Our Global Experience

Ribbeck Law is a boutique global law firm exclusively dedicated to aviation cases. Based in Chicago, we have built a distinguished legacy of representing clients worldwide who have tragically lost loved ones in plane crashes across numerous countries. Our team of highly experienced attorneys focuses solely on aviation law, blending unparalleled legal expertise with a compassionate and empathetic approach. We expertly navigate the intricate web of international aviation regulations, liability issues, and insurance claims to secure justice and compensation for our clients.

We understand the profound and far-reaching impact aviation disasters have on families. That’s why our firm is dedicated to handling both the immediate and long-term needs of our clients during these incredibly challenging times. From meticulously investigating each case to collaborating with top aviation experts, Ribbeck Law offers unparalleled support and advocacy. With involvement in over 52 plane crashes and clients from more than 75 countries, our firm has a deep understanding of global aviation law and is uniquely positioned to represent families in U.S. courts.

While no one can reverse the devastation of a tragic event, we at Ribbeck Law recognize that our role extends far beyond legal representation. Our accomplished attorneys, with decades of complex litigation success, understand that their greatest value often lies in simply listening to grieving families and helping them navigate the unfamiliar legal process with compassion and care. We stand with families every step of the way, providing guidance, support, and relentless advocacy.

Compassionately Advancing Justice with Results

Ribbeck Law has participated in over 52 commercial aviation crash cases, resulting in significant policy and law changes that have helped improve air travel safety for future passengers. Our firm’s involvement in these cases often leads to multi-million dollar settlements for the families of victims. With nearly 30 years of experience, we have earned a reputation for our expertise, commitment, and dedication to securing the best possible outcomes for our clients.

We are proud of our proven track record of success in litigating the most complex aviation cases globally. Ribbeck Law’s financial resources and legal acumen ensure that we can take on even the most challenging cases, securing the compensation and justice families deserve. Our compassionate, results-driven approach has established us as a trusted partner for families during their most difficult times.

Standing by Your Side

Ribbeck Law has recovered millions of dollars for our clients, demonstrating our commitment to achieving justice and financial security for families affected by aviation tragedies. We are proud to share a few of the significant aviation disasters where we successfully fought for justice and highlight the current cases we are pursuing to secure justice for our clients.

Trust Ribbeck Law to stand by your side, fight tirelessly for your rights, and deliver the results you deserve during your most challenging times.

Following are some significant aviation disasters where we successfully fought for justice, as well as current cases we are working on to secure justice for our clients:

➢Adam Air Flight 574, January 1, 2007, Manado, Indonesia: multimillion dollar settlement

➢Aeroflot Flight 821, September 14, 2008, Perm, Russia: multimillion dollar settlement

➢Air Philippines Flight 541,April 19, 2000 Samal Island, Philippines: multi-million dollar settlement

➢American Airlines 587, November 12, 2001, Belle Harbor, New York, USA: multi-million dollar settlement

➢American Airlines Flight 331. December 22, 2009, Kingston Jamaica: multi-million dollar settlement

➢American Eagle Flight 5401, May 9, 2004 San Juan, Puerto Rico:

➢Asiana Airlines 214 , July 7, 2013, San Francisco, CA: multi-million dollar settlement

➢ ATA Airlines Flight 208, April 18, 2002 Missouri, USA

➢Atlas Jet Flight 4203, November 30, 2007, Isparta, Turkey

➢Austral Líneas Aéreas Flight 2553, October 1997, Fray Bentos, Uruguay: multi-million dollar settlement

➢Caribbean Airlines Flight 523, July 30, 2011, Guyana: multi-million dollar settlement

➢Cessna-Skydiving, May 31, 2005, Playa Herradura, Costa Rica

➢Chalk’s Ocean Airways, December 19, 2005, Miami, Florida, USA: multimillion dollar settlement

➢China Airlines Flight 611, May 25, 2002, Penghu Islands, Taiwan: multimillion dollar settlement

➢Costa Concordia, January 13, 2012, Giglio Island, Italy: multi-million dollar settlement

➢Cubana Flight 972, May 18, 2018 , Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba: case pending in court in Chicago.

➢Dana Air Flight 992, June 3, 2012, Lagos, Nigeria: multi-million dollar settlement

➢Egypt Air Flight 990, October 31, 1999, New York, USA

➢Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409, January 25, 2010, Beirut, Lebanon: multimillion dollar settlement

➢First Air Flight 6560 , August 20, 2011 , Resolute, Canada

➢Flash Airlines Flight 604, January 3, 2004, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

➢Flydubai Flight 981, March 19, 2016, Rostov-on-Don, Russia

➢Garuda Airlines Flight 152, September 26, 1997, Medan, Indonesia: multi-million dollar settlement

➢Garuda Flight 200, March 8, 2007, Yogyakarta Indonesia

➢Georgian Airways Flight 834, April 4, 2011, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: multi-million dollar settlement

➢Gol Airlines Flight 1907, September 29, 2006, Mato Grosso, Brazil

➢Hewa Bora Airways 952, July 8, 2011, Democratic Republic of Congo

➢Kenya Airways Flight 507, May 5, 2007, Douala, Cameroon: multi-million dollar settlement

➢Lao Airlines Flight 301, October 16, 2013 , Pakse, Laos

➢LAPA Airlines Flight 3142, August 31, 1999, Buenos Aires, Argentina: multi-million dollar settlement

➢Jenni Rivera Learjet LJ25, December 9, 2012 , Sierra de Iturbide, Mexico

➢Lion Air Flight 538, November 30, 2004, Solo, Indonesia: multimillion dollar settlement

➢Lion Air Flight 610, October 29, 2018, Jakarta, Indonesia: case pending in court in Chicago

➢Malaysian Airlines MH 370, March 8, 2014, Indian Ocean: multi-million dollar settlement

➢Mandala Airlines Flight 091, September 5, 2005, Medan, Indonesia

➢Merpati Nusantara Airlines Flight 836, April 13, 2010, Manokwari, Indonesia: settlement

➢Merpati Nusantara Airlines Flight 8968, May 7, 2011, West Papua, Indonesia: settlement

➢Metrojet Flight 9268, October 31, 2015, Sinai, Egypt

➢One-Two-Go Flight 269, September 16, 2007, Phuket Island, Thailand: multi-million dollar settlement

➢Patagonia Airlines, June 7, 2008, La Junta, Chile

➢RusAir Flight 9605, June 20, 2011, Petrozavodsk, Russia

➢Scat Airlines Flight 760, January 29, 2013 , Kazakhstan

➢Singapore Airlines Flight 006, October 31, 2000, Taipei, Taiwan: multi-million dollar settlement

➢Spanair Flight 5022, August 20, 2008, Madrid, Spain

➢Swissair Flight 111, September 2, 1998, Nova Scotia, Canada: multi-million dollar settlement

➢Tans Airlines Flight 204, August 23, 2005, Lima, Peru: multimillion dollar settlement

➢Tol Air , July 12, 2004, Virgin Islands

➢Turkish Airlines Flight 1951, February 25, 2009, Amsterdam, Netherlands: multi-million dollar settlement

➢Turkish Airlines Flight TK726 , March 4, 2015 , Kathmandu, Nepal: settlement