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Aviation attorney Ladd Sanger spoke with KVUE about the tragic jet crash in Scottsdale, Arizona, analyzing the potential causes and the investigation process. As both a jet-rated Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and an experienced aviation lawyer, Ladd explains the key issues investigators will assess and how aviation safety regulations come into play in high-profile crashes like this one. We invite…
Aviation attorney Mike Slack provided expert commentary in a Newsweek article exploring the frequency of plane crashes and what data tells us about aviation safety today. With his background as a former NASA engineer and veteran aviation attorney, Mike sheds light on industry safety standards, risk factors, and why flying remains one of the safest modes of transportation. We invite…
Aviation attorney Mike Slack was featured in a BBC article discussing the ongoing investigation into the tragic mid-air collision over Washington, D.C. As a former NASA engineer and seasoned aviation lawyer, Mike provides valuable perspectives on the challenges of airspace coordination and the potential factors behind the crash. We invite you to read the full…
Partner Ladd Sanger spoke with NBC DFW about the recent plane and helicopter collision over the Potomac River, addressing concerns around FAA staffing shortages and flight path regulations. Drawing from his extensive experience with mid-air collision cases, Ladd shares insights on how such incidents can be prevented in the future. We invite you to read the full article, “FAA…
Aviation Attorney and Pilot, Ladd Sanger, weighs in on Possible Reasons for Wyoming Crash killing 7 Yesterday’s Pilatus PC-12 accident in Wyoming appears to repeat a disturbing series of crashes resulting from sudden loss of control due to an autopilot malfunction. According to aviation attorney Ladd Sanger, who has handled several similar PC-12 accidents, the…
Joe Pitchford named Inaugural Recipient of Award June 12, 2024 — Slack Davis Sanger, LLP is pleased to announce Joe Pitchford, a 2024 graduate of Liberty Hill High School, as the recipient of the inaugural Bonnie Zook Scholarship, a testament to the dedication and stature of the founding and long-time administrator of the firm. Pitchford, 19,…
April 2, 2024 — Slack Davis Sanger, LLP is pleased to announce that two lawyers have been included in the 2024 selection of Thomson Reuters’ 2024 “Super Lawyers – Rising Stars” list for Texas. John R. Davis has been recognized in this category every year since 2018, and Dillon Vaughn has been recognized since 2023.…
Austin, TX-based Slack Davis Sanger LLP is pleased to announce the launch of a new Business Administration scholarship. The scholarship is intended to commemorate the semi-retirement of the firm’s first employee, Bonnie Zook, and will award $3,000 to a student studying Business Administration or Law at an accredited college or university. Slack Davis Sanger LLP…
Anyone who owns a 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe may have a high-voltage (HV) battery that could result in a vehicle fire. The defect has not been identified and the root cause is still being investigated. As a result, the automaker is advising owners to temporarily refrain from recharging these vehicles and not to park them…
Slack and Sanger Among First Texas lawyers to Receive New Aviation Law Certification Austin, Texas – Slack Davis Sanger is pleased to announce that Michael L. Slack and Ladd C. Sanger have received Board Certification in Aviation Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This achievement sets the two apart in Aviation Law, as…