Tom Gemmell, JD

Tom Gemmell is an accomplished attorney is recognized for his legal expertise and experience in aerospace and weapon systems technologies, automotive systems and medical devices. He has tried jury and bench cases in federal and state courts across the United States.

In the area of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Tom is proficient in UAS technologies, including precision targeting, data-link and encryption, as well as flight operations in the National Airspace System. He represents clients across a wide range of industries, including Agriculture, Energy, Communications, GIS/Mapping, Real Estate, Construction, and Movie and Television, and is among the first to obtain exemptions from the FAA under Section 333 of the FMRA of 2012 to allow for the commercial use of UAS.

Tom is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and served as an Air Force Judge Advocate (JAG) from 1996 to 1998 and as Deputy Liaison Officer Director for the U.S. Air Force Academy from 1992 to 2007.