Robert A. Braun
About Robert
Robert has extensive experience in regulatory compliance and liability defense in the aerospace industry. He counsels airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and private aviation clients on FAA regulations, certification, licensing, accident investigations, and insurance disputes. Robert is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of aviation law and operations, with a strong emphasis on proactive risk management and practical solutions.
A former active-duty JAG officer in the United States Air Force, Robert served as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. During his five years of active-duty service, he was appointed as the attorney-advisor to several Aircraft Major Mishap Accident Investigation Boards and defended pilots before Flying Evaluation Boards.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Represented a pilot-owner’s estate following a mid-air collision involving traffic avoidance systems.
- Successfully defended a pilot-owner’s estate following an engine failure crash of a vintage jet in Wisconsin.
- Defended a repair facility following the loss of a Mooney aircraft in Indiana.
- Won summary judgment in favor of an aviation insurer following a runway excursion in Wisconsin.
- Obtained summary judgment for an airline in Cook County, Illinois, based on proper emergency response.
Credentials
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School, JD, 1997
- University of Notre Dame, BA
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Texas
- Wisconsin
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- US Military Court of Criminal Appeals
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Robert presents on evidence preservation in aviation cases, focusing on best practices for maintaining evidence integrity.
Interests
Community/Civic Activities
- National Ski Patrol, Volunteer Ski Patroller
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Robert presents on evidence preservation in aviation cases, focusing on best practices for maintaining evidence integrity.
