Richard L. Richards, Esq.  ­- Moderator

 

Richard Richards is a Florida aviation attorney who is board certified by the Florida Bar in Aviation law.  Mr. Richards’ representative clients include FBO’s, aircraft owners, aircraft dealers, lessees, aircraft fuelers, and aircraft/engine repair stations in all aspects of aviation law including leases, sales contracts, liens, and lawsuits.  Mr. Richards has over 15 years of experience in aviation law including private practice, general counsel for an airline, and airport counsel for an airport authority. 

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Ari Good, Esq. (JD/LLM) - Panelist

 

Topic:  A Word From the Government: If It Moves, Tax It! - an Overview of Aircraft Tax Issues.

 

Ari Good practices in aviation taxation, corporate and partnership tax, international taxation and in representing clients before state and federal taxing authorities. In addition to his law degree, Mr. Good has also attained an LLM (Masters of Law) in taxation.  He has closed over one hundred aircraft transactions involving everything from light sport aircraft to Fortune 100 business jets. Mr. Good supports aircraft dealers, brokers, flight schools and commercial operators worldwide in operational, regulatory and compliance matters. His firm’s services are aimed at maximizing federal income tax deductions and managing state sales and use tax obligations. Mr. Good provides targeted advice in federal excise tax matters facing commercial operators and fractional programs. He regularly helps his clients navigate the complex relationships between the tax laws and FAA regulations. His firm supports a worldwide clientele, including non-US citizens purchasing, registering and operating aircraft in the and elsewhere. 

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Dan Anderson, Esq. - Panelist

 

Topic: Noncompetition Agreements: Don't Let The Name Fool You - an Overview of Non-competition Agreements in Florida.

 

Dan Anderson is a senior litigator and partner at Robbins Equitas. He represents businesses and individuals in a variety of litigation and transactional issues. In addition to his general civil litigation practice Anderson represents all types of aviation companies for Robbins Equitas. He is a commercial pilot and certified flight instructor, and serves on The Florida Bar Aviation Law Committee. Anderson has testified before the U.S. Congress on aviation issues several times, and his articles on the aviation industry have been published far and wide. He received his law degree from Stetson University College of Law, where he graduated cum laude. He holds an MBA in Finance & Management from Texas A&M University, and a B.S. in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Anderson served as a judicial intern for U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III.

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Daniel A. Martinez, Esq. - Panelist

 

Topic: Liening to Fly - an Overview of Florida's Lien Laws Affecting Aircraft.

 

Daniel A. Martinez is a member of the law firm of Callahan Martinez, LLC based in St. Petersburg, Florida.  Trial judges have recognized Mr. Martinez as a leader in bringing technology to the courtroom in a persuasive and effective manner and has been invited to speak to judges on the state of technology in the courtroom and its effective use.  Sonya Hamlin, author of What Makes Juries Listen, recommended Mr. Martinez to be lead counsel in a multi-million dollar trial in Pinellas County in 2001.  He was recently distinguished as one of Tampa Bay’s “40 Under 40;” an award that identifies forty individuals under the age of forty who have distinguished themselves in their profession.  Mr. Martinez received his JD cum laude from Stetson University College of Law in 1994 and received his BA from East Carolina University cum laude in 1991.  Mr. Martinez has tried dozens of Circuit Civil cases to conclusion and has participated in appeals on a broad range of issues.   He has also participated in a broad range of mock trials.  His speeches and publications include Keep it Straight or Pay More Than Your Share: Deciphering Fabre and Set-Offs in Multiple Defendant Cases, LXII Fla. Bar. J. 82 (June 1998).  

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Keri L. Dowling, Esq. - Panelist

 

Just How Many Times Do I Have To Register My Aircraft? - an Overview of Potential FAA Aircraft Re-registration Requirements.

 

Keri Dowling is a lawyer at Aviation Legal Group in Fort Lauderdale, where their entire practice is aviation based.  From aircraft purchases and sales, to airport land use issues, to helping defend enforcement actions and everything in between.  Keri has been involved in different aspects of the aviation industry since she first became a lawyer and works with clients all over the world. Keri is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association; Aviation Law Committee; Women in Aviation; and Aviation Crime Prevention Institute.  Keri is also currently a student pilot.