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Christopher J. Jahr


Christopher J. Jahr
Office: Fort Lauderdale  
Direct: (954) 847-4831
cjahr@wickersmith.com

Practice Areas:
  • Aviation
  • Construction
  • Professional Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Transportation
  • Mass Torts / Class Action
  • Retail
  • Commercial Litigation

  • Admitted to Practice:
    • 2009, The Florida Bar
    • 2016, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
    • 2014, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florid
    • 2012, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    • 2011, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    Education:
    • University of Florida (J.D., cum laude, 2009)
    • Epic Aviation (Private Pilot, Instrument Rating 2005)
    • Tulane University (B.S., magna cum laude, 2004)
    Born:  

    Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin


    Christopher Jahr

    Christopher Jahr

    Christopher J. Jahr is a partner in the Ft. Lauderdale office and represents clients in state and federal court with cases involving aviation, product liability, personal injury, wrongful death, breach of contract, premises liability, insurance coverage, interpleader and other matters.

    Mr. Jahr is a Board Certified Specialist in Aviation Law and also an active instrument-rated airplane pilot.  Board Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of not only specialization within an area of law but also professionalism and ethics in the practice of law.  Only about seven percent (7%) of eligible Florida Bar Members are board certified.

    Mr. Jahr was honored to have been appointed by the President of The Florida Bar to serve on the Aviation Law Board Certification Committee for the 2019-2021 term.  In that capacity, Mr. Jahr helped draft the Aviation Law Board Certification test administered by The Florida Bar.  Mr. Jahr has also been selected by the President of The Florida Bar to serve on the Aviation Law Committee of The Florida Bar from 2016 to present.  The scope and function of the Aviation Law Committee is to study recent developments of law, legislation and regulations in the field of aviation law and inform members of the Bar of significant developments.

    Mr. Jahr regularly represents major airlines, aircraft operators, fixed base operated, and aviation product manufacturers in litigation.  He also regularly works with air carriers, maintenance facilities, and manufacturers during NTSB investigations following aircraft accidents.  Mr. Jahr has written and lectured on various aspects of aviation law including: Federal Preemption; Frequently Violated Federal Aviation Regulations – from a Pilot’s Perspective; When Can an Air Carrier Refuse Transport to a Passenger with a Communicable Disease?; The Small Airplane Revitalization Act; and various topics of civil litigation and trial practice.

    In his non-aviation work, Mr. Jahr represents both life insurance and liability insurance carriers in coverage and interpleader matters.  He also regularly defends non-aviation clients in premises liability, automobile negligence, and other types of litigation.  He has successfully defended businesses and corporate executives against claims of slander, defamation, conversion, tortious interference, and alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.  He has also worked on appeals to multiple appellate courts including The Florida Supreme Court and even The United States Supreme Court.

    Mr. Jahr graduated cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and he received his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Tulane University.

    Professional & Civic Affiliations
    • Aviation Law Committee of The Florida Bar
    • Political Action Committee of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
    • Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
    • Instrument Rated Pilot
    • Broward County Bar Association
    • Parkway Christian School, School Board Member, 2019-2021
    • Florida Bar, Aviation Law Board Certification Committee, 2019-2021
    • Parkway Christian Church, Personnel Committee, 2017-2018
    • First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale, Elder, 2012 – 2014
    • Chairman, First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale Scholarship Committee, 2013 – 2014
    Honors
    • Parkway Christian School, School Board Member, 2019-2021
    • Florida Bar, Aviation Law Board Certification Committee, 2019-2021
    • Parkway Christian Church, Personnel Committee, 2017-2018
    Significant Engagements
    • Incorporating the Latest Preemption Developments into Your Litigation Strategy, and the Continuing Fallout from Daimler AG v. Bauman; American Conference Institute, New York, NY, 2016.
    • Panelist and speaker on various topics of trial practice including how to draft motions in limine, how to draft jury instructions, witness sequestration, and preparing your client and witness for trial, Pincus Professional Education, Circuit Court Boot Camp, 2014 and 2015
    • Big Changes for Small Airplanes: Exploring the Anticipated Impact and Implications of the Small Airplane Revitalization Act, Aviation Law Committee of the Florida Bar, 2014
    • Frequently Violated Federal Aviation Regulations – from a Pilot’s Perspective, Broward College, 2013
    Speeches
    • National Transportation Safety Board: Aviation Accident Investigation Procedures, Aviation Law Board Certification Review Course, 2022
    • Aviation Safety Symposium, College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University, Panelist, 2021
    • Aviation Law Board Certification Committee Member: Drafting, Preparation and Review of the Aviation Law Board Certification Test: The Florida Bar, 2019-2021
    • Incorporating the Latest Preemption Developments into Your Litigation Strategy, American Conference Institute, New York, Speaker, 2016
    • Big Changes for Small Airplanes: Exploring the Anticipated Impact and Implications of Small Airplane Revitalization Act: Aviation law Committee of The Florida Bar, Speaker, 2014
    • Motions in Limine, Jury Instructions, Witness Sequestration and Preparing your Client and Witnesses for Trial: Pincus Professional Education, Panelist and Speaker, Circuit Court Boot Camp, 2014.
    • When Can an Air Carrier Refuse Transport to a Passenger with a Communicable Disease?, Article published in Air and Space Law, Young Lawyers Division, 2014
    • Frequently Violated Federal Aviation Regulations – From a Pilot’s Perspective, Broward College, Speaker, 2013

    Christopher John Jahr - Partner

    Christopher Jahr

    Christopher John Jahr

    Partner

    Email: cjahr@wickersmith.com

    Direct: (954) 847-4831

    Fax: None

    Offices: Fort Lauderdale  

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    Christopher J. Jahr is a partner in the Ft. Lauderdale office and represents clients in state and federal court with cases involving aviation, product liability, personal injury, wrongful death, breach of contract, premises liability, insurance coverage, interpleader and other matters.

    Mr. Jahr is a Board Certified Specialist in Aviation Law and also an active instrument-rated airplane pilot.  Board Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of not only specialization within an area of law but also professionalism and ethics in the practice of law.  Only about seven percent (7%) of eligible Florida Bar Members are board certified.

    Mr. Jahr was honored to have been appointed by the President of The Florida Bar to serve on the Aviation Law Board Certification Committee for the 2019-2021 term.  In that capacity, Mr. Jahr helped draft the Aviation Law Board Certification test administered by The Florida Bar.  Mr. Jahr has also been selected by the President of The Florida Bar to serve on the Aviation Law Committee of The Florida Bar from 2016 to present.  The scope and function of the Aviation Law Committee is to study recent developments of law, legislation and regulations in the field of aviation law and inform members of the Bar of significant developments.

    Mr. Jahr regularly represents major airlines, aircraft operators, fixed base operated, and aviation product manufacturers in litigation.  He also regularly works with air carriers, maintenance facilities, and manufacturers during NTSB investigations following aircraft accidents.  Mr. Jahr has written and lectured on various aspects of aviation law including: Federal Preemption; Frequently Violated Federal Aviation Regulations – from a Pilot’s Perspective; When Can an Air Carrier Refuse Transport to a Passenger with a Communicable Disease?; The Small Airplane Revitalization Act; and various topics of civil litigation and trial practice.

    In his non-aviation work, Mr. Jahr represents both life insurance and liability insurance carriers in coverage and interpleader matters.  He also regularly defends non-aviation clients in premises liability, automobile negligence, and other types of litigation.  He has successfully defended businesses and corporate executives against claims of slander, defamation, conversion, tortious interference, and alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.  He has also worked on appeals to multiple appellate courts including The Florida Supreme Court and even The United States Supreme Court.

    Mr. Jahr graduated cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and he received his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Tulane University.

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    Education

    • University of Florida (J.D., cum laude, 2009)
    • Epic Aviation (Private Pilot, Instrument Rating 2005)
    • Tulane University (B.S., magna cum laude, 2004)

    Practices

    • Aviation
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Construction
    • Mass Torts / Class Action
    • Products Liability
    • Professional Liability
    • Retail
    • Transportation

    Professional Credentials


    Admitted to Bar

    • 2009, The Florida Bar
    • 2016, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
    • 2014, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florid
    • 2012, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    • 2011, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

    Honors

    • Parkway Christian School, School Board Member, 2019-2021
    • Florida Bar, Aviation Law Board Certification Committee, 2019-2021
    • Parkway Christian Church, Personnel Committee, 2017-2018

    Professional Affiliations

    • Aviation Law Committee of The Florida Bar
    • Political Action Committee of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
    • Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
    • Instrument Rated Pilot
    • Broward County Bar Association
    • Parkway Christian School, School Board Member, 2019-2021
    • Florida Bar, Aviation Law Board Certification Committee, 2019-2021
    • Parkway Christian Church, Personnel Committee, 2017-2018
    • First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale, Elder, 2012 – 2014
    • Chairman, First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale Scholarship Committee, 2013 – 2014

    Speeches

    • National Transportation Safety Board: Aviation Accident Investigation Procedures, Aviation Law Board Certification Review Course, 2022
    • Aviation Safety Symposium, College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University, Panelist, 2021
    • Aviation Law Board Certification Committee Member: Drafting, Preparation and Review of the Aviation Law Board Certification Test: The Florida Bar, 2019-2021
    • Incorporating the Latest Preemption Developments into Your Litigation Strategy, American Conference Institute, New York, Speaker, 2016
    • Big Changes for Small Airplanes: Exploring the Anticipated Impact and Implications of Small Airplane Revitalization Act: Aviation law Committee of The Florida Bar, Speaker, 2014
    • Motions in Limine, Jury Instructions, Witness Sequestration and Preparing your Client and Witnesses for Trial: Pincus Professional Education, Panelist and Speaker, Circuit Court Boot Camp, 2014.
    • When Can an Air Carrier Refuse Transport to a Passenger with a Communicable Disease?, Article published in Air and Space Law, Young Lawyers Division, 2014
    • Frequently Violated Federal Aviation Regulations – From a Pilot’s Perspective, Broward College, Speaker, 2013

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