1974 - Bachelor of Arts
with distinction
George Mason University
BAR ADMISSIONS:
District of Columbia, Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th, 7th and D.C. Circuits, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
2002 - Present
GKG Law
Counsel concentrating in aviation transactional representation, emphasizing aircraft purchase, sale and lease transactions, federal and state taxation implications of aircraft transactions, ownership and operation, representation of airlines, business aircraft owners and operators, and individual airmen concerning issues arising out of federal safety and economic regulation of aircraft, representation of airlines, aircraft operators and individuals in FAA and NTSB proceedings.
2002 Filler & Weller, P.C.
Partner specializing in all facets of airline and business aviation regulation and related business transactions.
1985 - 1988
Federal Aviation Administration Attorney, Office of the Chief Counsel
1977 - 1984
Civil Aeronautics Board Attorney, Office of the General Counsel
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION:
Aviation, Tax and Business (transactional)
PUBLICATIONS:
Numerous presentations to various aviation trade associations and articles in magazines and periodicals relating to aircraft acquisition and leasing, fractional ownership, aircraft operations, FAA and DOT enforcement, and related topics.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Chairman of Tax Committee for National Business Aircraft Association
Legal Advisor of Board of Directors for Professional Aviation Maintenance Association
Participant of FAA Fractional Ownership Advisory Rulemaking Committee (FOARC)
