James LeBrun

James LeBrun is an aviation attorney who provides advice and counsel to clients related to the purchase, sale, lease, finance, and operation of new and pre-owned aircraft as well as factional aircraft interests. James provides both high-level counsel (the view from “thirty-thousand feet”), and, when needed, a granular review of the business and regulatory landscape associated with the world-wide ownership and operation of business aircraft.

James, a lifelong aviation enthusiast, began his aviation career as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Marine Corps. He spent the better part of 19 years as a pilot (instructing, cargo, air ambulance, UHNWI transportation) and earned type ratings in multiple business aircraft. James maintains his certification as a flight instructor and is an FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic (A&P).

Concentrations

• Business and private aircraft acquisition and sales
• Indirect (Part 380) Air Carrier operations and compliance
• Acquisition of Part 135 Air Carriers
• Acquisition of Part 91K Fractional Aircraft Operator
• Aircraft ownership and operating advice on federal, state, and local tax issues
• Regulatory structuring and compliance
• Risk management
• Aircraft management and charter
• Texas Aircraft Property Tax Issues