Referring Attorneys

Katzman Lampert & Stoll’s practice is devoted exclusively to aviation accident litigation. The firm works with attorneys across the United States who seek experienced co-counsel or referral counsel in complex aircraft accident cases involving commercial airlines, manufacturers, and government contractors.

Aviation litigation is distinct from general personal injury practice. These matters routinely require immediate engagement with federal regulatory frameworks, National Transportation Safety Board investigations, certification documentation, and sophisticated defense strategies. Early case positioning frequently determines the course of the litigation.

National Aviation Litigation Experience

For more than five decades, the firm has represented victims and families in major commercial airline disasters, general aviation crashes, military aviation incidents, and complex product liability actions involving aircraft and component manufacturers. The firm has appeared in courts throughout the United States in aviation matters of national significance.

Federal preemption and certification-based defenses are central features of aviation product liability litigation. The firm has litigated these issues in the federal courts of appeals and before the Supreme Court of the United States. These proceedings have shaped the framework governing aviation accident claims nationwide and required disciplined appellate advocacy at the highest level.

Technical and Investigative Infrastructure

All three partners are pilots. The firm maintains in-house investigative capability and does not rely solely on external experts to evaluate accident scenes and systems failures. In appropriate matters, the firm deploys its own aircraft to access crash sites, evaluate airport approaches, and conduct independent operational analysis.

Aviation cases demand early preservation of technical evidence, coordinated expert development, and detailed examination of FAA certification materials and engineering documentation. The firm’s investigative infrastructure is designed to meet those demands from the outset of representation.

Litigating Against Sophisticated Defendants

Aviation accident cases frequently involve major airlines, multinational manufacturers, and government contractors represented by nationally recognized defense counsel. Preemption arguments, jurisdictional challenges, treaty-based limitations, and dispositive motions are often raised at the earliest stages.

Effective advocacy in this environment requires familiarity with federal procedure, multidistrict coordination, complex discovery management, and appellate strategy. The firm prepares each case with trial readiness in mind while directly addressing dispositive defenses that may otherwise foreclose relief.

Co-Counsel and Referral Relationships

The firm works collaboratively with referring attorneys and respects existing client relationships. Co-counsel and referral arrangements are structured in accordance with applicable ethical rules and jurisdictional requirements. Communication with referral counsel remains consistent and transparent throughout the litigation.

Attorneys seeking to discuss a potential aviation matter may contact the firm directly for a confidential evaluation.