Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP  is well regarded for its ability to handle domestic and cross-jurisdictional accident litigation and airport disputes, acting for airlines, corporations, and municipal authorities. The firm excels at handling ‘bet the company’ cases involving multiple litigants. For example, San Diego-based department head William O’Connor coordinated the firm’s representation of Texatron in a fleetwide dispute involving 700 aircraft owners in 48 states. O’Connor has built a sterling reputation as a litigator, experienced at handling, state, federal and multijurisdictional cases. Out of Washington DC, Parker Erkmann manages the regulatory arm of the practice group, utilizing his experience built in the antitrust division of the Department of Justice. His federal training aids his work with the FAA and the DOT, which helps his airline clients in merger transactions, licensing, and DOT certification.