We are pleased to announce that Tressler attorney Timothy M. Ravich will be speaking as a panelist on an upcoming AM Best webinar titled, "Claims Litigation in the Automated World." Autonomous vehicles and a new wave of self-directed equipment and systems are putting a fresh focus on liability and subrogation issues. In this webinar, a panel of attorneys will examine where claims are expected, how they can be investigated and what steps insurers can take to support litigation defense.
We hope you can join us for this informative webinar. To register for the event, click here.
When:
February 18, 2025
2:00 p.m. ET
Those unable to attend the live webinar can still register to receive the webinar playback and transcript to watch at their convenience. Attendees can submit questions during registration or by emailing webinars@ambest.com. Playback will be available shortly after the event.
Tim is senior counsel in Tressler's Aviation and Transportation Practice Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of aviation, product and general civil litigation. Recognized as one of only 50 lawyers qualified as a Board-Certified Expert in the area of aviation law, Tim specializes in transactional and regulatory matters related to the ownership, maintenance and utilization of aircraft, airports and airspace.
Tim provides legal representation to a diverse range of clients in the aviation industry, covering a wide spectrum of matters. His clientele has included operators from both commercial and general aviation sectors, including Part 121 and 135 carriers. He has also worked with aircraft and engine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies, airmen and aviation insurers. Tim has counseled and advocated for clients on various issues, from matters related to the purchase, sale and utilization of aircraft under international law, such as the Cape Town Convention, to airport law, accident litigation and passenger claims arising under the Airline Deregulation Act, Montreal and Warsaw Conventions, Title 49 U.S.C. and Part 14 C.F.R. He also has provided expert testimony and advised public and private sector clients, including U.S. presidential campaigns, members of the United States Congress, local, state and international governments, law firms, airlines, aircraft manufacturers and operators and airmen.
In addition to representing traditional or conventional aviation clients, Tim also represents startups, with a particular emphasis on emerging regulatory areas such as unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, advanced air mobility (AAM) and space law. Notably, Tim served as General Counsel of a Canadian-based multinational UAS and data company, playing a pivotal role in securing one of the first authorizations for commercial drone aircraft operations worldwide.
Having worked at top-tier business litigation firms, Tim also brings extensive experience in handling complex commercial matters on behalf of Fortune 500 corporations as “first chair” in class action litigation and products liability cases, both at the state and federal levels.
About Tressler LLP
Headquartered in Chicago, with ten offices located in six states, Tressler LLP is a national law firm comprised primarily of attorneys who devote their practice to the representation of the insurance industry in coverage analysis and resolution, litigation, underwriting consultation, product development, claims management and reinsurance.
In addition, Tressler has one of the most experienced and multi-faceted government law practices in Illinois, and has attorneys who represent clients in commercial litigation, defense litigation, corporate transactions, employment law and litigation, intellectual property and condominium and common interest community association law.
For more information, please visit www.tresslerllp.com.
