USLAW Transportation Practice Group Mission Statement

The USLAW Transportation Practice Group is dedicated to an open exchange of ideas and information between and among clients and lawyers through seminars, newsletters and frequent communications.  The goal of the practice group is to insure that member firms have all the necessary tools and skills  to represent the best interests of clients in an efficient, cost effective and professional manner. 

Why Choose USLAW Transportation Law Firms?

USLAW member firms have an excellent reputation for handling transportation matters in an efficient manner.  Member firms' lawyers include leaders in the industry who have lectured and written extensively on cutting edge topics as well as litigation techniques and effective file management. Member firms specialize in handling litigation and commercial matters for motor carrier, air carrier, marine and rail companies as well as other businesses that service the transportation industry. In addition, many member firms have an immediate response team in place to respond to emergencies that confront transportation industry clients.

Areas of Practice

Member firms have expertise in consulting with clients in the trucking, airline, marine and railroad industries on the following types of litigation and commercial matters:  

  • American with Disabilities Act
  • Cargo loss
  • Commercial transactions
  • Hazardous materials
  • Independent contractor/employee status issues
  • Insurance coverage issues
  • Labor/Employment/Workers compensation
  • Multi-modal coverage
  • Passenger security
  • Personal injury/Intentional Torts
  • Product liability
  • Property loss
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Repetitive stress
  • Toxic exposure

Leadership 

Chair
Phillip H. Stanfield
Jones Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C.
Phoenix, AZ

Vice Chair
Kevin L. Fritz
Lashly & Baer, P.C.
St. Louis, MO

Secretary
Mark A. Barber
Hall, Booth, Smith & Slover, P.C.
Atlanta, GA 

Practice Group Advisors

Leigh Anne Battersby
Vice President of Risk Management
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.

William C. Burns (Emeritus)
Vice President of Liability Claims
Landstar System, Inc.

Keith D. Dunlap (Emeritus)
President
NTA, Inc.

W. Michael McDonald
Director of Risk Management
Quality Distribution, Inc.

Robert M. Milane
Managing Director of Risk Management
FedEx Ground

Jim Mullen
Vice President & General Counsel
Werner Enterprises, Inc.