(313) 962-9899 David R. Baxter [email protected] Of Counsel | Detroit Office www.gallaghersharp.com For over 30 years, the majority of Dave Baxter’s practice has revolved around the aviation industry. He defends Part 121 carriers, Part 135 operators, and Part 91 aircraft owners, airports, and pilots of all ratings in personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, product liability, premises liability, cargo, and regulatory litigation. He practices at every level in state and federal courts and has handled multidistrict and class-action proceedings. He also regularly appears before the National Transportation Safety Board and other regulatory agencies. As part of his practice, Dave counsels and represents foreign and domestic insurance carriers in aviation-related insurance litigation. Dave is a frequent speaker on the interrelationship of Michigan Law and Federal Aviation Regulations concerning UAV (Drones) and recently testified before the Michigan House of Representatives Committee on Criminal Justice regarding the Operations of Drones and Airspace Limitations by Law Enforcement and Private Citizens. Practice Areas • Transportation Bar Admissions • 1980, Michigan • United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan • United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan Education • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D., 1979) • Michigan State University (B.S., 1976) Professional Memberships • Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) • National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Bar Association • Lawyer Pilot Bar Association • American Bar Association • State Bar of Michigan (Founding Member, Chair (2007-2008), Aviation Law Section) CLEVELAND COLUMBUS DETROIT TOLEDO 1215 Superior Avenue, 7th Floor 35 North Fourth Street, Suite 200 211 West Fort Street, Suite 660 420 Madison Avenue, Suite 1250 Cleveland, OH 44114 Columbus, OH 43215 Detroit, MI 48226 Toledo, OH 43604 Phone: (216) 241-5310 Phone: (614) 340-2300 Phone: (313) 962-9160 Phone: (419) 241-4860 Fax: (216) 241-1608 Fax: (614) 340-2301 Fax: (313) 962-9167 Fax: (419) 241-4866 Page 2 Publications & Presentations • Comcast Newsmakers: “Drone Laws with David Baxter,” Xfinity On Demand, November 21, 2016 • Co-Presenter, “Michigan Drone Law,” State Bar of Michigan Solo & Small Firm and Aviation Law Sections, Detroit, Michigan, June 2016 • “The Montreal Convention and International Carriage by Air,” Michigan Bar Journal, Vol., 94, No. 12, pp. 34-37, December 2015 • Co-Presenter, "Aerial Drones: What You Should Know", Advocates and Leaders for Police & Community Trust ALPACT), Detroit, Michigan, October 2015 • “Current State of Michigan Drone Law,” Lakeshore Bar Association, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, September 2015 • “General Aviation Issues,” Lawyer Pilot Bar Association Summer Conference, July 2009 • “Aviation Insurance Issues for Part 91 Aircraft Pilots and Owners,” Bureau of Aeronautics - Michigan Department of Transportation, June 2008 • “Current Issues for Pilots and the FAA,” Great Lakes International Aviation Conference, February 2008 • Co-Author, “General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994,” Journal of Air Law and Commerce, 1995 CLEVELAND COLUMBUS DETROIT TOLEDO 1215 Superior Avenue, 7th Floor 35 North Fourth Street, Suite 200 211 West Fort Street, Suite 660 420 Madison Avenue, Suite 1250 Cleveland, OH 44114 Columbus, OH 43215 Detroit, MI 48226 Toledo, OH 43604 Phone: (216) 241-5310 Phone: (614) 340-2300 Phone: (313) 962-9160 Phone: (419) 241-4860 Fax: (216) 241-1608 Fax: (614) 340-2301 Fax: (313) 962-9167 Fax: (419) 241-4866 .