Reed Smith LLP

Princeton’s Patrick Bradley and New York’s Oliver Beiersdorf spearhead the practice group at Reed Smith LLP, which frequently assists industry-leading airlines, aerospace corporations, and manufacturers with a wide variety of matters relating to manned and unmanned aviation. The team, which has an established presence across the United States, showcases a strong track record in litigation relating to product liability, wrongful deaths, personal injury, and property damage. Bradley, a former pilot himself, has a strong record in matters involving pilot errors, equipment malfunctioning, or aircraft certifications. Beiersdorf acts as counsel for corporations involved in both conventional and emerging aviation sectors, attracting praise for his ability as a litigator and arbitrator. In Princeton, Gregory Speier has a broad skillset but excels at representing airlines in personal injury and product liability claims whilst Marilyn Moberg strengthens the firm’s regulatory expertise from its Los Angeles office. Princeton’s Catherine Kiernan  is noted for their work on the pre-trial phase of major aviation cases whilst Tysons-based Justin de Bettencourt is adept at handling high-profile tort disputes.