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Becky

Rebecca A. Mares

Associate

Becky Mares is an experienced aviation attorney who advises clients on the acquisition, disposition, operation, leasing and financing of business and commercial aircraft, domestically and abroad.

She is well versed in commercial contract agreements, and helps clients manage risk and liability, including international negotiations. Becky is also a certified mediator, having completed advanced coursework through the Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution.

Professional Experience

Aero Law Group, Aviation Attorney (2015-2018)

Quest Aircraft

International Contract Manager (2014-2015)
Assistant (2008-2011)

Martonick Law, Criminal Defense Intern (2013-2014)

City of Sandpoint Prosecutor’s Office, Legal Intern (2012)

Community Involvement

Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association, Assistant Secretary and Board Member (2019-Present)

International Aviation Women's Association, Member (2019-Present)

International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading

National Business Aviation Association

Seattle Union Gospel Mission Open Door Legal Services, Pro Bono Attorney

Washington State Bar Association

South Carolina State Bar Association

North Idaho CASA, Guardian ad Litem (2012-2013)

Thought Leadership

March 23, 2021Publication
IRS Releases Final Regulations for Aircraft Management Services Exemption to Federal Excise Tax
Transportation Legal Update
March 26, 2020Publication
FAA Registry Update
COVID-19 Resource
March 19, 2020Publication
COVID-19 and the FAA Aircraft Registry
COVID-19 Resource
September 2019Publication
Human Trafficking and Transportation
Journal of Transportation Law Logistics and Policy, Volume 86, Number 1
July 9, 2019Event / CLE
Introduction to Transportation Law – It’s a Multi-Modal World Out There
ProLaw CLE | Webinar
June 21, 2019News
Mares Appointed to Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association Board of Directors
Awards & Honors
January 28, 2019Publication
Human Trafficking and Transportation
Transportation Legal Update
December 20, 2018Publication
The Freedom of Aviation & the Horror of Human Trafficking
Transportation Legal Update
August 8, 2018News
Mares Joins Lane Powell on Transportation Team
Firm Announcement
September 22-24, 2017Event / CLE
ATC Privatization-the Hype, the Hoopla, an Honest Assessment, and the Hope
King County Bar Association Pacific Northwest Aviation Law and Insurance Conference | Bellingham, Washington
April 13, 2017Event / CLE
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance Women in Aerospace Conference | Mukilteo, Washington

Practices & Industries

Corporate, Securities and M&A
Transportation

Education

University of Idaho College of Law, J.D., 2014
- Dean's List
University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A., English, 1992
- Dean's List

Accreditation

Advanced Mediation Certificate, Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution

Admissions

Washington
South Carolina

Honors

Recipient of Quest Aircraft’s Bruce Kennedy Passion Award

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