
Top rated aviation law firm
Aerlex Law Group provides clients with legal expertise that expertly addresses all aspects of aircraft ownership, business creation and management, and litigation matters.
The Aerlex Way
When Aerlex founder and president Stephen Hofer began thinking about starting a new law firm in 2005, he knew that service to the aviation community would be one of the firm’s principal missions. Since then, Aerlex has developed an international reputation for providing the highest quality legal services to clients in a variety of fields, and, in particular, aviation.
Aggregate value of whole & fractional aircraft transactions handled
Clients represented across
the globe
Every Continent
Except Antarctica — aircraft purchases closed worldwide
Since 2005
Founded by
Stephen Hofer
Areas of Practice
A look at the spaces we’ve created together.
Aviation Law
With detailed knowledge of the complexities of aircraft ownership, Aerlex excels in comprehensive, cost-effective representation.
FAA & Regulatory Law
With detailed knowledge of the complexities of aircraft ownership, Aerlex excels in comprehensive, cost-effective representation.
Tax Services
With detailed knowledge of the complexities of aircraft ownership, Aerlex excels in comprehensive, cost-effective representation.
Business Law
With detailed knowledge of the complexities of aircraft ownership, Aerlex excels in comprehensive, cost-effective representation.
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Video Library
Short-form videos on aviation ownership, chartering, sales tax and aircraft acquisitions — including “Intro to Aerlex,” “Buying a Private Aircraft,” and “Charter Ops.”
What Our Clients Say
What Our Clients Say
Articles
Knowledge for smarter aviation decisions.
Webinar: How to Avoid the Top Ten Mistakes First-time Aircraft Buyers Make
Prepare for a Successful Aircraft Purchase or Sale Before Year-End–and avoid the top ten mistakes many first-time buyers make when buying an...
Celebrating Labor Day–September 7, 2026
A message from Stephen Hofer, Founder of Aerlex Law Group Labor Day is upon us, a bittersweet moment marking the end of summer and a last...
Celebrating our 250th Independence Day
Every year on July 4, Americans celebrate Independence Day, one of the most important holidays in the United States. This day commemorates the...



