For the last 25 years, Pangia Law Group has concentrated on representing victims of life-changing disasters, helping them rebuild their lives and restore their dignity. We have represented people who were seriously injured or killed in airplane crashes; helicopter disasters; trucking, train, and bus accidents; gas explosions; toxic torts; and nursing/group home abuse.
Michael J. Pangia founded Pangia Law firm. Bringing his experience as a licensed commercial pilot and the former chief trial lawyer for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike ran the firm’s aviation practice from our Washington, DC office for before retiring.
Mike is a nationally recognized expert in aviation law and safety. His first-hand insight into the intricacies of air crash disasters has allowed him to represent victims and their families in air crash trials nationwide for many years. He was a recipient of the Attorney General Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Development of Aviation Law.
Mike’s wealth of knowledge and unwavering commitment have firmly established Pangia Law Firm as a trusted authority in aviation law, with a team of attorneys and staff who have the experience and dedication to handle the most complex cases across the country in state and federal courts.
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janderson@pangialaw.com | 202.758.2803
With extensive experience in state and federal courts nationwide, Joseph has successfully handled thousands of depositions and trials. His expertise extends to collaborating with expert witnesses from diverse fields such as aerodynamics, engineering, metallurgy, radar, accident reconstruction, medicine, nursing, and economics.
For decades, Joseph has held a law license in North Carolina and calls Winston-Salem his home, where he resides with his wife and three children. He has significant expertise in federal environmental torts based in North Carolina, including the landmark Waldberger case that reached the United States Supreme Court.
Joseph was one of the founding members of the attorney consortium involved in the initial lawsuits stemming from the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination. He was entrusted with conducting all depositions related to those groundbreaking efforts and stands as the sole attorney who has obtained sworn testimonies from witnesses in this particular case.
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dpd@pangialaw.com | 202.758.2794
Throughout his professional career, Doug has only represented injured victims. Doug has participated in numerous complex Federal Multidistrict Litigation cases and was on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee of the Egypt Air 990 crash. At Pangia Law Group, his primary focus is on complex cases, as many of his clients have been in catastrophic aircraft or motor vehicle cases. Doug supervises a team of experts to determine precisely what happened and who is responsible. His goal is to see that his clients are compensated to the fullest extent of the law and are supported every step of the way.
Doug is based in New Hampshire. Whenever he can, Doug likes to sneak off to the woods for a hike. Before his kids graduate from college, his goal is to hike all 48 mountains over 4,000 feet in the state—he only has 35 more to go.
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adure@pangialaw.com | 202.955.6153
Amanda Dure is a trial attorney at the Pangia Law Group. Amanda focuses her practice on providing compassionate and clear advocacy for her clients.
Amanda spearheads the firm’s practice in appellate advocacy. She has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Amanda is based in the Washington, D.C. office and resides in Charlottesville, Virginia. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, trivia, and cooking. She is fluent in Spanish and conversational in Guaraní and Swedish.
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