Clark Hill Adds Aviation Specialist Roy Goldberg to Litigation Team

Clark Hill announced today that Roy Goldberg has joined its litigation team as a Member in Washington, D.C.

Goldberg’s primary focus is in the aviation industry. He represents airlines, airports, fixed-base operators, charter companies, helicopter companies, and other aviation industry entities in regulatory and litigation matters.

“I’ve been fascinated by the airline industry my entire life and strive to combine passion for the industry with practical legal judgment,” Goldberg said. My primary objective as a lawyer is to help ensure that airlines are able to operate without undue government interference and that airports are reasonably available to all aeronautical users.”

Goldberg uses federal preemption to get cases against airlines dismissed before discovery is required and to help ensure that airports comply with federal grant assurance obligations. His cases have involved successful challenges to airport rates and charges and protecting airports against legal claims based on noise and environmental issues. Goldberg also defends airlines in class actions and against claims under the antitrust laws, RICO, and various federal and state laws.

“We’re thrilled to have Roy joining our team. His niche focus in aviation greatly enhances our reach in that industry,” said Kaveri Subbarao, Executive Director for Strategic Growth of the firm’s litigation team.

Goldberg earned his law degree from the University of Colorado. He is currently the liaison between the American Bar Association and its Air and Space Law Forum and was President of the International Aviation Club in Washington, D.C. from 2020 to 2021.