Victor Rane PLC
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Boutique aerospace litigation firm Victor Rane PLC remains active, advising manufacturers, domestic airlines, and aviation insurers. Covering a wide spectrum of litigation and regulation matters, the team excels at accident, injury, and commercial litigation in state and federal courts. In New York, Barry Alexander frequently oversees aviation insurers in a broad array of international and domestic insurance matters. Richard Lazenby, based in Los Angeles, routinely advises on personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability mandates. Denny Shupe is a key contact for aircraft component manufacturers and airports, working from Philadelphia. Pittsburgh is home to Robert Williams, a seasoned litigator with extensive experience before the courts across the US. Working on civil rights cases against airlines and broader insurance matters, Washington DC’s Jonathan M. Stern is a notable name. Alexander, Lazenby, Shupe, Stern, and Williams head the team together. Recently promoted to partner, Lee Schmeer, based in Philadelphia, undertakes a range of product liability litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The aviation team at Victor Rane is comprised of seasoned professionals who have aviation-specific backgrounds. Many of them are pilots or former air traffic controllers. This provides them with exceptional insight and understanding of the industry in which they serve, giving them a greater advantage over generalist firms.’
- ‘Jonathan Stern and Lee Schmeer both know the intricacies of the aviation industry and very effectively apply that knowledge to an advantage when defending our clients. They keep the "big picture" in mind and are alert for early settlement opportunities for those cases that can be resolved in advance of litigation.’
Key clients
- American Airlines
- Delta Airlines
Work highlights
Represented Starr Indemnity in lawsuits in multiple US jurisdictions to recover loss and damage to aircraft and engines leased in Ukraine and Russia with value in excess of $350 million.