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Timothy J. Lynes is the head of the firm's Aviation practice. He has been representing manufacturers, lessors, airlines and their insurers in the sale, leasing and financing of aircraft for more than 25 years. Much of Tim's practice involves structuring aircraft sale agreements, cross-border and tax leases, loans, chattel mortgages, residual value and credit support agreements and aviation insurance policies. He also regularly advises clients on Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration regulatory issues.
According to Chambers USA, Tim is "a problem solver – he excels, and that is based on being dedicated to the industry and experienced, having seen almost everything." Whether guiding creditors through a major airline bankruptcy involving the restructuring of the financing for hundreds of planes, or assisting an individual client in addressing the regulatory, financing and insurance issues involved in the purchase of business aircraft, Tim handles all types of aviation transactions with a singular focus on finding creative solutions that deliver positive results. He has also represented clients in multidistrict litigation arising from aviation accidents and has served as lead trial counsel in numerous commercial disputes and damages trials.
Tim frequently writes and speaks on topics of interest to the aviation industry, including aircraft registration, federal preemption, aircraft and spare parts leasing, aviation insurance and aircraft credit support. He has made numerous appearances on CNN's Burden of Proof and other shows to discuss aviation issues from the perspective of manufacturers and airlines.
Areas of Practice | 1) Corporate and 2) Structured Finance and Securitization |
Law School | Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D.) |
Education | Fairfield University (B.A.) |
Bar Member / Association | District of Columbia Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association |
Most recent firm | Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP |
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