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John McKay logged many hours defending airlines in litigation before accepting an in-house position as a Claims Attorney at one of the world’s leading aviation insurers. While there, he co-managed the defense of product liability lawsuits worldwide for The Boeing Company and GE Aviation, in addition to handling claims arising out of the Air France Flight 447 tragedy and several general aviation crashes. Now returned to private practice and dedicated to assisting claimants in similar matters, he is the Managing Attorney for Park Avenue Law LLC, where he concentrates on aviation-related wrongful death and personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, as well as jet and turboprop purchases and sales. Park Avenue Law has offices in Winter Park, Florida, Toronto, and San Francisco. John is licensed to practice in eight U.S. states, as well as England and Ontario. He holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings.
John has a B.A. with Distinction from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law, where he was a member of the school’s Moot Court team and received its Best Advocate Award at graduation. He has served on state and local ethics and professionalism committees for attorneys, and was one of the co-founders of the Thomas Jefferson Inn of Court, dedicated to fostering jury trial skills and professionalism in young attorneys who are getting started in practice.
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State: Utah
Acquired: 2024
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State: Vermont
Acquired: 2014
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State: California
Acquired: 2002
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State: New York
Acquired: 2002
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 1997
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State: Maine
Acquired: 1985
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State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1985
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 1988
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Posted by Virginia G | October 15, 2024 | Lawsuits & Disputes
John McKay
I consulted with John McKay a few years ago to give me advice about a pending case. His questions about the incident were on target. He clearly had the background knowledge and experience to advise me in a helpful way, so much so that I was able to proceed confidently with the case.
Posted by John | September 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding Civil Litigator
John McKay has been my attorney for two decades. His industry knowledge is vast. He has always been responsive and has consistently offered valuable advice. I would highly recommend him. I trust him.
Posted by Dean | September 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
John McKay 5 star aviation lawyer.
I hired John McKay at Park Avenue Law to handle my case after sustaining a life threatening, debilitating injury while flying on American Airlines from the Caribbean to the USA. Mr. McKay's extensive experience as an aviation attorney, who knows both defense and plaintiff strategies having worked fo...
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2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013 - Present
Owner, Park Avenue Law
2011 - 2013
Litigation Counsel, Clyde & Co. Us, LLP
2009 - 2011
Litigation Counsel, Global Aerospace
2007 - 2009
Owner, McKay Law Offices
1997 - 2006
Owner, McKay Law Offices
1991 - 1997
Managing Partner, Barrick, McKay and Cattano, PLC
1988 - 1991
Managing Partner, Taylor & Zunka, Ltd.
1985 - 1988
Lawyer, Petruccelli, Cohen, Erler & Cox
2023 - Present
Lawyer Pilots Bar AssociationMember
Founding Member
Member
$1.3 Million Verdict
1 Million Dollar Jury Verdict
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Aviation Law
1986
Italian