John V. Kalantzis, partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored an article for the August 2025 issue of PLI Chronicle: Insights and Perspectives for the Legal Community titled “Cleared for Resolution: ADR in Aviation Disputes.” Kalantzis discusses the complexities of resolving aviation cases through alternative dispute resolution (ADR), emphasizing the unique challenges related to jurisdiction, damages, and settlement strategies in intricate and high-stakes aviation matters.
While Kalantzis stresses the importance of trial preparation for both attorneys and their clients, advising that counsel must always be ready to take a case to trial, he also notes that mediation can help narrow issues and lay the groundwork for a meaningful resolution. In aviation cases that involve complicated liability and damages issues, negotiation and mediation are essential tools for resolving them. He states, “Mediation is a process, not a result.”
John Kalantzis focuses his practice on aviation law, wrongful death, and serious injury cases. He is currently on the team of aviation attorneys representing families who lost loved ones in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max8 that killed all 157 on board, a role that reflects both his legal skill and professional determination. Known for treating clients with compassion and integrity, Kalantzis is deeply dedicated to achieving justice for victims of negligence and holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions.
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