAA enforcement actions. 

  • We begin with a thorough discussion and review of current operations to understand your aviation legal needs and goals and identify applicable regulations.

  • Our attorneys develop a tailored strategy, outlining the best course of action to achieve your operational goals while mitigating taxes and maintaining regulatory compliance.

  • We handle all necessary documentation, contracts, and regulatory documentation to ensure every detail is covered and appropriate filings are made with the FAA and state agencies.

  • We work tirelessly to achieve a successful outcome, whether it’s closing a transaction or resolving a dispute.

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