Attorneys > Robert F. Hedrick

Robert's practice focuses on aviation accidents, wrongful death and product liability law. He handles a wide variety of complex aviation cases involving U.S. and international accidents. Robert represents victims and their families. He has spent most of the past 17 years litigating cases against small and large corporations, manufacturers, airlines, and other at-fault parties.

In 1982 Robert received a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Aeronautical Studies from the University of North Dakota. Robert received his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 1988, where he was a law review editor. Robert also obtained a Masters of Law degree in International Aviation Law from the Institute of Air and Space Law at McGill University, where he graduated with highest honors. Since 1999 Robert has been an adjunct professor at Seattle University Law School where he teaches Aviation Accident Law.

Robert is a multi-engine rated commercial pilot, flight instructor, seaplane pilot, and FAA certified airframe and power plant mechanic.

Robert is active in many organizations including the Lawyer Pilots Bar Association, the National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association, and past chairman of the Aviation Sections of both the King County Bar Association and the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. He has published more than thirty legal articles in various publications, law reviews, and periodicals. Robert is a regular speaker at aviation seminars and conferences. He is admitted to practice law in federal and state courts, including the states of Washington, California, Alaska, Minnesota, and Colorado.