Stewart H. Lapayowker, Esq.

Stewart devotes his law practice to corporate aircraft transactions. He counsels corporate and individual clients, foreign and domestic, on issues relating to the acquisition, leasing, registration and financing of new and pre-owned jet aircraft (including fractional aircraft).

He counsels on a wide variety of aviation matters, including implementing tax efficient structures, related FAA and DOT regulatory matters, regulatory evaluation of operations, aircraft management arrangements, personal use issues and compensation-related SEC issues in connection with the use of business aircraft by public companies. He has excellent working relationships with major aircraft manufacturers which facilitates his ability to get transactions accomplished efficiently.

He is Past- Chair of the National Business Aviation Association’s Tax and Regulatory Committee, and a member of the Aviation Law Committee of The Florida Bar.

Stewart has written articles and editorials, has been quoted in the press, cited by a federal appellate court and has lectured on various topics in business aviation.

Stewart is devoted to helping aircraft owners and operators find solutions to challenges that they face on a daily basis. He hosts an internet radio show PlaneTalkRadio.

He is committed to supporting a variety of charitable causes, including the Corporate Angel Network and Debbies Dream Foundation for Stomach Cancer, an organization devoted to curing a rare form of stomach cancer, and annually does stand-up comedy at the Improv at the Hard Rock in Hollywood Florida as part of the Debbies Dream Foundation Night of Laughter. He has been recognized as Humanitarian of the Year by the Board of Directors of Debbies Dream Foundation.