Aviation and Transportation

Overview

CSK represents foreign and domestic airlines, airports, aviation and transportation companies, industry associations, travel service providers, tour operators, aircraft equipment manufacturers and aviation service providers, leasing companies, charter operators, aviation finance and asset management companies, flight schools, and other industry participants in litigation and related legal matters under Florida and federal law. The firm defends clients against complex common law and statutory claims, including disputes involving limitation of liability provisions, forum selection clauses, pre-accident releases, and other contractual and legal protections affecting liability and damages.

CSK handles aviation and transportation matters involving federal agencies and regulatory authorities, including the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Justice, State, and Homeland Security; U.S. Customs and Border Protection; the Transportation Security Administration; the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB); and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Beyond aviation, the firm represents clients in transportation matters, including medical transportation. CSK attorneys also counsel aviation and transportation clients on labor and employment issues and on business and marketing strategy, bridging legal and operational considerations.

CSK’s experience representing aviation and transportation clients informs its approach to the regulatory, contractual, and operational issues that can affect litigation and potential exposure. The firm works closely with clients to evaluate claims, assess liability and damages, and develop practical strategies tailored to the circumstances of each case. From inception, CSK pursues a defined litigation strategy, emphasizing early case assessment, strategic motion practice, and positioning matters for efficient resolution, whether through mediation, trial, or appeal.