Atty. Andrew Barr
Andrew Barr is an aviation- and aerospace-industry lawyer who guides his clients through the full life cycle of an issue. From contract negotiation to the final appeal, Andrew strives to obtain the most practical and cost-effective outcomes for his clients.
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Andrew Barr is a Shareholder based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, appellate, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Illinois Colorado (2013). Educated at Duke University School of Law (LL.M., 2013) and Duke University School of Law (J.D. Saint, 2013). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Law360 Editorial Advisory Board, Transportation, 2024-2025 •Lake County, Colorado, Airport Advisory Board •Tenth Circuit Historical Society, 2014-2018. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Andrew Barr is an aviation- and aerospace-industry lawyer who guides his clients through the full life cycle of an issue
- From contract negotiation to the final appeal, Andrew strives to obtain the most practical and cost-effective outcomes for his clients
- Andrew represents clients in both civil and regulatory matters and collaborates closely with his clients to craft and execute a uniform strategy that can be (if necessary) carried out in multiple forums
- Given his training in international law, Andrew is well-suited to manage cross-border matters and has represented clients in disputes that spanned the globe, including resolving matters that were pending in other North American countries as well as countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, and South America
- As a licensed fixed-wing and UAS (drone) pilot, Andrew focuses on issues related to the aviation and aerospace industries
- He represents original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), government contractors, aircraft operators, and airport sponsors in contract negotiations
- pre-litigation risk assessment
- insurance-coverage disputes
- private litigation and arbitration
- and regulatory matters pending before the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Andrew also has robust experience helping operators and OEMs navigate incidents and accidents, including most recently working on matters related to EgyptAir Flight 804 and Atlas Flight 3591
- Andrew also routinely works with UAS and eVTOL companies, assisting them in negotiations and helping them complete regulatory or product-based risk assessments in order that these disruptive technologies can be deployed
- Given his UAS training, Andrew understands the unique issues presented by these new technologies and helps his clients assess risk and develop mitigation efforts before a bet-the-business issue is encountered
- Andrew’s clients are involved in some of the first drone delivery programs approved in the United States, he assists eVTOL component-parts manufacturers with risk-mitigation and insurance-coverage concerns, and he has negotiated cross-border agreements with and between UAS and eVTOL manufacturers and operators
- Andrew also represents commercial space companies with launch-related issues, from negotiations and approvals to dispute resolution
- He helps national and international clients address the full spectrum of legal issues encountered in the development or deployment of space assets
- This burgeoning area of the law is particular of interest to Andrew given the international (and beyond) implications associated with efforts to commercialize space
- Throughout his career working for companies in the aviation and aerospace industries, Andrew has experience litigating a wide variety of issues, including consumer class actions, mass actions, products-liability disputes, founders’ disputes, wrongful death, personal injury, and securities-related matters
- In so doing, Andrew has developed expertise litigating issues related to the Federal Aviation Regulations, Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990, the Airline Deregulation Act, the government-contractor defense, primary jurisdiction, airport sponsor grant assurances, and other issues commonly faced by aviation- and aerospace-industry clients
- Post-trial, Andrew continues to work with his clients
- After clerking at the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Andrew has represented clients in the U.S
- Supreme Court, nearly every federal circuit (2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and D.C.), and many state appellate courts
- Andrew’s appellate experience helps him develop a comprehensive case strategy from the outset of a dispute with the goal of ensuring that issues are not forfeited or waived at the trial court
- Andrew maintains an active pro bono practice, regularly accepting appellate appointments from the Sixth and Tenth Circuits
- He also has briefed and argued several appeals alongside a non-profit focused on immigrants’ rights
- Judicial Clerkships •Hon
- Helene N. White, U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2014-2015 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' 2021-2024 •Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2021-2024 •Appellate Practice, 2024 •Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, 2024 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Transport: Aviation and Air Travel - Litigation and Regulation •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Colorado Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2019, 2026
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Barr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Andrew Barr is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Colorado →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Andrew Barr is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Colorado →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Andrew Barr is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Colorado →
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
Andrew Barr is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in Colorado →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Colorado
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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