Sodoro Aviation
Aviation law, takeoff to touchdown.
Sodoro Aviation is your legal counsel for the whole journey—before you sign, while you fly, and when you’re ready to sell.
What We Do
We handle aviation legal needs from start to finish: buying or selling an aircraft, ownership structures, regulatory issues, and litigation. If it involves your aircraft and the law, we’ve got an answer.
Who We Are
Three generations. One approach.
Sodoro Law Group is a family firm in its third generation, representing aviation clients across the country—from first charter to full ownership. Our approach is simple: know the client, plan ahead, and be there when it counts.
We understand that every aircraft is both a major transaction and an ongoing regulated operation—where the right legal structure saves you time, money, and hassle. Our team is on your side and will always ensure you are well cared for in the world of private aviation.
The Sodoro Difference
We are aviation experts with law degrees.
- Fluent in the rules that govern your aircraft—FAA registry, Part 91 and 135, state and federal tax.
- Always here for you, 24 hour response time.
- Deal counsel for charter, fractional, and full ownership alike.
- A litigation team behind every FAA and compliance question.
- One relationship for the entire life of your aircraft.
Our Services
I. Entry-point consulting
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| Charter vs fractional vs ownership guidance | Charter and fractional agreements |
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| Program and fee comparisons | Fractional program exit and repurchase |
Charter vs fractional vs ownership guidance
Charter and fractional agreements
Program and fee comparisons
Fractional program exit and repurchase
II. Buying and selling aircraft
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| FAA registry | Purchase and sale agreements |
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| Import, customs, and cross-border transfer | Escrow, closing, and title |
FAA registry
Purchase and sale agreements
Import, customs, and cross-border transfer
Escrow, closing, and title
III. Ownership structures and compliance
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| Part 91/135 operating structure | Management, leasing, and crew agreements |
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| Tax compliance and use planning | Co-ownership and cost-sharing agreements (dry lease, timeshare, interchange) |
Part 91/135 operating structure
Management, leasing, and crew agreements
Tax compliance and use planning
Co-ownership and cost-sharing agreements (dry lease, timeshare, interchange)
IV. Ongoing counsel
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| FAA enforcement defense | Warranty and delivery disputes |
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| Regulatory updates and monitoring | Estate and succession planning for aircraft assets |
FAA enforcement defense
Warranty and delivery disputes
Regulatory updates and monitoring
Estate and succession planning for aircraft assets