The Intersection of Aviation Law and Practice: Jetlaw, LLC's Leading Role

Kent S. Jackson, Managing Partner

Jetlaw, LLC excels in aviation law with expert legal and practical experience, shaping industry standards and navigating emerging technologies.

Within the complex and high-stakes world of aviation law, Jetlaw, LLC is a model of competence and innovation. The firm was established in 1993 by Kent Jackson and quickly rose to prominence as the nation’s premier aviation law firm. The firm’s headquarters is in the historic Dupont Circle section of Washington, D.C., in addition to locations at Chicago’s DuPage Airport and Kansas City’s Corporate Woods Office Park. From the start, and as an industry leader, the firm has always relied on its true dedication to the aviation business, coupled with legal expertise and practical aviation experience.

Origins and Evolution

The origins of Jetlaw are firmly rooted in the forward-thinking style of Kent Jackson’s aviation law practice. Shortly after the publication of his landmark book \”FARs Explained,\” Jackson recognized the need for a law firm that focused exclusively on aviation matters. That book quickly became a leading authority on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) regulations, and today it is the foundation of the Jetlaw EXPLAINED series of books. The importance of Jetlaw to the aviation industry is demonstrated by the fact that these books have become an essential reference that is located on the desk of every Department of Defense contractor, flight department, FAA headquarters, university, and airport.

That the firm is recognized internationally for its practical, first-class legal advice on virtually every complex aviation matter should come as no surprise to anyone. Over the past thirty years, Jetlaw attorneys have represented clients in virtually every type of case and subject matter, ranging from regulatory compliance and enforcement proceedings to aircraft transactions and aviation safety matters. The skill with which the firm is able to navigate the labyrinth of FAA regulations and other aviation-related law has established it as a trusted advisor for clients around the world.

Legal Expertise Rooted in Practical Experience

The special blend of legal knowledge with real-world aviation experience sets Jetlaw apart from other law firms. While both skilled lawyers, the partners and senior advisors of the firm are also experienced aviators. Their dual proficiency allows them to deal with legal issues in a way that may be impossible otherwise. Their personal understanding of the operational realities and technological challenges faced by their customers allows them to provide legal advise more useful and more effective than might otherwise be possible.

The use of business aviation by Jetlaw shows its commitment to understanding and serving its customers. Jetlaw’s attorneys fly a Piper Meridian turboprop aircraft under 14 C.F.R. Part 91 to visit clients all around the country for more than 500 hours each year. This represents an enormous commitment to business aviation, but more importantly, it is emblematic of the firm’s commitment to maintaining close, personal relationships with its clients, wherever they may be. It also keeps Jetlaw’s attorneys in the closest possible touch with the everyday activities and challenges of the aviation industry.

Recognized Excellence and Industry Contributions

Jetlaw’s accomplishments in the aviation law field have won it recognition. The many awards the firm and its attorneys have garnered for excellence reflect their dedication to providing the highest caliber legal representation. Jetlaw’s standards and the devotion of its attorneys to being the best in their field are reflected in these awards.

The Jetlaw EXPLAINED book series is one of Jetlaw’s most significant contributions. These volumes are now the go-to resource for anyone in the field of aviation as they make the seemingly impossible to understand FAA requirements easily readable. Whether a reader is a university, flight department, air carrier, FAA user group, or defense contractor, the series is the best tool to ensure compliance with and an understanding of the nuances of the aviation law.

The impact of Jetlaw reaches far beyond the series. Jetlaw attorneys are frequent speakers and contributors to industry conferences, seminars, and magazines on many different topics. They serve on regulatory advisory and working groups, influencing the shape of aviation law and policy.

Navigating the Future of Aviation Law

Aviation law is one area that changes with the aviation sector always. New legal opportunities and challenges continue emerging from the new advancing technologies, such as AAM (advanced air mobility), commercial space flight, and unmanned aircraft systems. Jetlaw leads the way when it comes to advancements, leveraging the company’s deep expertise and real-world experience to help its clients navigate the complex legal and regulatory world of the leading edge.

The company remains unwavering in its commitment to thought leadership and education, which is an attestation to the proactive nature with which it seeks to approach the said issues. Jetlaw attorneys are always researching and understanding the impacts of new technologies and legislative changes. This proactive approach ensures that the firm is prepared to bring to its clients the best, efficient legal representation.

Conclusion

Jetlaw, LLC has evolved from a single publication to become the nation’s foremost aviation law firm by steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation, and client service. Founded on Kent Jackson’s vision and the Jetlaw EXPLAINED book series, Jetlaw LLC has developed an international reputation for the ability to provide in-depth, practical counsel to resolve the most complex aviation matters.

Jetlaw is distinguished by its unique blend of legal expertise combined with practical aviation experience. The attorneys of the firm are not only successful professionals in the legal field but are also pilots who bring to their practice an understanding of the realities of the operational environment and technical complexities facing clients. This dual capability makes it possible for Jetlaw to provide more effective and practical legal advice, ensuring its clients are able to navigate the intricate web of FAA regulations and other laws related to aviation with confidence.

As the aviation industry continues to evolve, Jetlaw will continue to be at the forefront of these developments, serving its clients to help them navigate the regulatory and legal complexities that will be spawned by new technologies. Its proactive approach to problems and opportunities as they develop ensures it will be fully prepared to continue to offer the most up-to-date and effective legal advice in a world that increasingly requires it.

In the world of aviation, with high stakes connected to the field of law, Jetlaw, LLC shines and remains committed to continuous improvement of services while paving the way for the future of the industry. With deep commitment to excellence, practical experience, and forward-thinking mindset, the position of leading the field is assured for decades to come.