Atty. John D. McKay
John D. McKay is the Managing Attorney at Park Avenue Law LLC, focusing on aviation-related wrongful death and personal injury litigation, as well as jet and turboprop transactions.
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John D. McKay is a Principal based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Park Avenue Law LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on aviation. Admitted to practice in Maine (1985), West Virginia (1985), United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia (1985), and United States District Court for the District of Maine (1985). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John D. McKay is the Managing Attorney at Park Avenue Law LLC, focusing on aviation-related wrongful death and personal injury litigation, as well as jet and turboprop transactions
- Before transitioning to plaintiff representation, John defended airlines in litigation and later served as a Claims Attorney for one of the world’s top aviation insurers
- During his time there, he co-managed the defense of global product liability cases for The Boeing Company and GE Aviation and handled claims related to major aviation disasters and other aviation incidents
- He has tried numerous cases before juries in courts across the country with an impressive record of success
- John is licensed to practice law in eight U.S. states, is licensed as a Solicitor in England and Wales, and as a Barrister and Solicitor in Ontario, Canada
- He holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with instrument and multiengine ratings from the FAA and has taught Aviation Law and Commercial Pilot Skills at the university level
- He earned his B.A. with Distinction from the University of Virginia and his J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law, where he was recognized as Best Advocate on the Moot Court team
- John also co-founded the Thomas Jefferson Inn of Court and has served on various ethics and professionalism committees
- He enjoys travel, skiing, marksmanship, hiking and of course, flying
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Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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