Paul Bowles

Paul N. Bowles, III is a partner at Fox Rothschild LLP, specializing in aviation and entertainment law.13 He divides his time between litigating complex commercial disputes and advising musicians and recording artists.1

Professional Experience

As an aviation lawyer, Bowles focuses on:

• Product liability claims related to aircraft components
• Complex commercial litigation within the aviation industry
• Representing aviation manufacturers, including developers of cutting-edge technologies involving artificial intelligence and UAVs
• Advising airport management companies, from small regional airports to major international hubs2

In the entertainment sector, Bowles:

• Provides counsel to musicians and recording artists
• Handles contract negotiations, licensing issues, and intellectual property rights protection1

Notable Achievements

• Briefed the issue of federal preemption in aviation before the US Supreme Court on behalf of the Aerospace Industries Association of America as amicus curiae2
• Selected for Billboard Magazine's list of "Top Music Lawyers" in 2022 and 2023
• Recognized as "AV Preeminent" by rated attorneys in 2022
• Listed in "Super Lawyers – Rising Stars" for the New York Metro Area in 2017 and 20182

Education and Background

• Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Seton Hall University School of Law, 2008
• B.A. from Virginia Tech, 20052

Bowles joined Fox Rothschild LLP's New York office as a partner in the Aviation and Litigation Departments in November 2020.4 He is known for his dedication to pro bono work, offering legal services to New York's Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.2