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Jerry H. Trachtman
About Jerry
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Aviation
50%
50 years
Personal Injury
50%
50 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Licensed in Florida for 49 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jerry H. Trachtman, P.A.
1735 W Hibiscus Blvd Ste 300, Melbourne, FL, 329012608
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Jerry H. Trachtman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Jerry. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I worked for Jerry long ago and have consulted with him on numerous occasions since starting my own practice. I highly value Jerry's opinions and advice. Jerry is highly intelligent, knows how to prepare a case for trial and additionally has an engineering background, which makes him especially adept at understanding difficult engineering and physics type concepts, often necessary to understand by trial lawyers. Jerry has a great legal mind and will do his best to ensure his clients receive top dollar recoveries"
David Gorewitz
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
Outstanding Contributions and Leadership to the Foundation, International Research Foundation for RSD/CRPS
2008
Outstanding Service and Dedication to the Legal Profession, Florida Bar Aviation Law Certification Committee
2007
Outstanding Leadership, Florida Bar Aviation Law Certification Committee
2001
Distinguished Leadership and Community Service Award, Jewish Federation of Brevard
1996
Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Aviation Law, Florida Bar
1969
Apollo Achievement Award, NASA
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Shareholder, Law Offices of Jerry H. Trachtman, P.A.
1989 - 2002
Shareholder, Trachtman and Henderson, P.A.
1981 - 1989
Shareholder, Bross and Trachtman, P.A.
1976 - 1981
Shareholder, Jerry H. Trachtman, P.A.
Associations
1983 - Present
National Transportation Safety Board Bar AssociationFounding Member
1978 - Present
American Association for JusticeSustaining Member
1978 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Florida Bar, Aviation Law CommitteeMember
2006 - 2007
Florida Bar, Aviation Law Certification CommitteeChair
2002 - 2008
Florida Bar, Aviation Law Certification CommitteeMember
1995 - 1996
Florida Bar, Aviation Law CommitteeChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Jane Doe v Japanese Car Manufacturer
Confidential settlement
John Doe v Japanese Car Manufacturer
Confidential settlement
Jane Doe v Fixed Base Operator
Trial Verdict in excess of $30,000,000
Jane Doe v John Doe
Confidential Settlement
Education
1976
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Juris Doctor
1967
Pennsylvania State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Florida Bar Aviation Law Certification Exam Review Course
Space Law
2012
23d Annual Aviation Law and Insurance Symposium
Commercial Spaceflight - Going Where No One Has Gone Before
2011
Florida Bar Aviation Law Committee
Airline Fume Events
2011
Experimental Aircraft Association
FAA Enforcement
2011
Corporate Flight Department
FAA Enforcement
2011
Aviation Technician Education Council Convention
Legal Issues Affecting the Aviation Technician
2010
Malibu, Mirage, Meridian Owners/Pilots Association
FAA Enforcement
2010
Aviation Groups
Aviation Law
2009
Florida Bar Aviation Law Certification Exam Review Course
Space Law
2009
Aviation Groups
Aviation Law
2008
Aviation Groups
Aviation Law
1996
Florida Bar Aviation Law Certification Examination Review Course
Space Law
Publications
2012
The Safety Report
Vitamin Supplements: Be Very Careful
2012
The Safety Report
Home Invasions
2012
The Safety Report
Fear of Flying
2011
The Safety Report
New Protections for Airline Passengers
2011
The Safety Report
Aging Airliner Safety-Much Ado About Nothing?
2011
The Safety Report
Breathe Easy on Your Next Airline Flight-Or Maybe Not
2010
Time Magazine
Quoted regarding control tower ops at JFK
2010
The Safety Report
How Safe is Airline Travel
2010
The Safety Report
Time to Spare? Go By Air
2010
The Safety Report
Space Tourism: A Regulatory Overview
2010
The Safety Report
Obstructive Sleep Apnea-An Often Overlooked Killer
2010
The Safety Report
Minimizing the Risk of General Anesthesia in Surgery