Attorneys

Ty is an aviation business attorney who specializes in aircraft purchase agreements, aircraft service agreements, aircraft dry leases, aircraft ownership structuring, and aircraft sales/use tax planning. His client base includes aircraft owners, Part 135 air carriers, Part 91 aircraft management companies, and Part 91 corporate flight departments.

Aviation is a passion for Ty. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot license and has logged over 4000 hours of flight time in the international system. He brings a wealth of “hands on” experience and understanding to create practical solutions to aircraft owners and operators. Ty is a graduate of the U.S Air Force Academy and is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the Wyoming Air National Guard. He is rated in the Beech 1900, Boeing C-17A, Lockheed C-130H, and Airbus A320. His experience includes serving as an officer and evaluator pilot in the U.S. Air Force from 1995 – 2005 and as a First Officer for Frontier Airlines from 2007 – 2010. Ty is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) where he logged 300+ hours of combat flight time.

Memberships

• Colorado Aviation Business Association
• National Business Aviation Association
• Colorado Bar Association

Education

• Sturm College of Law – University of Denver, J.D.
• United States Air Force Academy, B.S., Mechanical Engineering