The Ment Law Group

united STates of america - risk master

With a passion for providing honest and forward-thinking legal guidance for every client they serve

Managing Partner of Ment Law Group, Jeffrey Ment provides legal counsel to travel companies around the world. He has been in the travel industry for more than thirty-five years, gaining valuable experience while working as a travel agent, tour guide and sales manager for two airlines prior to law school. He is admitted in New York, Connecticut, the United States District Courts of New York (SDNY) and Connecticut as well as the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.

Mr. Ment offers a unique ability to represent the many facets of the travel and tourism industry: travel agents, OTA’s, tour operators, hospitality groups, cruise lines, motorcoach tours and insurers. He handles the defence of personal injury actions, international and national compliance laws, seller of travel law compliance, general representation for travel companies, resolution of lATA/ARC issues, contract drafting and risk avoidance management services. His cases come from around the globe, including Africa, South America, Europe and the Caribbean. He is trusted by travel agents, host agencies, technology companies, tour operators and insurance companies to handle matters across the country and around the world, particularly in claims arising from accidents or incidents. He regularly represents clients in liability litigation arising from these accidents.

He is a member of The International Forum of Travel and Tourism Attorneys and the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys, writes the legal column for Travel Age West and is frequently quoted in the media on articles on travel. The Ment Law Group has offices in Hartford and Westport, Connecticut and New York City.

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