Our Attorneys

James Waldon

Managing Attorney
Direct: (206) 612.7938
Fax: (206) 420.5369
Jwaldon@paramountlawgroup.com

Aviation and Business Law​. Jim has extensive legal and management experience within the aviation industry, including Lead Counsel at Alaska Airlines and Senior Attorney at Trans World Airlines. He holds a commercial pilot license with over 2,500 hours and was the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of a regional Hawaiian airline, as well as Managing Partner of Waldon Law Group, a law practice with an aviation focus. His practice focuses on aircraft transactions and finance and Federal Aviation Administration regulatory matters, general business, and corporate law. He represents domestic airlines and business aircraft owners and operators. He assists clients in establishing appropriate operating structures for aircraft to comply with the Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration regulatory requirements and has represented numerous clients in regard to participation in fractional ownership programs. Jim represents clients before the FAA in enforcement actions and assists in obtaining Part 135, 121, and 129 authority for commercial operators. Jim is frequently consulted by local media to discuss various aviation topics.

Chris Jacob

Attorney
Direct: (206) 979.0516
Fax: (206) 420.5369
Cjacob@paramountlawgroup.com

Chris Jacob joined Paramount Law Group, PLLC in October 2013.  At Paramount, Chris counsels aircraft owners and operators on regulatory, finance, tax, insurance and other transactional concerns in connection with aircraft acquisition, disposition, and leasing, as well as pilots and mechanics with respect to FAA enforcement actions.  Prior to joining Paramount, Chris worked at several distinguished Seattle-area law firms focusing on aviation transactions, complex commercial litigation, federal and state taxation, and intellectual property matters. 

Roger Hillman

Of Counsel
Direct: (206) 940.9662
Fax: (206) 420.5369
Rhillman@paramountlawgroup.com

Roger Hillman began his career as a litigator on the East Coast.  After over ten years as Senior Vice President of Claims for three national insurance carriers, he resumed his litigation practice in the Northwest.  Over the past twenty-five years, Roger concentrates his practice on health care and insurance matters, while also handling aviation litigation.  In the health care arena, he has handled professional liability matters for a wide variety of: providers, physicians, hospitals, psychologists, chiropractors, naturopaths, and acupuncturists.  He has also resolved numerous disputes involving provider credentialing, Medicare and Medicaid audits, medical devices, and employment.  His insurance background gives him a unique perspective, enabling him to resolve complex coverage matters, both for insurers and insureds, often without the need for litigation.