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John Craig Weller
cweller@gkglaw.com
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BIRTHPLACE AND DATE:
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Washington, D.C. - July 29, 1944
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EDUCATION:
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1977 - Juris Doctor, University of Virginia
1974 - Bachelor of Arts, high distinction, George Mason University
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BAR ADMISSIONS:
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District of Columbia, Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th , 7th, and D.C. Circuits
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
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2002 - Present
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Galland, Kharasch, Greenberg, Fellman & Swirsky, P.C.
Of Counsel concentrating in aviation transactional representation,
emphasizing aircraft purchase, sale, and lease transactions; federal
and state taxation implications of aircraft transactions, ownership,
and operation; representation of airlines, business aircraft owners
and operators, and individual airmen concerning issues arising out of
federal safety and economic regulation of aircraft; representation of
airlines, aircraft operators and individuals in FAA and NTSB proceedings.
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1988 - 2002
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Filler & Weller, P.C.
Partner specializing in all facets of airline and business aviation
regulation and related business transactions.
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1985 - 1988
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Federal Aviation Administration
Attorney, Office of the Chief Counsel
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1977 - 1984
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Civil Aeronautics Board
Attorney, Office of the General Counsel
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AREAS OF CONCENTRATION:
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Aviation, Tax and Business (transactional) representation.
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PUBLICATIONS:
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Numerous presentations to various aviation trade associations
and articles in magazines and periodicals relating to aircraft acquisition
and leasing, fractional ownership, aircraft operations, FAA and DOT
enforcement, and related topics. |
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
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Chairman- 1999-2001: Tax Committee, National Business Aircraft Association.
Legal Advisor: Board of Directors, Professional Aviation Maintenance Association.
Participant: FAA Fractional Ownership Advisory Rulemaking Committee (FOARC).
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