Eckert Seamans Further Strengthens Aviation Practice with Addition of Member Patrick Bornstein
July 9, 2024
National law firm Eckert Seamans has bolstered its internationally and Chambers ranked Aviation practice with the addition of Member Patrick Bornstein. Bornstein joins the firm from Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A. and will be based in Tampa, Florida.
Bornstein has extensive experience advising Fortune 500 companies, privately held companies, and individuals on the sale, purchase, financing, and leasing of new and used aircraft with respect to aircraft operations and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. In addition, he advises clients on assets and loans to determine the most advantageous ownership structure for integrating an acquired aircraft into an existing entity structure, while also assisting clients with federal income tax planning, state sales and use tax planning, and regulatory compliance.
“We are thrilled to add Patrick to our thriving Aviation practice,” said Evelyn Sahr, Aviation Chair. “His strong background advising on the various aspects of aircraft business and his dedication to client-focused relationships makes him a wonderful fit for our group.”
Bornstein holds a J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and a B.A. from the University of Central Florida. He is also a member of the Florida Bar Association’s Aviation Law Committee.
Eckert Seamans’ Aviation practice group provides a broad client base with counsel and representation on regulatory and legislative issues, transactional and corporate matters, litigation, employment, intellectual property, and other commercial matters. Attorneys in the cross-disciplinary group counsel clients in the aviation, aerospace, airport, security, and technology sectors, including U.S. and foreign airlines, airport operators, charter operators, cargo handling companies, security and technology companies, airports, and trade associations. The practice was nationally recognized among Aviation leaders in the Chambers USA 2024 guide.