Jones Day

Jones Day excels at representing airlines and manufacturing companies on the full gamut of aviation matters. The team, led by Pittsburgh’s John Goetz and Detroit’s Stephen Cowen includes American Airlines, Boeing, and Atlas Air as key clients. The practice frequently advises on high-profile contentious aircraft litigation relating to employee compensation, class certifications, and breach of contract. It also has experience working with air ambulance companies, advising on membership programs and the impact of state law on rates charged. Recently, the firm dismissed a high-profile mass action litigation against Atlas Air, pertaining to the airline’s COVID guidelines. Goetz is a respected commercial litigator who has achieved repeated success in the enforcement of provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Cowen has considerable experience in the aerospace sector and has worked on the valuations of rockets and the relevant equipment and technology. In Houston, Joshua Fuchs has a proven track record in cases involving government agencies such as the DOJ or FTC. Other key lawyers in the team include; Mathew Papez, Patrick Haney, and Bridget O’Connor.