Frank J. Chiarchiaro
Equity Partner
New York
Telephone:
212-261-8278
E-Mail:
Practice Area(s)
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Aviation Products
Admission(s)
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1977, New York and U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; 1987, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Courts of Appeals: 1985 Eleventh Circuit ,1989 Fourth Circuit, 1991Fifth Circuit
Education
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Manhattan College, B. E. (Electrical Engineering), 1967
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New York University, M. S. (Electrical Engineering), 1970
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Brooklyn Law School, J. D., I976
Previous Experience
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Electrical Engineer with U.S. Navy 1969-1973 and U.S. Coast Guard 1973-1977
Representative Matters / Significant Cases
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Defense of military aircraft manufacturer in U.S. Court of Appeals Government Contractor Defense case
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Defense of equipment manufacturer in litigation arising from 1996 crash of ValuJet DC-9 in Miami, FL
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Defense of oil company in connection with claims that petroleum products damaged several hundred aircraft engines
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Defense of product manufacturer in litigation arising from 2000 crash of Alaska Airlines MD-80 off coast of Los Angeles, CA
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Defense of airframe and aircraft component part manufacturers in litigation
Professional Affiliations and Civic Activities
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NY State Bar Association
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Defense Research Institute
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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Contributed articles to professional journals
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Presented speeches at Marsh Aerospace Component Manufacturers Seminar and RIMS, and Product Liability Seminars for the Aircraft Builders Council