In representing airports across the country, I pride myself on finding creative solutions to unique and difficult legal problems. My practice is always interesting, and I enjoy the challenge of tackling all types of airport transactions, novel regulatory issues, and administrative and judicial litigation. Our clients know that I prioritize clear and consistent communication and that they can count on my attention to even their smallest matters.
Nick Clabbers focuses his practice on the representation of public and private entities on a wide range of airport matters. Nick works on all types of airport transactions, and has experience drafting and negotiating use and lease agreements, FBO and general aviation leases, and non-aeronautical development agreements. Nick also regularly counsels airport sponsors on complex and sensitive matters concerning compliance with federal regulations and grant obligations, including issues of airport revenue use, real estate and land use, unjust economic discrimination, and exclusive rights. He has represented numerous airport sponsors in proceedings before the Federal Aviation Administration and courts on matters of grant compliance, environmental reviews, and airport development. Nick is also heavily involved in industry education and counseling of airports on the issues surrounding the use aircraft firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and frequently speaks and writes on other topics of importance to airports. In 2024, Nick received the Top 40 Under 40 award from Airport Business Magazine. Before joining the Firm, Nick served in two different legal positions at the United States Environmental Protection Agency, where he worked on several different matters concerning the Clean Air Act and renewable fuel standards, and worked for more than two years as a wilderness therapy instructor.
