Madsen Farkas & Powen, LLC


More About Aviation

insurance seal

Madsen, Farkas and Powen, LLC: An aviation law firm specializing in the representation of pilots, aviation insurers, aircraft part manufacturers, airports, overhaulers and FBO’s. Madsen, Farkas & Powen, LLC is located in the heart of the Midwest, with offices in Chicago and St. Louis.

About Madsen Farkas & Powen, LLC

If you are a pilot: our firm represents pilots and helps pilots with all of their legal needs. Whether you are an ATP or a recreational pilot, it is important to have an attorney experienced in the aviation field to better serve you and who understands the issues specific to aviators and aviation law.

We can help you if you are facing FAA certificate action, or if you need to know what kind (or how much) insurance is right for you. Our lawyers can handle contracts, employment issues, and aircraft use agreements.

If you own an airplane: Madsen, Farkas & Powen, LLC has experience assisting airplane owners (corporate or individual) with legal issues related to aircraft ownership, such as understanding and acquiring proper insurance coverage, resolution of insurance coverage issues, reviewing and drafting lease agreements, inspection, sale and fractional ownership.

If you own or manage an airport: Madsen, Farkas & Powen, LLC can help airport owners and managers with the various legal issues related to airport ownership and/or management, such as.

Contracts: Our attorneys can review and draft contracts and leases with pilots, aircraft owners, construction contractors and subcontractors.

Insurance: We can help you determine what kind of insurance is best for your needs, whether it be for the airport or your pilots, contractors, and/or mechanics.

Safety/Liability: Madsen, Farkas & Powen, LLC has experience representing airports in their defense of civil actions for aircraft accidents, property damage, construction issues, environmental contamination, and civil rights claims.

Federal Aviation Administration Compliance: We can advise you on compliance, and we also have experience defending airports in FAA investigations.

If you are a Fixed Base Operator (FBO): The lawyers of Madsen, Farkas & Powen, LLC are well equipped to assist fixed base operators (FBO’s) in a variety of routine and special legal matters. We have assisted FBO’s with:

  • Mechanic’s lien claims
  • Drafting contracts
  • Reviewing contracts
  • Preparation of corporate documents/business incorporation
  • Personal injury defense
  • Commercial defense matters
  • Defense for property damage claims
  • Prosecution of property damage, collection of debt, and breach of contract claims
  • Performance of property closings
  • Representation in FAA inquiries/enforcement actions
  • Representation in employment issues
  • Resolution of insurance coverage issues
  • Lease agreements

If you are an aircraft mechanic or aircraft manufacturer: Madsen, Farkas & Powen, LLC is a fullservice law firm able to assist mechanics and manufacturers with the various legal needs related to their industries:

Contracts: Our law firm can review and draft contracts and leases with employees, aircraft buyers and sellers, vendors and clients.

FAA enforcement/regulations: Madsen, Farkas & Powen, LLC is a referral attorney with AOPA and has experience representing those who face FAA enforcement action or require advice on compliance with FAA regulations.

Products liability defense: We represent mechanics and manufacturers facing lawsuits relative to maintenance and repair work and product manufacturing.

From general aviation to international air carriers; from ultralights to antiques and warbirds to passenger jets and developing technologies; from student to ATP; A & P mechanics; IA’s; flight schools; FBO’s; private tower operators; airports; air shows and air show performers – we are Madsen Farkas & Powen, LLC.

20 South Clark Street
Suite 1050
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Tel. (312) 379-3444
Fax. (312) 379-3443
E-mail: info@vfrlitigation.com

Copyright © 2009 by Madsen Farkas & Powen, LLC. All rights reserved. You may reproduce materials available at this site for your own personal use and for non-commercial distribution. All copies must include this copyright statement.