Allison M. Surcouf is an associate of the firm. Allison's practice encompasses all aspects of aviation litigation. Allison has experience in litigation concerning aviation matters, product liability, mass tort, and trademark infringement, as well as general commercial and civil litigation.

Prior to joining Condon & Forsyth LLP, Allison practiced general commercial litigation and trial practice.

Allison is admitted to the bar of New York (2007) and the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (2008). Her memberships include the Federal Bar Council, the American Bar Association, and the New York State Bar Association.

She is a graduate of Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 2003).

Published Works and Presentations:

The Second Circuit Holds That County's Emergency Response to Airplane Crash is Not Subject to Reimbursement.   Condon & Forsyth LLP Bulletin (March 2013).


Failure to Check-in On Time is Fatal to Passengers' Claims.   Condon & Forsyth LLP Bulletin (October 2012).


New York State Court Holds State Law Standards Preempted By Federal Aviation Act of 1958.   Condon & Forsyth LLP Bulletin (September 2012).


MMSEA Section 111 Threshold Dollar Exemption Decreases April 1, 2012.   Condon & Forsyth LLP Client Alert (March 2012).


Contributor, The Liability Reporter, published jointly by IATA and Condon & Forsyth LLP. (15th ed., February 2012).



Co-Author, Federal Preemption in the Field of Aviation, Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy, Fourth Quarter 2011, Vol. 78, Number 4.


CMS Increases MMSEA Section 111 Threshold Dollar Exemptions. Condon & Forsyth LLP Alert (October 2011).


Another Forum Non Conveniens Victory for Defendants from California District Court.   Condon & Forsyth LLP Client Bulletin (April 2011).


Second Circuit Declares Field Preemption Under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958.   Condon & Forsyth LLP Client Alert (March 2011).


Contributor, The Liability Reporter, published jointly by IATA and Condon & Forsyth LLP. (14th ed., February 2011).



MMSEA Section 111 Mandatory Reporting Extended.   Condon & Forsyth LLP Client Bulletin (November 2010).


Section 111's New Direct Data Entry Option for Small Reporters. Condon & Forsyth LLP Client Alert (June 2010).


Updates to MMSEA Section 111 Reporting Requirements. Condon & Forsyth LLP Client Bulletin (March 2010).


Contributor, The Liability Reporter, published jointly by IATA and Condon & Forsyth LLP. (13th ed., February 2010).



Additional Responsibilities for Those Liable to Medicare Beneficiaries.   Condon & Forsyth LLP Client Bulletin (August 2009).


Co-Author, Who's Liable? An Analysis of Successive and Contracting Carrier Liability. Aviation Litigation Quarterly. American Bar Association (Spring 2009).



Contributor, The Liability Reporter, published jointly by IATA and Condon & Forsyth LLP. (12th ed., February 2009).



Employer Duty to WARN Under Recent New York Legislation.   Condon & Forsyth LLP Client Bulletin (January 2009).


Illinois Supreme Court Addresses Joint and Several Liability. Condon & Forsyth LLP Client Bulletin (December 2008).


An Analysis of Successive and Contracting Carrier Liability. Condon & Forsyth LLP Client Bulletin (October 2008).