David G. Mayer

My law practice primarily focuses on private - business aviation, equipment - aircraft leasing & finance, business transactions, asset-based lending, acquisitions & litigation. The business aviation part also covers regulatory compliance & structuring (use of LLCs), tax planning & risk management. “Business Aircraft Gaining Altitude * From Recession to Recovery: Transactions Build Momentum Despite Industry Challenges.” 122-page commissioned study on future of business aviation through 2016.

As an alum of GATX Leasing Corp, later GATX Capital, I have been deeply involved in all aspects of equipment leasing & finance of many type of equipment (i.e., aircraft, transportation, industrial & tech). This includes business, legal, risk management, tax and asset knowledge & experience. My publications include: “Business Leasing for Dummies,” John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (2001); “Business Leasing and Finance News,” 91 issues, online finance newsletter, 6000 subscribers, 33 countries as of 2012.

I tune into my client's needs to get them the solutions they want at a reasonable cost. I apply all my experience, skills & insight developed over 30+ years as a corporate & law firm lawyer. My clients appreciate my business orientation & the valuable depth, practicality & understanding it affords them.

My primary focus relates to state sales, use, property and related taxes tied to business aircraft and related properties.