Aviation Outfitters

Aviation Outfitters

Retaining Counsel

Proposal

Executive Summary

Aviation Outfitters (AO) formalized the Legal Counsel Research Team (Team) to research and recommend an outside lawyer or law firm to review a new $50,000,000 contract with Flight Express (FE). The Team developed a scope, identified key requirements, and researched and interviewed various lawyers and law firms. As a result, the Team recommends Johanson, Williams and Henderson, L.L.C. because of their experience in numerous areas of aviation law as a viable entity that will aid AO in its legal needs.

Additionally by seeking counsel now, AO can better protect itself and save money by establishing access to legal counsel before any legal problems occur (Brooks).

Scope

To recommend a lawyer(s) or law firm to act as counsel for AO to review the contract presented by FE as well as act as general legal counsel for future needs.

Approach

The Team will achieve selection of counsel based on the experience of the law firm (counsel), its ability to address our needs, and an appropriate culture match and mission fit. We will also seek counsel with similar ethics and values.

• Identify AO’s business needs for a potential lawyer/client relationship

• Determine counsel requirements

• Research and interview outside lawyers or law firms to review the contract between AO and FE and provide legal counsel for matters related to aviation litigation

• Determine adequate terms

• Recommend the most appropriate lawyer or law firm that will meet AO’s objective

• Obtain approval from Robert Ornellas (Manager)

History of Aviation Outfitters

Founded in 1943, AO is the brainchild of James and Thomas Melville. Borrowing $30,000 from their father, the Melville brothers opened their doors in an attempt to help support the American efforts during World War II. The brothers’ vision has enabled the company to maintain its reputation for excellence while developing technologies