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Aviation & Aerospace

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Steven M. Taber

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Leech Tishman’s Aviation & Aerospace Group is skilled in assisting clients with a wide range of aviation and airport development matters.

Leech Tishman’s attorneys regularly guide clients through the highly-regulated world of aviation and aerospace. With backgrounds that include experience serving as legal counsel for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and as a panel attorney for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), members of our group are well-versed in advising clients on all aspects of aviation, aerospace and airport law.

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Airports
Drawing on their experience as counsel with the FAA and other governmental agencies, our attorneys can assist clients in all aspects of administrative law, corporate and tax law, transactional law, and environmental and land use law relevant to airports.

Our lawyers have experience with:

  • Administrative actions relating to the Federal Aviation Regulations, including Part 13 and 16 actions
  • Bidding and procurement, including construction and professional services
  • Rates and charges
  • Obstruction analysis and avigation easements
  • Exclusive rights at airports
  • Creation and maintenance of minimum standards
  • Compliance with airport security regulations and certifications
  • Assistance with Airport Improvement Program (“AIP”) grants and financing
  • Compliance with grant assurances
  • Part 150 Noise program
  • Compliance with international treaties and ICAO standards
  • Environmental and land use compliance
  • Privatization of airports
  • Closure of airports

Defense of FAA Enforcement Actions
Based on their experience serving on the other side of the table, our attorneys understand what is necessary to obtain the best result for our clients when the FAA comes knocking on their door.

We have defended clients in:

  • Enforcement actions against pilots
  • Hazardous materials enforcement actions
  • FAA enforcement actions with respect to flight operations, training, quality control, records, drug testing, and maintenance violations of the Federal Aviation Regulations

Litigation of Critical Aviation Issues and Policies
Our attorneys are on the cutting edge of litigation regarding U.S. aviation issues and policies.

Our attorneys have litigated against the FAA regarding:

  • Obstruction determinations
  • Wildlife hazards and Wildlife Management Programs
  • Closing of Contract Air Traffic Control Towers
  • Noise issues surrounding airports and underneath flight paths
  • Air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft

Aircraft Transactions

  • Aircraft purchases and sale
  • Fractional aircraft ownership
  • Aircraft leasing
  • Aircraft ownership structure
  • Shared aircraft ownership
  • Aircraft financing
  • Aircraft charter, management & services agreements

Drone Law
Our lawyers have experience with:

  • Filing for commercial exemptions under Section 333
  • Filing for registration under new Part 107 and Part 101 Regulatory issues involving drone use
  • Analyzing issues of state and federal law
  • Privacy concerns

Clients

The clients we serve include:

  • Aircraft manufacturers
  • Airlines
  • Airports
  • FBOs
  • Municipalities
  • Pilots
  • Community groups

Insights

Aug. 4, 2022  |  Press

Leech Tishman Attorneys Mentioned in Law360 Article

Jun. 7, 2022  |  Press

Leech Tishman Partner Steven M. Taber Quoted by Bucks County Courier Times

Taber NJ Spotlight News

Jun. 7, 2022  |  Press

Leech Tishman Partner Steven M. Taber Quoted by New Jersey Spotlight News

Feb. 12, 2021  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Attorneys Recognized as “Top Attorneys in Pasadena” by Pasadena Magazine

Jan. 8, 2021  |  Press

Leech Tishman Aviation & Aerospace Partner Steven M. Taber Represents Several Miami Municipalities in FAA South-Central Florida Metroplex Case

Aug. 27, 2020  |  Press

Leech Tishman Aviation & Aerospace Partner Steven M. Taber to Represent Scottsdale City Council in FAA Flight Path Matter

Apr. 8, 2020  |  Press

Leech Tishman Aviation & Aerospace Partner Steven M. Taber and Litigation Attorney Esther J. Choe Represent City of Scottsdale in FAA Flight Path Matter

Mar. 27, 2020  |  Client Alerts

Financial Assistance for the Aviation Industry Included in the CARES Act

Feb. 7, 2020  |  Press

Leech Tishman Aviation & Aerospace Partner Steven M. Taber Represents City of Sacramento in FAA Flight Path Matter

Jul. 13, 2018  |  Firm News

Pittsburgh Firm Leech Tishman Elects Forrest Passerin and Steven Taber as New Partners

PITTSBURGH, PA – July 13, 2018 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce the election…

Mar. 30, 2018  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Los Angeles Area Offices Move to New Location in Pasadena, CA

PASADENA, CA – March 30, 2018 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce the continued…

Oct. 24, 2017  |  Press

Leech Tishman Attorney Steve Taber Interviewed on Southern California Public Radio

Leech Tishman Aviation & Aerospace attorney Steven M. Taber was recently interviewed on Southern California…

Events

Apr. 16, 2023  |  Event

Leech Tishman to Sponsor March for Babies Walk in Pittsburgh

May. 1, 2023  |  Event

Leech Tishman Aviation & Aerospace Partner Steven M. Taber to Sponsor UC Davis Aviation Noise & Emissions Symposium 2023

Oct. 19, 2023  |  Event

Leech Tishman to Sponsor the 2023 Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite

Media Resources

Aviation Noise Claims: Information and Courses of Action For Residents Living Near Airports

On Thursday, September 13, 2018, Leech Tishman Aviation & Aerospace Partner Steven M. Taber outlined how to potentially use…

The ABC’s of California Prop 65 – Webinar Recording

What is Proposition 65? What is a “60-day notice” letter, and what do I need…

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