With a strong track record of supporting domestic airlines, the team at Jones Day continues to advise on a comprehensive range of aviation litigation and regulatory matters, including government accident investigations, spacecraft supply contracts, and aviation labor issues. Based in Washington, Matthew Papez is a seasoned litigator, frequently engaged in a range of product liability and trade secret matters. Pittsburgh’s John Goetz has extensive experience handling cases for aviation manufacturing companies. Papez and Goetz lead the team alongside Detroit-based Stephen Cowen, who is noted for his work in aircraft technology disputes, including AI matters. Also highly regarded for her work in disputes, Bridget O’Connor has extensive experience in the State and federal courts. For government investigations, Washington DC’s Patrick Haney is a key contact who is also well-placed to manage mass tort cases and matters around the False Claims Act. Rounding out the team is Detroit-based Aaron Markel, who specializes in employment matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Chris Domingo is an excellent attorney and litigator.’
- ‘Stephen Cowen is an excellent attorney and strategist. He also has keen insights into the financial and operational aspects of a dispute for clients. Matt Papez is an excellent attorney and brings strong engineering skills to matters.'
- ‘The Jones Day team has deep expertise in the US and globally. They bring the proper resources to matters and have several partners with unique technical expertise that are often very useful on projects for niche questions and analyses.’
Key clients
- Alaska Airlines, Inc.
- Allegiant Air, LLC
- American Airlines Inc.
- Boeing Company, The
- Ensign Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
- Global Medical Response, Inc.
- MD Helicopters, LLC
- NetJets, Inc.
- SkyWest Airlines, Inc.
- United Airlines, Inc.
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Practice head
John Goetz; Stephen Cowen; Matthew Papez
Other key lawyers
Aaron Markel; Bridget O'Connor; Patrick Haney