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Rebecca A. Mares

Of Counsel
Seattle

Rebecca Mares is an experienced aviation transactional attorney who enjoys working on diverse aviation issues from aircraft ownership and operation structuring to resolving state and federal aviation regulatory issues.

Becky's unique skillset, which combines hands on experience in an aircraft manufacturing company, an extensive understanding of mediation, and a passion for serving and helping people by solving problems, allows her to provide proactive, creative aviation solutions.   

Professional Highlights

Pro Bono Experience

Seattle Union Gospel Mission Open Door Legal Services, Pro Bono Attorney

Professional Activities

Advanced Mediation Certificate, Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution

National Business Aviation Association

Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association

Recognition & Accomplishments

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Corporate Law, Transportation Law, 2024-2025

Thomson Reuters, "Washington Rising Star," Aviation and Aerospace, 2024

Quest Aircraft's Bruce Kennedy Passion Award, Recipient

Speaking Engagements

"PNBAA Leaders in Aviation: Fire in the Hold," Lane Powell Podcast, March 14, 2022

"Human Trafficking and Aviation: Domestic and International Issues and RPC 1.16 and RPC 2.1," Washington State Bar Association, February 24, 2022

"Saving General Aviation," King County Bar Association, November 17, 2021

Board Memberships & Community Service

Mission Aviation Fellowship, Board Member

Publications

"Saving General-Aviation Airports," Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics, and Policy, Volume 87, Number 2, April 29, 2021

"IRS Releases Final Regulations for Aircraft Management Services Exemption to Federal Excise Tax," Transportation Legal Update, March 23, 2021

"FAA Registry Update," COVID-19 Resource, March 26, 2020

Credentials 

Education

University of Idaho College of Law (J.D. 2014)
Dean's List

University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A. 1992)
Dean's List

Admissions

Washington

Idaho