For over 25 years, Stites & Harbison has handled aircraft-related matters throughout the United States. Representative clients have included aviation manufacturers, parts manufacturers, airlines, maintenance facilities, airports, fixed base operators and pilots in aircraft accident and product liability litigation, both rotary and fixed wing. The firm has represented aviation insurers in insurance coverage litigation and aircraft lenders in litigation involving aircraft foreclosure and bankruptcy matters. It has represented aviation manufacturers and aviation businesses in general business and intellectual property matters. Among the most recent cases handled have been multi-fatality accidents involving Medevac and privately-owned helicopters in which product liability and piloting issues were at the forefront. The firm has also handled personal injury defense of commercial airlines and private aircraft owners. The firm's aviation law team combines specific, hands-on aviation experience with a tradition for top-notch litigation defense. Doug Bates acts as counsel for several major aviation liability insurers in airport and aircraft accident litigation. Clarke Keller draws upon his experience as an Air Force helicopter pilot and later a pilot in the Kentucky National Guard to supplement his 18 years of litigation experience in these cases. Don Andersen was Associate General Counsel of Piper Aircraft Corporation and is a frequent speaker on products liability and aviation law developments, including the Recent Developments presentation at the annual SMU Air Law Symposium. Mr. Andersen is an active commercial, multi-engine and instrument rated pilot with over 35 years experience as a pilot. He is also a Registered U.S. Patent Attorney. Please visit our blog at www.StitesAviationUpdates.com.