Tim Maher is a litigator who helps clients resolve complex matters in the aviation and private education sectors. He is known for his common-sense approach, insightful strategies and a down-to-earth communication style that connects with clients, judges, and juries alike. An engaging and effective advocate, Tim’s clients value his ability to analyze problems and set forth resolutions that dovetail with their goals.

As an aviation lawyer, Tim advises aircraft owners, operators and pilots. His work involves claims surrounding investigations, accidents, injuries and deaths. With a unique understanding of the regulatory and investigative issues surrounding the aviation industry, Tim helps clients develop practices and procedures that mitigate future risk and facilitate prompt responses to regulatory scrutiny.

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I am committed to finding legal solutions and managing litigation in a way that does justice while causing the least amount of disruption to clients and their businesses."
Experience
  • Barnes & Thornburg attorneys handled claims on behalf of the owner of an aircraft involved in a crash in which the pilot and four passengers were killed. All four passenger wrongful death cases were resolved within 12 weeks of the accident – thus sparing the families further trauma. The team then conducted an independent investigation into the cause of the accident, including full-scale reconstruction. The attorneys also appealed the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) fault determination through the U.S. Supreme Court and lobbied both administrative agencies and Congress for improved safety regulations.
  • Barnes & Thornburg attorneys represented Venture International, LLC, a business management and executive coaching organization, in a nine-day jury trial in Elkhart County, Indiana, involving claims of tortious interference with an at-will employment agreement and negligence made by a former credit union CEO, who was seeking $1.1 million. The jury returned a complete defense verdict on behalf of our client after an hour of deliberation.
Credentials

Education

  • Concannon Programme of International Law in London
  • Cornell College, B.S.S., Special Studies in History, Politics and English
  • Notre Dame Law School, J.D.

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana
  • Missouri
  • Illinois (Inactive)

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
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