Michael Jones

Mike has developed a thriving litigation practice, focusing on aviation law, products liability, and complex commercial litigation. Aviation Law Mike represents Martin Pringle's aviation clients, including Hawker Beechcraft Corporation and its predecessors, in products liability actions and a variety of commercial litigation matters. Mike successfully represents aviation businesses based on the merits of the claims and on the statutory and procedural defenses available in a given case. Mike is well-versed in the General Aviation Revitalization Act (GARA) and has written articles and given presentations on that act. He also represents aviation clients on contractual matters, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Products Liability Mike is highly experienced in defending products liability actions, having participated in cases filed in federal and state courts throughout the United States. He represents aircraft manufacturers and servicers, aircraft-components manufacturers, manufacturers of recreational products, and industrial equipment manufacturers in cases involving personal injury and wrongful death claims, as well as property damage claims. Commercial Litigation Mike represents clients in a variety of commercial litigation matters. His experience includes contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duty actions, non-competition and trade secrets employment litigation, construction and real estate disputes, and intellectual property litigation. He has prosecuted and defended claims for injunctive and other equitable relief, and is experienced in alternative dispute resolution, including arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Technology and Computers Mike has extensive experience and a keen interest in computer and technology-related litigation, including intellectual property matters and system development disputes involving software, hardware and integrated systems. Specialties: Aviation Law, Civil & Commercial Litigation, Products Liability, Intellectual Property and Technology