The aviation litigation and regulation team at Holland & Knight continues to stand out for its extensive experience in handling large-scale crash investigations, as well as its broader expertise in managing high-profile, contentious matters. Beyond this, the group is well-placed to handle a broad range of regulatory issues, including licensing issues, compliance, and competition analysis. Based in New York, Christopher Kelly is recognized for his expertise in defending mass-tort and commercial claims, as well as his broader experience in product liability and environmental litigation. In Washington, D.C., Anita Mosner is well-versed in handling a range of regulatory and compliance mandates, including defending enforcement actions in front of a range of Federal agencies. Kelly and Monsner lead the team alongside Steven Raffaele, who excels at a range of personal injury, passenger rights, and wrongful death matters. For National Safety Board accident investigations, Sarah Korapaty in New York is a key contact. Rounding out the team are Benjamin Allen in Washington, D.C., Judy Nemsick in New York, and Ben Slocum in Charlotte.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent networking, outstanding technical expertise, comprehensive coverage of legal areas.’
- ‘The team has a very solid and comprehensive repertoire of capabilities, with experience from court practitioners and the regulator, and I appreciate the varied perspectives they bring.’
- ‘Anita Mosner is extremely practical and commercially friendly, and can always be counted on to provide solutions that take into account our industry and company-specific considerations and nuances.'
- ‘Chris Kelly always expresses a calm and can-do demeanor, which resets emotion into thoughtful and reasoned strategy and action.’
Key clients
- Arkia
- JetBlue Airways Corporation
- Volaris
- Hyannis Air Service, Inc. d/b/a Cape Air
- Societe Air France
- Frontier Airlines
- Bombardier
- Gulfstream
Work highlights
Represent American Airlines/PSA Airlines in connection with the major aviation accident that occurred when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a commercial airplane in mid-air over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
Represented Arkia as it launched its first ever direct service from Israel to the United States; the launch of a new service usually takes 9-12 months, but a smooth start-up was achieved in fewer than 5 weeks.
Represent major airline in numerus actions across the country claiming personal injuries as a result of alleged exposure to toxic fumes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Christopher Kelly; Anita Mosner; Steven Raffaele
Other key lawyers
Sarah Korapaty; Benjamin Allen; Judy Nemsick; Ben Slocum