Bart Banino joined Condon & Forsyth LLP in 1998 and is a partner of the firm.

Bart's practice primarily focuses on aviation litigation and commercial work on behalf of air carriers and other clients. His trial court and appellate experience includes representing air carriers and other clients in federal and state courts throughout the United States in cases involving wrongful death, personal injury, cargo damage and loss, aircraft ground accidents, breach of contract, regulatory enforcement and employment issues. Bart has advised carriers and other clients on various commercial matters including contracts and leases. He also has counseled carriers on regulatory, bankruptcy, employment and labor issues.

Bart is admitted to the bar of New York (1998); the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1999); the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (2001); the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2001); the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2004); and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2006).

His memberships include the Federal Bar Council, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, the New York State and American Bar Associations.

Bart is a graduate of Fordham University (J.D., 1997) where he was a Special Publications Editor for the Fordham Urban Law Journal. He was also a Judicial Intern to The Honorable Lawrence M. McKenna, Senior District Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. Bart obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia (B.A., 1993).



Published Works and Presentations:

Speaker, Update in Aviation Law. American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, Aviation and Space Law Litigation, Washington, D.C. (October 2007).


Attempts by Plaintiffs to Defeat Forum Non Conveniens Motions by Alleging Aircraft Owner or Lessor Liability.   Condon & Forsyth LLP Newsletter (Winter 2008).


Recent DVT Litigation.   Condon & Forsyth LLP Newsletter (Fall 2007).


Recent Cases Interpreting The Montreal Convention.   Condon & Forsyth LLP Newsletter (Summer 2007).


Editorial Board, Jury Instruction Handbook, Aviation Law. American Bar Association (2005).