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Top 10 Tips for Mediating Aviation Cases
| Register for our free CLE Webinar at noon ET Wednesday, March 11, 2026 |
This webinar offers a practical, skills-based examination of mediation in aviation-related disputes, presented through a structured “Top Ten Tips” framework. Moderator Rodney A. Max is joined by a distinguished panel offering multiple perspectives: F. Bradley Hassell, speaking from the mediator’s vantage point; Jamie R. Lebovitz, providing a plaintiff’s perspective; and Michael G. McQuillen, addressing defense considerations.
Together, the panel explores the technical, regulatory, and jurisdictional complexities unique to aviation cases, including aircraft operations and maintenance records, FAA and international regulatory frameworks, valuation of damages, and the effective use of experts. Participants will gain practical guidance on preparing for mediation, managing client expectations, leveraging confidentiality, exploring creative (including non-monetary) settlement options, and avoiding common pitfalls, with an emphasis on strategies that promote informed negotiation and efficient resolution of high-stakes aviation disputes.
The Florida Bar has accredited this Webinar for 1.0 hours of General Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and 1.0 certification credit in Aviation Law; the Illinois MCLE Board has approved this course for 1.00 Illinois MCLE general credit hours; and the program has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.00 general hour..
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar..
Featured Presenters
Jamie R. Lebovitz: A senior partner with Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy with more than 35 years’ experience as a trial attorney, Jamie focuses his legal practice on transportation disasters, particularly air crash, railroad and trucking accidents. He has recovered numerous multi-million dollar settlements and jury verdicts.
Michael G. McQuillen: A partner with Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Mike McQuillen primarily represents airlines, aircraft and product component manufacturers, and aviation insurers. An accomplished trial lawyer for over 40 years and pilot for over 45 years, Mike has tried numerous air carrier accident and aviation product liability cases across the country.
Rodney A. Max: Rodney has led more than 8,000 mediations arising from more than 15,000 cases for matters including aviation- and trucking-related and other wrongful death, personal injury, breach of contract, insurance disputes, antitrust, mass and class action issues involving products and services in all consumer areas.
F. Bradley Hassell: Founding member of a trial practice law firm, Brad has conducted hundreds of mediations, both representing parties and as a mediator, in his practice of over four decades. He has taught aviation law and other civil trial law courses for The Florida Bar, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and other organizations.
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