practice areas
Welcome to our Practice Areas page, where you can explore the aviation fields in which GGH has expertise. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services across a range of aviation practice areas, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible support and guidance.
Advanced air mobility
GGH attorneys are experienced in helping drone operators and manufacturers secure FAA approval. We can help navigate intricate FAA and DOT regulations to ensure compliance and promote safe operations.
Aircraft transactions
Aviation transactions are complex and involve significant financial stakes. Navigating the legal, regulatory, and tax aspects requires a strategy that minimizes costs and protects your interests. Partnering with an experienced aviation transaction attorney is vital for reducing risks and ensuring a smooth process. Our team is highly experienced in various types of aircraft purchase and lease arrangements and can provide expert advice and representation in negotiating and documenting these transactions.
Mergers and Acquisitions
GGH attorneys support clients making investments, acquisitions, and mergers in the aviation sector, including air carriers, repair stations, Fixed Base Operators, and aeronautical manufacturers. Our experienced team is able to advise clients on the
aviation aspects through every step, from negotiation and due diligence to documentation and regulatory compliance.
Public charter operators
Public charter operations are highly regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. We are thoroughly familiar with the documentation and financial requirements imposed on both public charter operators and air carriers and can counsel and assist clients in making all the necessary arrangements to remain in compliance.
air carrier licensing & Compliance
Air carriers – both U.S. and foreign – require multiple licenses and approvals from a variety of U.S. government agencies, depending on the scope and type of operations. We are experienced in dealing with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Border Protection, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and other agencies, to obtain the necessary authorizations to begin commercial operations. Once operating, air carriers must comply with ongoing requirements, including traffic reporting, taxes and
fees payments, mandatory disclosures, and other consumer protection requirements. We are well positioned to provide guidance on these.
Air Charter Brokers
GGH has extensive experience in representing brokers of all sizes, both passenger and cargo, as well as clients contracting with brokers. We advise on compliance with DOT and other regulatory requirements, as well as additional ways to protect the client’s interests.
Private aircraft operator compliance
GGH has extensive experience in advising on compliance and structuring agreements
for private aircraft operators, including aircraft management and leasing.
public aircraft operations
The regulatory environment in which public aircraft operations occur is complex. Whether your company is under contract with the U.S. Military or the local mosquito control board, we can help guide you and provide advice on regulatory compliance.
Additional
Services
Garofalo Goerlich Hainbach PC (GGH) provides several specialized services to help clients more fully understand and stay abreast of developments in the aviation regulatory environment in which they operate.
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The firm’s lawyers have conducted numerous seminars regarding U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements applicable to charter air transportation. The seminars can be customized to the needs of airlines (direct air carriers) or Public Charter operators (indirect air carriers), or can be combined to cover both areas. DOT guidance and policies not found in the regulations are analyzed in addition to the regulatory requirements themselves.
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GGH lawyers have conducted Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and DOT regulatory briefings to assist individual aircraft owners/operators, corporate flight departments, and Part 135 air carriers in structuring their aircraft ownership and operations to comply with FAA and DOT regulatory requirements. The firm has found FAA and DOT rules and policies governing operational control to be widely misunderstood. Aircraft owners and operators frequently need specialized advice to come into compliance and avoid the legal and regulatory risks associated with noncompliance.
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GGH also provides a monitoring service for several of its clients. The service monitors public filings and regulatory dockets and keeps clients advised of pertinent DOT and FAA developments and actions.
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Please contact the firm’s lawyers for more information regarding these services, including content, scheduling, and cost.
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