Alireza Alivandivafa - Aircraft Operations, Ownership, and Liability - Mediation & Arbitration Services

Mediation & Arbitration for General Aviation, Charter, and Commercial Aircraft Disputes

Efficient, informed dispute resolution for aircraft owners, operators, and aviation businesses.

Disputes involving aircraft ownership, operations, and liability are uniquely technical, highly regulated, and often high-stakes. Whether the matter concerns co-ownership, management contracts, liability for damage or loss, or charter/operator agreements, resolving these disputes requires a neutral with both legal precision and aviation fluency.

Alireza Alivandivafa is a panel mediator and arbitrator with over 17 years of legal experience—and a licensed FAA private pilot. His combined legal and operational background offers a rare advantage in resolving aviation-related disputes fairly, confidentially, and efficiently.

Why Choose ADR for Aircraft Operations & Ownership Matters?

• Confidentiality – Protect sensitive information related to contracts, damage claims, or aircraft performance

• Efficiency – Avoid drawn-out litigation involving technical experts and regulatory agencies

• Technical Literacy – Select a neutral who understands aviation terminology, documents, and operations

• Creative Outcomes – Resolve business, operational, and liability conflicts in ways courts cannot

Who Alireza Works With

For Aircraft Owners, Pilots & Co-Owners:

Co-ownership and operational relationships can become contentious when damage, usage, or liability issues arise. Alireza facilitates neutral, structured resolution in disputes involving:

• Maintenance and cost-sharing

• Aircraft scheduling and usage

• Disputes over airworthiness, storage, or flight logs

• Breach of joint ownership or LLC agreements

For Operators, FBOs, and Charter Providers:

Business disputes between aircraft owners and service providers can involve miscommunication, regulatory misunderstandings, and insurance complexity. Alireza helps parties resolve issues involving:

• Management and charter contracts

• Billing and fuel disputes

• Hangar agreements

• FAA compliance and operational control

• Types of Disputes Mediated or Arbitrated

• Co-ownership & joint aircraft agreements

• Charter service liability and contract breaches

• Damage to aircraft (hangar rash, improper fueling, ground ops)

• Insurance and subrogation claims

• Aircraft management & maintenance disputes

• Disputes involving dry lease / wet lease structures

• FBO service disputes and storage contracts

• Pilot employment or contractor conflicts

What Counsel Needs to Know (and Why It Matters)

Understanding the Aviation Legal Landscape

• FAR Part 91, Part 135, and Part 121 operational distinctions

• Operational control, dry lease vs. illegal charter

• FAA/NTSB implications

• Business structure: sole owner, co-ownership, LLC, or corporate

➡ Why it matters: Disputes in aviation often hinge on contractual nuance, operational definitions, and liability allocations. Alireza brings clarity and control to a legally and technically dense process.

Strategic Resolution of Ownership & Operational Disputes

• Aircraft valuation and damage apportionment

• Maintenance, insurance, and storage cost allocation

• Charter revenue disputes

• Dispute over use schedules or breach of operating agreements

• Successor liability or transition disputes

➡ Why it matters: These disputes impact not only financial outcomes but also certificate standing, future insurability, and ongoing flight operations.

Meet Your Neutral: Alireza Alivandivafa

• FAA-certified private pilot

• 17+ years in litigation and alternative dispute resolution

• Panel Arbitrator & Mediator – AAA, Resolve Law LA, C.D. Cal., LASC MVP

• Trusted by both aviation businesses and legal counsel

• Fluent in English, French, and German

ADR Options That Match Your Schedule & Risk Profile

• Remote mediation & arbitration available across the U.S. and internationally

• In-person sessions offered in San Diego, Los Angeles, and by arrangement

• Secure case and document handling for aircraft records, logs, and expert reports

Locations Served

Alireza offers remote and in-person sessions throughout:

• Los Angeles

• San Diego

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Statewide California

• Nationwide (via Zoom or hybrid)

Ready to Resolve Your Aviation Business Dispute?

Whether you're managing a single aircraft, a fractional fleet, or a charter operation—Alireza brings the industry insight and legal depth to guide your dispute to resolution.

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