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also known as John D. McKay
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John McKay's experiences in the fields of aviation and law make him uniquely qualified to handle aviation-related personal injury and wrongful death cases. As a pilot, he has worked his way up through the ratings to hold a Commercial Pilot license with Instrument and Multiengine ratings, and he has flown a wide variety of aircraft from single engine Pipers and Cessnas to high-powered aerobatic aircraft and even an Airbus airliner. He has logged hundreds of hours in the air, and is also qualified as an FAA Ground Instructor. He has taught aspiring Commercial Pilots at the university level the details and skills they need to pass the rigorous FAA examinations. He has also taught Aviation Law at the same university. Success in aviation-related injury or wrongful death cases depends on having a deep knowledge of that same body of knowledge. Lawyers who take aviation cases without having that background are entering a race they can never win. As an attorney, he has tried numerous cases to verdicts in state and federal courts, and has also obtained millions of dollars in settlements for clients. In addition, he has represented numerous clients in the United States and internationally in the purchase, sale, registration and operational logistics of private aircraft.
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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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2108 N Street, #12492, Sacramento, CA, 95816
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7901 4th Street N, #33381, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33702
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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
Associate, Taylor & Zunka, Ltd.
1985 - 1988
Associate, Petruccelli, Cohen, Erler & Cox
2023 - Present
Lawyer Pilots Bar AssociationMember
Founding Member
Member
$1.3 Million Verdict
1 Million Dollar Jury Verdict (reduced to $800,000)
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Aviation Law
1986
Italian