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Ladd Sanger Named to the 2026 Dallas 500 by D CEO Magazine

By Slack Davis Sanger LLP | November 19, 2025 | Comments Off on Ladd Sanger Named to the 2026 Dallas 500 by D CEO Magazine

Slack Davis Sanger is proud to announce that Managing Partner Ladd Sanger has been selected for the 2026 Dallas 500, D CEO Magazine’s annual list recognizing the most influential and impactful business leaders in North Texas. The Dallas 500 highlights leaders whose expertise and contributions have shaped their industries. Ladd’s inclusion reflects his national reputation in aviation litigation, his long record of…

Courier-Journal Interviews Ladd Sanger on San Antonio Maintenance Questions in UPS Cargo Plane Crash

By Slack Davis Sanger LLP | November 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Courier-Journal Interviews Ladd Sanger on San Antonio Maintenance Questions in UPS Cargo Plane Crash

The Louisville Courier-Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network, interviewed Ladd Sanger, our Dallas managing partner and licensed pilot, in its continuing coverage of the UPS MD-11 cargo plane crash near Muhammad Ali International Airport. The article examined new information showing the aircraft had been grounded in San Antonio for six weeks prior to the…

Ladd Sanger Featured in KTVB Report on Maintenance History of UPS Cargo Plane

By Slack Davis Sanger LLP | November 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Ladd Sanger Featured in KTVB Report on Maintenance History of UPS Cargo Plane

  KTVB, Idaho’s NBC affiliate, featured commentary from Ladd Sanger, our Dallas managing partner and a licensed pilot, in a report examining the maintenance history of the UPS MD-11 cargo aircraft that crashed near Louisville. FAA records reviewed by KTVB show the aircraft had been grounded in San Antonio for six weeks earlier this fall,…

Ladd Sanger Featured on WHAS11 (ABC) to Discuss UPS Plane Crash Investigation

By Slack Davis Sanger LLP | November 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Ladd Sanger Featured on WHAS11 (ABC) to Discuss UPS Plane Crash Investigation

Ladd Sanger, board-certified aviation attorney, pilot, and Managing Partner of Slack Davis Sanger’s Dallas office, was featured on WHAS11 — Louisville’s ABC affiliate — to discuss new findings in the ongoing investigation of the UPS cargo plane crash at Muhammad Ali International Airport.  In the segment, Sanger explained how early evidence points to a…

Slack Davis Sanger Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers®

By Slack Davis Sanger LLP | November 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Slack Davis Sanger Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers®

Slack Davis Sanger has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers®, earning Regional Tier 1 rankings in both Dallas and Austin, Texas. The firm received recognition in the following categories: Dallas, TX – Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation (Plaintiffs) Austin, TX – Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs) This honor reflects the firm’s continued dedication to achieving exceptional…

Ladd Sanger Appears on FOX News to Provide Expert Commentary on UPS Cargo Plane Crash in Louisville

By Slack Davis Sanger LLP | November 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Ladd Sanger Appears on FOX News to Provide Expert Commentary on UPS Cargo Plane Crash in Louisville

Ladd Sanger, board-certified aviation attorney, pilot, and Managing Partner of Slack Davis Sanger’s Dallas office, appeared on FOX News LiveNOW to discuss new footage and emerging details from the UPS cargo plane crash near Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport. During the interview, Sanger provided expert analysis on what early evidence suggests about the cause of the accident — including…

Ladd Sanger Featured on WHAS11 Louisville Discussing UPS Cargo Plane Crash

By Slack Davis Sanger LLP | November 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Ladd Sanger Featured on WHAS11 Louisville Discussing UPS Cargo Plane Crash

Ladd Sanger, Dallas Managing Partner at Slack Davis Sanger and a licensed pilot, appeared on WHAS11 News Louisville to analyze new footage from the UPS cargo plane crash near Muhammad Ali International Airport. In the interview, Sanger discusses early indicators from the video, including a possible engine separation and fuel-fed fire, and explains what investigators will look for as the NTSB…

Mike Slack Featured on NBC Dallas: FAA Safeguards Questioned After DFW Outage

By Slack Davis Sanger LLP | September 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Mike Slack Featured on NBC Dallas: FAA Safeguards Questioned After DFW Outage

One of our managing partners and aviation attorney Mike Slack spoke with NBC Dallas following the outage that grounded hundreds of flights at DFW Airport and Love Field after cut fiber optic cables disrupted radar operations and raised new concerns about FAA system safeguards. “These communications are very, very vital to safety,” Slack told NBC…

Slack Davis Sanger Attorneys Named as 2025 Texas Super Lawyers

By Slack Davis Sanger LLP | September 19, 2025 | Comments Off on Slack Davis Sanger Attorneys Named as 2025 Texas Super Lawyers

Slack Davis Sanger is proud to announce that Managing Partner Mike Slack and Partner Ladd Sanger have once again been recognized as Texas Super Lawyers for 2025. This distinction is awarded to only about 5% of attorneys in Texas, making it one of the most respected honors in the legal profession. This year marks a milestone for both attorneys: Mike Slack has…

Mike Slack Discusses Utility Helicopter Crash with First Alert 4

By Slack Davis Sanger LLP | September 15, 2025 | Comments Off on Mike Slack Discusses Utility Helicopter Crash with First Alert 4

Aviation attorney Mike Slack spoke with First Alert 4 News following the fatal helicopter crash near Alton, Illinois, that killed two men during utility work. “This is extremely challenging flying — high risk with very little room for error,” Slack explained, noting that the MD 369D’s short rotor blades provide limited clearance near powerlines. Read…