C. Ellis

Brazeal, III

Position: Partner
Office: Birmingham

Ellis Brazeal is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group and co-leader of the firm’s aerospace and aviation team.

Ellis has more than 30 years of experience in commercial litigation, including all levels of state, federal, and bankruptcy courts. He represents and advises financial institutions and other entities regarding corporate restructuring, and handles construction, surety, and government contract litigation. He is recognized for his work by legal publications, and he regularly lectures on bankruptcy, contract litigation, and ethics. Ellis also lectures on space-related matters.

In addition to nationwide speaking engagements at Aviation Week Network and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) events, Ellis is frequently interviewed by national news outlets including Bloomberg, MarketWatch, and The New York Times.

Ellis serves as an adjunct professor at The University of Alabama, where he teaches a course in Space Law, along with a Senior Seminar course, in the College of Engineering. He also teaches Space Law at The University of Alabama Law School. In addition to focusing on various international treaties, the Space Law course deals with government contracting and other aspects of international law.

Ellis serves as Chair for the Industrial Advisory Board for the Aerospace and Engineering Mechanics Department at the University of Alabama, which is comprised of business leaders from numerous aerospace and aviation companies. Ellis is also involved in the ABA Forum on Aviation and Space Law and serves on the Board of Directors of the National Space Club - Huntsville.