Mr. Paul Tschirhart is a partner at the firm and
represents clients in the travel industry and various other commercial enterprises. Mr.
Tschirhart is an experienced trial lawyer who also advises clients on employment,
regulatory and legislative issues and represents clients in corporate acquisitions and
reorganizations.
Professional Background
Mr. Tschirhart began practicing law in 1968. Immediately
prior to joining Sher & Blackwell, he served 12 years as Senior Vice President and
General Counsel for The Hertz Corporation. Before that he worked 9 years as a trial
attorney and senior staff counsel for United Airlines. His litigation experience includes
service as a trial attorney in the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and
three years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney.
Mr. Tschirhart's reputation as a successful
litigator for both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial litigation
is well known. In addition to winning many cases he has counseled
numerous clients on employment, regulatory, and other commercial matters.
Practice
Areas
Antitrust
Aviation
Corporate & Transactional
Government Relations
Litigation
Maritime Commerce
Travel & Tourism
Professional Affiliations
Licensed to practice before federal and
state courts in the District of Columbia and New Jersey.
Board Member and Treasurer of the BBB Wise Giving
Alliance, an affiliate of the Council of Better Business Bureaus.
Board Member and Secretary of Covenant House New
Jersey, a subsidiary of Covenant House International.
Education
Wayne State University, J.D. 1968
University of Notre Dame, B.S. 1963
Military
Captain, U.S. Navy Reserve (retired)
