John D. McKay

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John D. McKay: Attorney with Park Avenue Law LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
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Biography

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 the Air France Flight 447 disaster and other aviation incidents.

John is licensed to practice law in eight U.S. states, England, and Ontario, and holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with instrument and multiengine ratings. 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.
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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Airline Accident

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Virginia, B.A., with distinction, 1982
Law School Attended:
University of Maine School of Law, J.D., 1985
Year of First Admission:
1985
Admission:
1985, Maine; 1985, West Virginia; 1985, United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia; 1985, United States District Court for the District of Maine; 1986, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; 1988, Virginia; 1988, United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia; 1988, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; 1997, Colorado; 1999, Florida; 2000, United States District Court for the District of Colorado; 2000, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; 2002, California; 2002, New York; 2009, England and Wales; 2014, Vermont; 2014, United States District Court for the Northern District of California; 2015, Ontario; 2016, United States District Court for the Central District of California; 2017, United States District Court for the Central District of Florida; 2017, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; 2018, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia; 2024, Utah
Certifications:
The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Recipient of Best Advocate Award, University of Maine School of Law, Co-founder and past president of the Thomas Jefferson American Inn of Court, Charlottesville, Virginia, Member Of The National Business Aviation Association NBAA
ISLN:
904951491

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (9 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)

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4.7/5.0 (15 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

John is one of the best attorneys I have known. He took my case when three other attorneys that I had contacted declined it because they did not believe it was worthy. John fought for me for 2 years a...

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