About Mark K.
Mark K. Schwartz is a nationally recognized attorney specializing in aviation law, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. He practices at Driggers, Schultz & Herbst, located at 3331 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 101, Troy, Michigan. Admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 1995, Mark has dedicated over two decades to serving clients in both Michigan and Florida.
His extensive legal career is supported by a strong academic background; he earned his Juris Doctor cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 1995, following a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wayne State University in 1991. In addition to his legal qualifications, Mark is a Board Certified Specialist in Aviation Law by The Florida Bar. This distinction highlights his expertise in a highly specialized field. His credentials are further enhanced by his status as a licensed commercial pilot and certified flight instructor. This unique combination of legal and aviation knowledge allows him to navigate complex aviation-related legal matters with a depth of understanding that few attorneys possess.
At Driggers, Schultz & Herbst, Mark focuses on representing clients in aviation-related personal injury and wrongful death cases, including incidents involving commercial airlines and airports. His practice also encompasses transactional matters such as aircraft acquisitions, sales, leasing, and financing. Beyond aviation, Mark handles hotel, resort, and other travel-related personal injury cases, extending his services both nationwide and internationally. This broad scope of practice allows him to address a variety of legal issues that arise in the travel and aviation sectors. Mark's contributions to the legal community have not gone unnoticed.
He has been recognized by Super Lawyers for the years 2024 and 2025, underscoring his standing among peers and clients alike. His professional affiliations include memberships in the American Association for Justice, the Michigan Association for Justice, the International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association, and the Oakland County Bar Association. These memberships reflect his commitment to staying informed about developments in the legal field and advocating for justice. In addition to his practice, Mark has authored insightful articles on aviation law, including "Unmanned Aircraft Systems: The Wild Blue Yonder of Legal Uncertainty" and "With Apologies to Cheech and Chong: State Relaxation of Marijuana Laws Could Leave Your Pilot Certificate, 'Up in Smoke.'" These publications demonstrate his thought leadership in the field and contribute to ongoing discussions about legal challenges in aviation. Mark can be reached at (248) 649-6000 or via email at mschwartz@driggersschultz.com for any inquiries related to his practice.
