Aviation

At Sands Anderson, we help our aviation clients find the legal solutions they need to look forward and stay on track. Whether addressing issues related to the airports you operate, the facilities you manufacture in, or the people you employ, our goal is to keep abreast of today and tomorrow’s developments and regulations.

Our accomplished trial attorneys include former military officers, pilots, and trained accident investigators. So no matter your legal need, we provide the technical and practical experience to efficiently handle aviation cases. Our in-depth knowledge of aircraft operations and engineering allows us to handle the complex and technical issues that arise from aviation incidents.

We’ve prepared and handled cases with:

Department of Justice
Federal Aviation Administration
National Transportation Safety Board

We bring additional experience advising the Department of Navy on aviation accident matters. Our team members have also served as trial attorney in the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice's Aviation Litigation section.

Related Services

Litigation

Our Clients

We work across the aviation industry, supporting clients that include:

Air Carriers
Airframe and Power Plant Mechanics
Airports
Aviation Insurers
Fixed Base Operators
Maintenance Facilities
Pilots
Product Manufacturers
Aviation Insurance Coverage

Our attorneys collaborate to serve clients with steadfast and thorough support. Across a range of legal goals, we’ve helped aviation professionals and organizations by pairing the resources of a multipractice firm with hands-on and personal service.

Aviation Accidents

We’re here to guide you through the often complex legal matters that arise out of aviation accidents and we handle all types of aviation-related matters, including wrongful death, negligence, and products liability litigation. We thoroughly investigate accidents and evaluate witnesses in order to provide clients with early risk management options and litigation strategies. We encourage clients to call immediately when they have been involved in air incidents so we can investigate and provide counseling even before a lawsuit has been filed.

Obstruction Contact Cases

Over the years, we’ve developed a niche in defending electrical utilities and other structure owners in aviation tower and wire contact cases. We have helped clients resolve their legal needs including:

Appeals
Early Onsite Investigation
Litigation
Pre-Litigation Investigation

Our team is happy to provide lectures and publications on how to prepare for and handle this unusual type of aviation/utility incident and litigation.

Airport Representation

Sands Anderson’s aviation lawyers offer principled support for airports and airport authorities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

No matter an airport’s stage of development, we’ve helped clients assess current and future legal matters. We’ve worked to create independent authorities to operate airports as regional aviation facilities. Once established, we can provide full representation to the airport authority. Our experience in airport legal issues include:

Air Carrier Access Act Claims Defense
Airport Operations Including Contract Negotiations
Financing and Obtaining Funding for Airport Development
Property Acquisition for Airport Expansion
Regulatory Representation in Dealings with the FAA, Virginia Department of Aviation, and Other Federal and State Regulatory Authorities

With experience and in-depth knowledge, we stand ready to offer counsel on any of your airport litigation needs.