James Lebrun

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Biography

James LeBrun is an aviation attorney who provides advice and counsel to clients related to the purchase, sale, lease, finance, and operation of new and pre-owned aircraft as well as factional aircraft interests. James provides both high-level counsel (the view from “thirty-thousand feet”), and, when needed, a granular review of the business and regulatory landscape associated with the world-wide ownership and operation of business aircraft.

James, a lifelong aviation enthusiast, began his aviation career as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Marine Corps. He spent the better part of 19 years as a pilot (instructing, cargo, air ambulance, UHNWI transportation) and earned type ratings in multiple business aircraft. James maintains his certification as a flight instructor and is an FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic (A & P).

Concentrations

•Business and private aircraft acquisition and sales
•Indirect (Part 380) Air Carrier operations and compliance
•Acquisition of Part 135 Air Carriers
•Acquisition of Part 91K Fractional Aircraft Operator
•Aircraft ownership and operating advice on federal, state, and local tax issues
•Regulatory structuring and compliance
•Risk management
•Aircraft management and charter
•Texas Aircraft Property Tax Issues

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Corporate
  • Business Aviation
  • Aviation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,, B.S., Professional Aeronautics, 2007
Law School Attended:
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, J.D., 2013
Year of First Admission:
2013
Admission:
2013, Texas
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, State Bar of Texas, 2013-Present
•Member, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
•Member, NBAA Domestic Operations Committee
•Member, NBAA Part 135 Subcommittee
•Member, National Aircraft Finance Association
•Member, International Aircraft Dealers Association

Reported Cases:
Experience: Purchases & Sales: Representation of the estate of a high profile UHNWI with the orderly liquidation of entire (three (3) aircraft) flight department.; Representation of family-owned manufacturing business with the sale of current turbo-prop aircraft and the acquisition of mid-sized business jet aircraft.; Mergers & Acquisitions: Served as outside aviation counsel for the acquisition by a private equity group in connection with its acquisition of a large Part 91K and Part 135 fractional aircraft operator.; Representation of a private purchaser in the acquisition of a Part 135 commercial helicopter operation.; Served as outside aviation counsel for the acquisition of a large helicopter air tour operation.; Served as outside aviation counsel for the purchase of a large Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance Facility including the associated FAA certificated Repair Station.; Regulatory & Compliance: Representation of a per-seat Part 380 indirect air carrier with both the formation and on-going operations. Regularly provides advise related to DOT regulatory compliance.; Provide advice and guidance related to proper structures for aircraft ownership and operation and with regard to FAA .; Military Experience: Mechanic, United States Marine Corps, VMFA-312, 1988-1992; Previous Experience: Pilot, Empire Aviation Group, 2008-2010; Pilot, USA Jet Airlines, 2004-2008; Pilot, Cape Air, 2002; Pilot Airnet Systems, 2000-2002; Pilot, Ameriflight, LLC, 1999-2000; Professional Certifications: Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, Federal Aviation Administration; Airline Transport Pilot, Federal Aviation Administration; Flight Instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI, Federal Aviation Administration
ISLN:
1000350624

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