The trucking arena is a complex, regulation-ridden industry whose members are beholden to any number of local, state and federal oversights. And clients know we have the knowledge, experience and industry connections to assist them with virtually every challenge. Our geographic reach, experience and knowledge of the motor carrier industry give our clients access to unrivaled comprehensive legal advice. Whether you are looking for a rapid-response investigation after an accident, taking your company public or seeking interstate operating authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, our team is uniquely capable of helping you achieve your goals. We know the rules and the regulations. We know the business.
Clients turn to us for assistance with complex transportation litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States. We counsel on and defend against environmental issues unique to the transportation industry, and we assist with the acquisition and sale of assets and/or stock of transportation companies. We guide carriers through international operating rights, and review, create and litigate transportation agreements. We also defend our self-insured motor carriers who are sued by third parties for personal injury and property damage. We draft agreements between motor carriers and shippers; assist in the acquisition and sale of operating rights; represent carriers in workers' compensation, retaliatory discharge, Americans With Disabilities Act, and wage and hour issues; guide carriers through public and private security placement offerings; defend against civil and criminal forfeiture procedures instated by the DOT; and assist with many other related issues.
Our 24-hour Emergency Response Team is just one example of our Firm's commitment to our motor carrier clients. The Team was developed to provide instantaneous post-accident intervention and investigation throughout the Firm's footprint and beyond, whenever and wherever you need us. We will evaluate the gravity of an accident; counsel and protect the company and its employees; preserve evidence; work with law enforcement personnel; identify and interview witnesses; arrange for local adjusters, photographers, reconstructionists and other experts as needed; and use our experience to anticipate and avoid issues detrimental to the company. An early game plan and a team approach are the keys to avoiding litigation and/or a successful defense. Our Motor Carrier Emergency Response Team ensures that we will be there for you at every critical moment after an accident.
Representative Services
- Represent many of the largest truckload and less-than-truckload motor carriers and largest brokers and third-party logistics providers in all aspects of the transportation industry
- Assist with contract and regulatory work, including contract negotiations and drafting
- Defend against complex transportation litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States
- Provide federal court representation for Department of Transportation-initiated civil and criminal forfeiture procedures
- Counsel and defend motor carriers and shippers regarding environmental issues and regulatory proceedings unique to the transportation industry
- Defend major cargo claim litigation, including Carmack Amendment standards of liability, claims handling regulations, and cargo insurance issues
- Draft, negotiate, and litigate transportation agreements between motor carriers, shippers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs
- Represent buyers and sellers in mergers, consolidations, sales, acquisitions and roll-ups
- Provide counsel regarding public and private security placement offerings
- Advise on international operating rights