Todd Dixon focuses his practice on aviation law and commercial litigation. A retired military officer and pilot himself, Todd is passionate about aviation law and the clients he serves.
Todd A. Dixon
Partner
Grand Rapids
171 Monroe Avenue N.W.Suite 1000
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2694
Indianapolis
11 S. Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204-3535
Todd A. Dixon
Partner
Grand Rapids
171 Monroe Avenue N.W.Suite 1000
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2694
Indianapolis
11 S. Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204-3535
Todd Dixon focuses his practice on aviation law and commercial litigation. A retired military officer and pilot himself, Todd is passionate about aviation law and the clients he serves.
- OVERVIEW
- EXPERIENCE
- INSIGHTS & EVENTS
Todd's practice encompasses a wide variety of aviation law practice areas. He has structured aviation transactions, including domestic and foreign-based aircraft purchases and sales, like-kind exchanges, timeshare agreements, interchange agreements, joint and fractional ownership agreements, personal and executive use policies, FAA registrations, Cape Town Convention and International Registry matters, and aircraft leasing transactions.
Todd also provides legal counsel on aviation-related issues such as aircraft ownership structures, federal excise tax planning, state sales and use tax planning, and depreciation planning. Todd frequently advises on aviation insurance coverage matters, warranty matters, ongoing service requirements, and regulatory requirements and enforcement matters. In addition, Todd represents clients in complex aviation lawsuits.
During Todd’s 20-year active-duty United States Air Force career, he amassed more than 2,000 flying hours, primarily in KC-135 and C-12 aircraft operated in multiple combat environments throughout the world. Todd retired from the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel. Trained and experienced in problem-solving and accustomed to working in a fast-paced, unforgiving and high-stakes environment, he has leveraged that experience to provide timely, accurate and focused legal services to clients.
Todd is active in the legal community, specifically in the area of aviation law. A leader in pro bono work, he provides substantial legal services to numerous nonprofit organizations and has been active in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana’s Pro Bono Program. He has also chaired various continuing legal education programs on aviation topics.
Professional and Community Involvement
Former chair, Indiana State Bar Association's Aviation Law Committee
Chair, various Continuing Legal Education programs on aviation topics
Board of directors, Indiana Legal Services
Member, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
Member, International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT)
Honors
Indiana Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2017-2019
Joseph A. Maley Pro Bono Award, 2014