Jennifer Castro

Partner

Fort Lauderdale, FL

She/Her

"I am responsive, reliable, and honest. I take pride in communicating well with my clients."

954-375-1148

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Jennifer Castro

Partner

Fort Lauderdale, FL

She/Her

"I am responsive, reliable, and honest. I take pride in communicating well with my clients."

954-375-1148

Email amNhc3Ryb0BoaW5zaGF3bGF3LmNvbQ==

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About Jennifer

With almost a decade of experience, Jennifer represents aviation companies in litigation involving insurance claims, defense litigation, and federal and regulatory enforcement actions. She also handles contract disputes, wrongful death, and product liability. Her client roster includes aerospace manufacturers, aircraft and engine leasing companies, aircraft managers, 14 CFR Part 135 charter operators, fleet owners, foreign airline operators, flight schools, and 14 CFR Part 145 repair stations.

Jennifer also represents aviation professionals such as fixed base operators, pilots, and flight attendants, in personal injury and property damage claims.

At the forefront of evolving circumstances due to the Russian-Ukraine conflict, Jennifer is engaged in an aviation insurance coverage lawsuit involving engines currently located in Russia and Ukraine. The repercussions of its resolution will likely impact the aviation insurance industry for years to come.

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Experience

Resolved, prior to trial, a coverage dispute involving an aviation insurer and aircraft engines stranded in Russia due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Resolved, prior to trial, a mid-air collision case involving a fixed-wing aircraft and a rotorcraft that resulted in two fatalities, representing a flight school and a certified flight instructor in the matter.
Obtained a favorable summary final judgment ruling by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida in favor of an air ambulance service provider.
Successfully argued that Plaintiffs’ injury claims arising from an international flight were preempted by the Montreal Convention.
Obtained a jury verdict in favor of an aviation charter company client, including an award for punitive damages. Served as second chair of a jury trial in state court which involved the unlawful dissemination of intellectual property.