Aerospace

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Aerospace and Defense Businesses

The Aerospace Law Section, headed by John B. Schomer (primarily supported by Matt Hull and Michael Callahan), understands the complex nature of legal matters and regulatory issues associated with businesses in the aerospace and related industries. We provide counsel across all major practice areas, including but not limited to contracts, supply chain, litigation, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, labor and employment, risk management, environmental and real estate. With over 30 years' experience in the industry, our lawyers also have great depth of experience in government contracting, finance, joint ventures, partnership structures, and governing documents for operating and holding companies.

Our Legal Team works with a network of national and international resources. We will:

• Provide practical legal and business advice with a knowledge of the Aerospace and Defense Industries.
• Distinguish between legal decisions and business decisions.
• Frame issues in ways that enable decision-makers to make an informed choice.
• Guide business leaders through the complex legal maze surrounding business decisions.
• Respond with urgency and reduce costs and fees.
• Provide necessary back-up resources and contracts.
• Be proactive; not reactive.

Industries and Legal Services

Aerospace: 

• Aerospace Systems and Components (Tier 1, 2 and 3 Suppliers)
• IGT
• Defense
• Other Industries represented include:
  • Automotive Manufacturing & Aftermarket
  • Distributorships
  • Construction
  • Software Development
  • Environmental
  • Real Estate Development
  • Industrial Coatings
  • Oil & Gas
  • Entrepreneurial Endeavors
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Medical Devices

Contract Negotiations

Serving as a strategic partner, we provide our clients with experienced and practical advice and support in critical contract situations. We understand the regulatory industry nuances that help our clients negotiate commercially advantageous contracts with customers and suppliers.

Protecting Your Supply Chain/Intellectual Property Protection

Losing control of proprietary information through theft of Intellectual property can be harmful to a company and pose health and safety concerns for consumers. Bringing practical legal advice and support, we help our clients protect and improve the Supply Chain through various legal strategies minimizing the risks involved.

Audit and Maintenance

We provide ongoing improvement and assessment of contracts/protocols. We can also provide broad legal audit services to help with Risk Management and related compliance initiatives to ensure legal integrity and compliance.

Corporate Representation

Provides representation to clients as corporate counsel in all aspects of their business including entity selection, compliance, formation, resolutions, Secretary of State Filings across the U.S., contract negotiation, sales, trade name protection, acquisitions and succession planning.

Regulatory Issues

We are familiar with and provide practical solutions to regulatory issues unique to and commonplace in Aerospace transactions. We consider tax consequences of transactions and business structures.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

John is also an experienced commercial trial lawyer; we provide cost-effective litigation strategy and are effective business advocates.

Labor & Employment

We work to prevent liability and litigation; we provide practical counsel on labor and employment issues and a team with experts in this area.

Real Estate & Construction

We touch every area of real estate and construction law. We assist in lease and contract negotiations, acquisitions, purchase agreements, conveyance documents, finance documents and the drafting of contracts.