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Empowering Clients Through Experience

Trusted USERRA Lawyer & Aviation Attorney

When military service members face employment discrimination or aviation professionals or passengers encounter complex incident or accident challenges, having the right legal advocate makes all the difference. As a nationally-recognized USERRA lawyer, our firm is dedicated to protecting the workplace rights of reservists, National Guard members, and active-duty personnel. At the same time, our deep-rooted background in aviation allows us to serve as an aviation attorney for pilots, flight crews, passengers, and operators navigating FAA matters or incident investigations. Connecting with Pilot Law gives you practical guidance tailored to the unique demands of military and civilian careers, as well as the nuances of aviation law.

Who We Are

Pilot Law was founded in 2004 by Brian Lawler, who spent 11 years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps flying F/A-18s prior to becoming an attorney. Mr. Lawler later retired from the Marine Corps Reserve Component after 28 years of service. After law school, Mr. Lawler spent several years representing clients for a well-established trial law firm in Los Angeles before founding Pilot Law. In 2007-2009, Mr. Lawler served as Of Counsel with Lieff Global, LLP in San Francisco representing clients in several high-profile military and civilian aviation accidents both nationally and internationally.

Pilot Law is located in San Diego, CA, and represents plaintiffs throughout the United States.



Defending Your Reemployment and Workplace Rights
Service members make immense sacrifices to protect our country, yet many return home to face unlawful demotions, denied military leave or termination. Navigating these federal protections requires an advocate who understands the intricacies of the Uniformed Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. As a dedicated USERRA lawyer, our practice assists clients seeking to challenge unfair treatment, enforce reemployment mandates, and pursue the compensation or benefits they are owed. Whether your issue involves pension calculations, health plan continuations, or employer retaliation, partnering with a USERRA lawyer offers insight to help service members.
Specialized Aviation Legal Services
In addition to protecting service members' employment rights, our practice provides counsel for flight incidents or accidents and FAA enforcement defense. Operating in the aerospace sector involves strict federal oversight, and having a trusted aviation attorney by your side helps protect your pilot certificate and professional standing, and represents those or the families of those hurt or worse in an aviation accident. From FAA enforcement actions and medical certification appeals to aircraft mishap investigations, we combine firsthand flight experience with legal advocacy.

Pilot Law offers sophisticated advice for our clients. Contact us to speak with an attorney, or to schedule a FREE confidential consultation and case evaluation.

Pilot Law in the News

20-16897 LNS Enterprises LLC v. Continental Motors, Inc. An appeal from the district court’s order dismissing claims for lack of personal jurisdiction over defendants.

15-56744 Dale Huhmann v. Federal Express Corp. An appeal from the district court’s judgment after trial in an action under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

Everything You Need to Know About USERRA Law for Reservists 

Everything You Need to Know About USERRA Law for Reservists 

For millions of Americans, the commitment to serve in the military is a cornerstone of identity. Whether you serve in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Active or Reserve Component, or as a member of the National Guard, along with several other uniformed, but not “armed” services such as FEMA, NOAA, USPHS…

Court Rules for Coast Guard Reservist in “National Emergency” Pay Dispute

We are beyond proud and happy to announce today's SCOTUS opinion in our client's favor, unambiguously holding that Federal civilian employees who are on active-duty orders "during a national emergency" are entitled to the differential pay between their civilian and military salaries. https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/05/court-rules-for-coast-guard-reservist-in-national-emergency-pay-dispute/ As always, we could not have done this…

South Dakota Supreme Court USERRA case – 7 South Dakota Air National Guard (SDANG)

Hear the oral argument at the South Dakota Supreme Court for the USERRA case in which Bob and I represent 7 South Dakota Air National Guard (SDANG) dual-status technicians. The main issue is whether they should have been allowed to accrue and use 15 days of paid military leave per 5 U.S.C.…

Contact Pilot Law today to schedule your consultation and discuss how we can assist with your workplace or aviation law matters.