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I am a partner at the Avialex Law Group, LLP, specializing in business litigation, commercial transactions and regulatory compliance in the transportation industry.
While the firm generally handles matters within the field of aviation, our clients’ needs, and thus my practice, is extremely broad and I have extensive experience in a myriad of areas including, but not limited to, corporate governance, intellectual property, product development, issues surrounding start-ups, asset protection and lien prosecution, commercial transactions involving multimillion-dollar products and related service plans, and the creation and implementation of corporate Emergency Response Plans.
As for me personally, I used to play guitar, practice martial arts and enjoy City league sports. I read two science fiction books a month, ride anything shaped like a board, enjoy the art of cooking and love boardgames. I've traveled six continents, met Fidel Castro, repeatedly summit Half Dome in Yosemite, jumped out of a perfectly good plane, dived with Great White sharks in South Africa and was mugged in India, twice.
Even with all the things I've done, being a good husband and father is still my greatest accomplishment.
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Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
John is an expert well beyond aviation law. He helped me set up my LLC and has been a constant source of insight and expertise on other legal matters. I've referred many people to him and will continue to do so moving forward.
Posted by Robert | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mr Van Geffen for services in several areas of need. Over time, my expectations were met or exceeded by both the results and his performance. Most of that work involved favorable lease negotiations and successful contract disputes. More recently, his litigation strategy proved to appropriatel...
Posted by Adam | September 19, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
I worked with John on a number of projects, mostly some consulting around setting up my business. John was clear about how different filings would impact my day-to-day and advised me on setup and execution of my LLC. He also went above and beyond in reviewing contracts I had with a number of media pa...
Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I have been working with Mr. Van Geffen on a very specific aviation employment issue for over a year now. As a licensed aircraft mechanic my number one priority was to find an attorney who had the experience to understand not just employment law but the intricacies of aviation law as well. Those atto...
Posted by Dan | November 23, 2011
Mr. Van Geffen assisted me in the operational overhaul of my small web design firm in 2010, ImageMC, Inc. Having incorporated nearly 10 years ago and seeing changes both to the industry and my business model as a result, I felt that there were new risks; I needed experienced guidance on how to proce...
"Mr. Van Geffen is a superb attorney. He is a true advocate for his clients. I would have no hesitation recommending clients to him."
Criminal defense lawyer
2006
Best Brief, Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition
2018 - Present
Partner, Avialex Law Group, LLP
2007 - 2018
Associate, Michael L. Dworkin and Associates
2006 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Hanna & Brophy
2005 - 2005
Certified Law Clerk, Santa Clara Public Defender's Office
2018 - Present
International Air Transportation Safety Bar AssociationInternational Aviation Moot Court Director & Subcommittee Chair
2017 - Present
Emery Unified School Dist. Citizen Oversight Committee (Parcel Tax)Chair
2011 - Present
Oakland Aviation MuseumBoard Member
2010 - Present
International Air & Transportation Safety Bar AssociationWestern-Pacific Regional Vice President
2009 - Present
The International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI)Affiliate Member
2008 - 2009
National Transportation Safety Board Bar AssociationNewsletter Editor-in-Chief
2005 - 2006
Santa Clara High Tech Law JournalTechnical Editor
2005 - 2006
Phi Alpha DeltaJustice (Chapter President)
2003 - 2006
Santa Clara School of LawEmory Law Scholar
Obtained a judgment against Defendant
Case removed to different District Court.
Obtained an $860,000 verdict against Defendant
Obtained a settlement.
Defendant filed Bankruptcy.
2006
law
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Drafting and Implementing Emergency Response Plans for Aircraft Disasters
2012
The Dos and Don’ts of Responding to FAA Enforcement Actions
2011
2007
Defending against FAA enforcement actions
2018
2013
2010
2010
2010
2010
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
CIVIL LIABILITY UNDER THE PILOT RECORDS IMPROVEMENT ACT
19 Sep 2019
The Dos and Don'ts in Responding to FAA Investigations and Enforcement Actions
24 May 2012
Registration of U.S. Aircraft by Non-U.S. Citizens
25 Apr 2011