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# FitzHunt

Legal talent, energy and experience trusted by world-class companies.

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## Posts

- [News & Articles](http://fitzhunt.com/news-articles/)
- [We're hiring — FitzHunt has openings in our Chicago office for two exceptional attorneys of 2 to 6 years of experience.](http://fitzhunt.com/fitzhunt-hiring-chicago-2-associates/) - Successful candidates should have experience in both federal and state courts, with experience handling products and premises liability claims, personal injury claims, and complex litigation.
- [Aircraft Builders Council, Inc. Law Report - Fall 2023](http://fitzhunt.com/aircraft-builders-council-inc-law-report-fall-2023/) - The ABC Underwriters, as part of their comprehensive insurance plan, have requested Fitzpatrick & Hunt, Pagano, Aubert, LLP to prepare periodic reports on topics of interest to the members. Four articles appear in this Law Report relating to various aspects of products liability law.
- [Aircraft Builders Council, Inc. Law Report - Fall 2025](http://fitzhunt.com/aircraft-builders-council-inc-law-report-fall-2025/) - The ABC Underwriters, as part of their comprehensive insurance plan, have requested Fitzpatrick & Hunt, Pagano, Aubert, LLP to prepare periodic reports on topics of interest to the members. Three articles appear in this Law Report relating to various aspects of products liability law.
- [Women in Aviation week](http://fitzhunt.com/women-in-aviation-week/) - FitzHunt is a proud supporter of Women in Aviation week, as well as throughout the year, and we thank all of our female colleagues and clients for their invaluable contributions.
- [There’s No Place Like Home: A Brief Personal Jurisdiction Analysis Of Products Liability Claims](http://fitzhunt.com/personal-jurisdiction-analysis-products-liability-claims/) - It is not uncommon for a plaintiff to engage in “forum shopping” to initiate litigation in a state court which has historically treated claims against corporations favorably.
- [Immunity from Liability for Aircraft Lessors](http://fitzhunt.com/immunity-from-liability-for-aircraft-lessors/) - If an owner of an aircraft leases the aircraft to another, who then causes property damage or personal injury while using it, it would not seem fair to hold the owner/lessor liable
- [Garrett J. Fitzpatrick Awarded Freedom of the City of London](http://fitzhunt.com/garrett-j-fitzpatrick-awarded-freedom-of-the-city-of-london/) - As we start this New Year, it is with great pleasure that we announce that Garrett J. Fitzpatrick was nominated for and will be awarded the Freedom of the City of London through an Order passed by the Court of Common Council of London.
- [Aircraft Builders Council, Inc. Law Report - Fall 2022](http://fitzhunt.com/aircraft-builders-council-inc-law-report-fall-2022/) - The ABC Underwriters, as part of their comprehensive insurance plan, have requested Fitzpatrick & Hunt, Pagano, Aubert, LLP to prepare periodic reports on topics of interest to the members. Four articles appear in this Law Report relating to various aspects of products liability law.
- [Aircraft Builders Council, Inc. Law Report - Fall 2021](http://fitzhunt.com/aircraft-builders-council-inc-law-report-fall-2021/) - The ABC Underwriters, as part of their comprehensive insurance plan, have requested Fitzpatrick & Hunt, Pagano, Aubert, LLP to prepare periodic reports on topics of interest to the members. Four articles appear in this Law Report relating to various aspects of products liability law.

## Pages

- [Home](http://fitzhunt.com/) - FitzHunt — talent, energy and experience trusted by world-class companies. FitzHunt focuses on all facets of civil and commercial litigation, providing sound, practical and vigorous representation of sophisticated clients. Our Areas of Expertise Aerospace & Telecommunication Satellites: Litigation and Coverage Aviation Law and Litigation Commercial Litigation Construction Litigation Disaster Emergency Response / Crisis Management General
- [Locations](http://fitzhunt.com/locations/) - FitzHunt Locations We serve as trusted advisors to our clients throughout the world from our offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Princeton, NJ, Stamford, CT, and Chicago, IL. New York Tower 49Twelve East 49th Street, 34th FloorNew York, NY 10017P 212.937.4000F 212.937.4050 Connecticut One Landmark Square21st FloorStamford, CT 06901 P 203-580-4000F 203-580-4350 New Jersey Forrestal
- [Expertise](http://fitzhunt.com/expertise/) - FitzHunt—decades of experience in a wide range of civil, commercial, industrial, contractual matters. Our team has a winning track record serving clients with practical solutions to complex problems. Aerospace & Telecommunication Satellites: Litigation and Coverage The firm is a pioneer in space law. We participated in manuscripting one of the earliest satellite launch and in-orbit
- [Firm](http://fitzhunt.com/firm/) - FitzHunt — we focus on all facets of civil and commercial litigation. FitzHunt's seasoned litigators achieve timely and cost-effective solutions to our client's legal and business needs. We have the breadth and depth of experience to handle the most demanding and complex litigation, and never lose sight of the need to provide hands-on, responsive representation.
- [Verdicts & Decisions](http://fitzhunt.com/verdicts-decisions/) - Significant verdicts and decisions in which FitzHunt has been involved. Fitzpatrick & Hunt Obtained Summary Judgment in Helicopter Water Drop Case Handled by Suzanne McNulty and Mark Irvine A CALIFORNIA STATE COURT AGREED WITH OUR ARGUMENTS THAT A FEDERAL CONTRACTOR PROVIDING HELICOPTER FIREFIGHTING SERVICES WAS IMMUNE FROM A NEGLIGENCE LAWSUIT FILED BY A FIREFIGHTER INJURED
- [Disclaimer](http://fitzhunt.com/disclaimer/) - Disclaimer The materials contained on this website are designed to enable you to learn more about the services that FitzHunt (Fitzpatrick, Hunt & Pagano, LLP) offers to its clients. These materials do not, and are not intended to, constitute legal advice, nor are they intended as a source of advertising or solicitation. Your use of
- [People](http://fitzhunt.com/people/) - The FitzHunt team vigorously represents our clients, bringing decades of experience and successes to everything we handle. Fitzpatrick & Hunt Obtained Summary Judgment in Helicopter Water Drop Case Handled by Suzanne McNulty and Mark Irvine Fitzpatrick & Hunt Obtains Dismissal of Defendant Skurka Aerospace, Inc. Based on Lack of Personal Jurisdiction in Case Handled by
- [Contact](http://fitzhunt.com/contact/) - Contact FitzHunt While this website provides general information, it does not constitute legal advice. For guidance on specific legal issues, please contact one of our offices to schedule a meeting with a lawyer – call, email info@fitzhunt.com or complete the online form. Fitzpatrick, Hunt & Pagano, LLP New York T: 212.937.4000 Princeton T: 609.606.6940 Stamford
- [Careers](http://fitzhunt.com/careers/) - Career Opportunities FitzHunt has an ongoing need for lawyers with exceptional abilities. The Firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, marital status or sexual orientation, familial status, ancestry, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, cellular or blood trait or genetic information and gender identity and
- [Privacy Policy](http://fitzhunt.com/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy This privacy policy applies to information collected online from users of this website. In this policy, you can learn what kind of information we collect, when and how we might use that information, how we protect the information, and the choices you have with respect to your personal information.What personal information is collected

## Lawyer

- [Chris Mills](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/chris-mills/) - Chris Mills is a seasoned trial lawyer who brings a decade of litigation experience across federal, state, and administrative courts to the firm's aviation and commercial litigation practice. Chris built his foundation as a criminal prosecutor, serving as lead counsel in complex matters across three jurisdictions where he developed a reputation for thorough preparation, sound
- [Riley Wallis](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/riley-wallis/) - Riley Wallis is an associate in the firm’s litigation practice at Fitzpatrick, Hunt & Pagano, LLP. Riley has experience across all phases of litigation, from pleadings through trial and appeal. His litigation experience includes aviation, employment, commercial, and personal injury matters. He has been part of trial teams in jury trials through verdict and has
- [Chris Valletta](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/chris-valletta/) - Chris Valletta is a successful veteran litigator, experienced in defending high-exposure cases. He has secured defense verdicts in multi-million-dollar matters in both state and federal court. A Staten Island native, he prides himself on connecting with clients on a personal level. Chris began his career in public service, first with the Nassau County District Attorney’s
- [Will Skinner](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/will-skinner/) - Will Skinner is a trial lawyer and the Managing Partner of the Los Angeles Office of Fitzpatrick Hunt & Pagano. Will has approximately 40 weeks as lead trial counsel handling complex aviation product liability, commercial and employment cases, and at least six plus weeks as second chair/co-trial counsel. Will’s trial and litigation experience covers a
- [Sydney Monroe](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/sydney-monroe/) - Sydney Monroe is an associate in the New York City office. She graduated from Villanova University in 2021 with a B.A. in Political Science. She received her J.D. in 2024 from Rutgers Law School in Newark, New Jersey. While at Rutgers, she worked for the Education and Health Law Clinic, where she represented parents of
- [Christopher J. Raistrick](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/christopher-j-raistrick/) - Christopher Raistrick is a skilled litigator and trial lawyer with almost 30 years of experience handling aviation, commercial, insurance, and toxic tort matters. Leveraging his degree in chemistry, Christopher has an analytical mind well suited for complex litigation in the aviation and aerospace sector. For much of his career, Christopher has counseled major manufacturing companies,
- [Nicole Beidleman](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/nicole-beidleman/) - Nicole Beidleman is an associate in the New York City office. She graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 2020 with a B.A. in Policy Management. She received her J.D. from New York School of Law in 2023. During law school, she served as the Secretary of the Hellenic Law Association and as Secretary
- [Kurt Schlueter](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/kurt-schlueter/) - Kurt Schlueter focuses his practice on the defense of general and commercial aviation matters in jurisdictions across the globe. Kurt handles a wide variety of cases involving complex product liability, personal injury, premises liability, and has successfully represented the interests of numerous aircraft manufacturers, airlines, pilots, maintenance facilities, cargo carriers, and component part manufacturers. He
- [Todd M Saranecki](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/todd-m-saranecki/) - A seasoned litigator, Todd focuses on representing clients in general and commercial aviation product liability and tort disputes, with an emphasis on defending aircraft and component parts manufacturers against product liability claims nationwide. Todd also represents aircraft owners, pilots, fixed base operators, and maintenance facilities in lawsuits arising from general aviation accidents, and domestic and
- [Brian Maye](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/brian-maye/) - Brian Maye is an experienced trial attorney who focuses his practice on the aviation and aerospace industries. Brian represents airlines, airports, air ambulance companies, air cargo carriers, and other aviation industry entities in litigation and regulatory matters. Brian practices in state and federal court, including consolidated and multi-district proceedings. Brian represents air carriers in litigation
- [Shane B. Nichols](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/shane-b-nichols/) - Shane Nichols has spent his entire career litigating general and commercial aviation matters throughout the country, providing him with the expertise necessary to address the complex and unique situations that inevitably arise in the aviation industry. Shane’s experience includes the representation of component part manufacturers, airlines, airport service providers, and maintenance facilities in intricate matters
- [James W. Hunt](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/james-w-hunt/) - After college, Jim proudly served for three years in the U.S. Army as an artillery officer and helicopter pilot before attending law school. He practiced for several years with a criminal defense firm and, for the last 35 years of his career, specialized in litigating civil cases. Jim was lead counsel in numerous large and
- [Garrett J. Fitzpatrick](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/garrett-j-fitzpatrick/) - Gary was one of the Founding Partners of the Firm and practiced product liability and aviation law for over 45 years, representing major companies from all over the world. Gary served as lead defense counsel for his clients in complex litigation arising from airline catastrophes, military crashes, and general aviation accidents. His expertise in product
- [Matthew D. Kennedy](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/matthew-d-kennedy/) - Matt serves as national recovery counsel to one of the world’s largest insurers. He prides himself on exceeding expectations and delivering results. Managing a network of attorneys in all fifty states, he solves problems relating to retained limits, liens, deductible obligations, collateral, contribution, and indemnity. He’s made sizeable recoveries in subrogation actions involving aviation losses,
- [Joseph A. Franceski](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/joseph-a-franceski/) - Joe Franceski is a nationally-recognized expert on complex insurance coverage and litigation. Joe effectively utilizes his experience to represent parties dealing with challenging Aviation, Comprehensive General Liability (CGL) and “All Risk” commercial policy controversies. Prior to coming to FitzHunt, in 2018, he was a Managing Director and Head of Aviation and Space Claims (US) at
- [Ralph V. Pagano](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/ralph-v-pagano/) - As a Founding and Equity Partner of the firm, Ralph Pagano has helped develop a nationwide practice focusing on complex disputes involving some of the world’s preeminent companies. Ralph represents a wide range of clients including some of the most prestigious Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies in the world, to pro bono clients that
- [Thomas R. Pantino](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/thomas-r-pantino/) - Tom has handled claims and litigation representing numerous component part manufacturers and service providers throughout the U.S. and abroad since joining the the FitzHunt attorneys in 1993. The vast majority of Tom’s cases have involved product liability claims alleging wrongful death, personal injury and property damage. Prior to becoming an attorney, Tom was a systems
- [Mark S. Susina](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/mark-s-susina/) - Mark Susina is an aviation litigation attorney with significant experience representing clients in the aviation and insurance industries. Mark's practice has primarily focused on the defense of airlines, aircraft operators, aircraft and aviation component manufacturers, ground service providers, and aircraft maintenance facilities, in tort litigation brought by injured plaintiffs or the estates of wrongful death
- [Nicholas C. Bart](http://fitzhunt.com/lawyer/nicholas-c-bart/) - Nick Bart is a respected trial lawyer who manages the Chicago office. He focuses his practice in the representation of clients in the aviation and aerospace industry. For more than 20 years he has counseled major manufacturing clients, operators, and repair stations in courts throughout the United States and internationally. Nick has obtained successful results

## Location

- [Los Angeles](http://fitzhunt.com/location/los-angeles/) - / All Locations California US Bank Tower633 West Fifth Street28th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90071P 213.873.2100F 213.873.2125 Email Us Our Los Angeles Team: James W. Hunt Founding Partner Retired / Los Angeles Private: Suzanne N. McNulty Partner Retired / Los Angeles Will Skinner Partner / Los Angeles Riley Wallis Associate / Los Angeles Chris Mills Associate / Chicago / Los Angeles
- [New York](http://fitzhunt.com/location/new-york/) - / All Locations New York Tower 49Twelve East 49th Street34th FloorNew York, NY 10017P 212.937.4000F 212.937.4050 Email Us Our New York Team: Nicole Beidleman Associate / New York Garrett J. Fitzpatrick Founding Partner Retired / New York Joseph A. Franceski Special Counsel / New York / Stamford Matthew D. Kennedy Partner / New York / Stamford Ralph V. Pagano Managing Partner
- [Stamford](http://fitzhunt.com/location/stamford/) - / All Locations Connecticut One Landmark Square21st FloorStamford, CT 06901 P 203-580-4000F 203-580-4350 Email Us Our Stamford Team: Joseph A. Franceski Special Counsel / New York / Stamford Matthew D. Kennedy Partner / New York / Stamford
- [Chicago](http://fitzhunt.com/location/chicago/) - / All Locations Illinois 10 South LaSalle StreetSuite 3400Chicago, IL 60603P 312.728.4000F 312.728.4950 Email Us Our Chicago Team: Mark S. Susina Special Counsel / Chicago Nicholas C. Bart Partner / Chicago Shane B. Nichols Partner / Chicago Brian Maye Partner / Chicago Kurt Schlueter Partner / Chicago Todd M Saranecki Partner / Chicago Christopher J. Raistrick Partner / Chicago Chris Mills Associate
- [Princeton](http://fitzhunt.com/location/princeton/) - / All Locations New Jersey Forrestal Village116 Village BoulevardSuite 200Princeton, NJ 08540P 609.606.6940F 609.606.6941 Email Us Our Princeton Team: Ralph V. Pagano Managing Partner / New York / Princeton

## Practice Areas

- [Environmental / Toxic Torts](http://fitzhunt.com/practice-areas/environmental-toxic-torts/) - Having initially handled lead paint litigation, our attorneys have since developed enduring relationships with several insurers and manufacturers faced with an explosion of litigation involving injuries from prolonged exposure to asbestos, silica, benzene, mold, and other contaminants.
- [Subrogation](http://fitzhunt.com/practice-areas/subrogation/) - We are proud to partner with carriers in making sizeable recoveries nationwide. We made one of the first-ever subrogation recoveries against a manufacturer of a telecommunications satellite, and have also had major successes subrogating aviation losses.
- [Products Liability](http://fitzhunt.com/practice-areas/products-liability/) - The FtizHunt team of attorneys enable our clients to successfully overcome the challenge​ of product liability lawsuits.
- [Healthcare / Medical Devices](http://fitzhunt.com/practice-areas/healthcare-medical-devices/) - The FitzHunt legal team enables manufacturers of medical devices to prepare for the worst case.
- [Disaster Emergency Response / Crisis Management](http://fitzhunt.com/practice-areas/disaster-emergency-response-crisis-management/) - FitzHunt has represented both large and small companies successfully in disasters where lives were at risk and millions of dollars were at stake.
- [Premises Liability](http://fitzhunt.com/practice-areas/premises-liability/) - Fitzhunt defends property owners, landlords and their insurers, and have obtained favorable outcomes in Dram Shop actions on behalf of restaurants and bars.
- [Personal Injury Defense](http://fitzhunt.com/practice-areas/personal-injury-defense/) - FitzHunt counsels in the toxic tort arena and for commercial general liability (CGL) insurers, for whom we handle a large volume of personal injury claims.
- [Insurance and Reinsurance](http://fitzhunt.com/practice-areas/insurance-and-reinsurance/) - FitzHunt attorneys have litigated and arbitrated disputes in all principal areas of insurance and reinsurance law.
- [General Civil Litigation](http://fitzhunt.com/practice-areas/general-civil-litigation/) - FitzHunt attorneys represent clients in nearly all aspects of general civil litigation in both state and federal courts throughout the United States.
- [Construction Litigation](http://fitzhunt.com/practice-areas/construction-litigation/) - FitzHunt attorneys are experienced in representing building contractors and their insurers in all manner of construction defect claims.
- [Commercial Litigation](http://fitzhunt.com/practice-areas/commercial-litigation/) - The FitzHunt team of attorneys has decades of experience representing clients on a broad range of complex commercial issues.
- [Aviation Law and Litigation](http://fitzhunt.com/practice-areas/aviation-law-and-litigation/) - The FitzHunt aviation and aerospace team has an outstanding track record in successfully defending clients around the world.
- [Aerospace & Telecommunication Satellites: Litigation and Coverage](http://fitzhunt.com/practice-areas/aerospace-telecommunication-satellites-litigation-and-coverage/) - FitzHunt participated in manuscripting one of the earliest satellite launch and in-orbit policies. Since that time, we have represented scores of satellite insurers.

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](http://fitzhunt.com/category/uncategorized/)
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- [Aviation Law and Litigation](http://fitzhunt.com/category/aviation-law-and-litigation/)
- [Product Liability](http://fitzhunt.com/category/product-liability/)