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Garofalo Goerlich Hainbach PC (GGH):
representing Aviation Stakeholders Since 1972
With roots dating back to 1966, GGH was formed in 1972 and has specialized exclusively in aviation law, providing high-quality, cost-effective legal representation to clients across the industry. Located in Washington, D.C., GGH offers direct access to key federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Aviation Passion Meets Legal Excellence
Several of GGH’s attorneys have first-hand aviation experience:
✈️ Aaron Goerlich is an instrument-rated pilot who regularly operates an aircraft out of Gaithersburg, Maryland.
✈️ Don Hainbach and Mark Atwood worked for the Civil Aeronautics Board (the DOT’s predecessor) for five years.
✈️ Erin Tallardy Katz interned at the Department of State’s Office of Aviation Policy and worked at US Airways for three years.
✈️ Jason Maddux interned at the DOT General Counsel’s Offices of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings and holds a private pilot certificate.
Comprehensive Aviation Law Services
GGH’s practice includes the following aspects of aviation law:
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Licensing & Regulatory Compliance (domestic and international)
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Federal Rulemaking & Bilateral Air Service Negotiations
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Aircraft Transactions (sale, purchase, lease negotiations, and documentation)
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Aviation Due Diligence (related to acquisitions of aviation entities and assets)
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Corporate Aircraft Operations & Charge-Back Arrangements
Advocacy Before U.S. Government Agencies
GGH represents clients before multiple U.S. agencies, including:
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Department of Transportation
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Federal Aviation Administration
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National Transportation Safety Board
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Department of State
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Internal Revenue Service
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Customs and Border Protection
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Transportation Security Administration
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Office of Foreign Assets Control
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Department of Commerce
Diverse Clientele in the Aviation Industry
GGH serves a wide range of aviation clients, including:
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Passenger & Cargo Airlines (scheduled and charter)
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Commuter Air Carriers & On-Demand Air Taxis
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Aircraft Management Companies & Fractional Ownership Programs
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/Drone) Operators
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Aircraft Brokers, Leasing Companies & Fixed Base Operators
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Licensed Repair Stations, Aircraft & Parts Dealers, Manufacturers
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Tour Operators, Travel Agents & Aviation Investors/Lenders
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Business Aircraft Owners & Operators
