‎Aviation Law

What does an aviation lawyer do?

An aviation lawyer is an attorney who specializes in aviation law, which is the law relating to the operation of aircraft and associated ground facilities, such as airports, hangars, etc. Aviation lawyers may represent consumers, pilots, airlines, manufacturers, flight schools and others involved in the aviation industry in civil and criminal matters. When a court case involves an aviation-related matter, it can be extremely useful to retain the services of an aviation lawyer to assist in handling the case.

In civil matters, our aviation attorneys in Brazil can handle matters such as product liability lawsuits, claims for damages related to aircraft and helicopter accidents, and wrongful death claims against individuals, airlines and private operators. Aviation lawyers are very familiar with the areas of law that cover these situations and can represent claimants or a lawyer for example, usually assists defendants in these cases, airlines sued after an accident.

Criminal cases involving aviation can include a variety of legal issues. A criminal aviation lawyer in Brazil represents defendants accused of criminal activities such as regulatory failure. Defendants can be sued in criminal and civil courts for the same case, such as when an airline does not follow regulations and is fined by a civil court, as well as sanctioned by a criminal court.

Our aviation lawyers in Brazil assist companies such as airlines, aircraft manufacturers, flight schools, charter companies, etc. Our Brazilian aviation lawyers defend the interests of their clients in court, provide legal advice when legal issues arise, and participate in the development of organizational policy, with the goal of defining policy that helps the organization to function and comply with the law.

Our aviation lawyers in Brazil work independently and primarily represent individuals wishing to prosecute members of the aviation industry. Our Brazilian aviation attorneys may work with companies specializing in disaster law, including staff members who manage marine disasters and other personal injury cases. Those involved in an aviation disaster or any other aviation related matter may benefit from using our aviation legal services rather than a lawyer with a more general area of ​​practice. Familiarity with applicable laws can result in a more efficient case and a more meaningful settlement for the client, and the use of our well-known lawyer can intimidate the defendant and make it easier to negotiate an out-of-court settlement to resolve quickly the case.

AIR ACCIDENT LITIGATION LAWYER IN BRAZIL:

Our aviation lawyers in Brazil provide assistance in the management of the consequences of air accidents, in particular during the phases of investigations, expertise proceedings, legal proceedings, coordination of multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Product liability litigation on behalf of aircraft and equipment manufacturers;

Litigation relating to ground damage caused to aircraft by third parties;

Damage caused by handling, upkeep / maintenance, catering, fuel supply or any other airport service companies;

Passenger rights litigation;

Delay, flight cancellation, overbooking;

Litigation following the questioning of the civil liability of an aerodrome operator of Brazilian airports

Recommendation and assistance in the drafting and implementation of aviation insurance contracts and in the management of disputes relating to the implementation of guarantees;

Drafting of general conditions of carriage and advice on air tickets and waybills;

Drafting and negotiation of operation contracts, aeronautical maintenance, "lease" contracts;

Aeronautical and air activities law;

The core business of ALVES JACOB LAW FIRM, the recognized skills of its Brazilian aviation lawyers make it possible to respond to all private and public law issues specifically encountered by all players in the aeronautics, space and air transport industry. In addition, the recognized experience of our Brazilian aviation lawyers in forensic expertise is an asset;

Management of aeronautical and space claims and the pre-litigation and litigation strategy for such claims;

Judicial expertise;

Product liability;

Claims affecting aeronautical equipment;

Claims affecting people and goods transported;

Bodily injury and property damage;

Disputes resulting from in-orbit satellite failures or launch flight failures;

Commercial disputes (contractual breaches, unfair competition, abusive commercial practices, sudden termination of commercial relations, etc.);

Aircraft seizures and related debt collection.

Feel free to contact our aviation lawyers today.