Rich Richards, Partner
Biography
Rich Richards is Chair of the firm’s Aviation Practice, bringing more than twenty‑nine years of experience advising clients on complex aviation and airport matters. A Florida Bar Board Certified specialist in Aviation Law, Mr. Richards counsels U.S. and international clients on the full spectrum of aviation legal issues, combining deep industry knowledge with seasoned advocacy.
Mr. Richards represents air carriers, fixed base operators (FBOs), maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations (MROs), and other airport tenants and developers in connection with leasing, land use, and development projects on and adjacent to airport property. His practice encompasses high‑stakes litigation, corporate and transactional matters, trustee services for foreign ownership of U.S.‑registered aircraft, aircraft sales and leasing, transactions with manufacturers, aviation finance, repossessions and seizures, and regulatory compliance before the FAA and DOT. He also advises on aviation insurance and claims, air carrier certification, and aviation labor and employment matters, including the defense of FLSA claims and EEOC charges.