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Transportation and Logistics
The USLAW Transportation and Logistics Practice Group is dedicated to an open exchange of ideas and information between and among clients and lawyers through seminars, roundtables, compendiums and webinars. The goal of the practice group is to insure that USLAW Transportation and Logistics clients have access to highly qualified and committed attorneys who can represent the best interests of clients in the most efficient, cost-effective and professional manner.
WHY CHOOSE USLAW TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS LAW FIRMS?
USLAW member firms have an established reputation for handling transportation matters in a creative, efficient and effective manner. Member firms’ lawyers include leaders in the industry who have lectured and written extensively on innovative topics as well as trial and litigation techniques and effective file management strategies. Member firms specialize in handling rapid response accident investigation and litigation for all businesses that service the transportation industry, including motor carrier, brokers, shippers, air carrier, marine and rail companies. In addition, many member firms have experienced immediate response teams in place to aggressively respond to emergencies that confront transportation industry clients.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Member firms are experienced 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
- Broker liability
- Cargo loss
- Catastrophic accident/Injury/Tort claims
- Commercial transactions
- Emergency response
- Hazardous materials
- Independent contractor/employee status issues
- Insurance coverage issues
- Labor/Employment/Workers’ compensation
- Multi-modal coverage
- Passenger security
- Product liability
- Property loss
- Regulatory compliance
- Repetitive stress
- Toxic exposure
- Transportation contracts
LEADERSHIP
Chris E. Cotter
United States
B. Trey Sandoval
United States
Patrick E. Foppe
United States
Pamela Springrose Hallford
United States
TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS PRACTICE GROUP CLIENT ADVISORS
Janice W. Beacham
United States
Douglas Betkowski
United States
Meghan Hvizdos
United States
Kelly Lowrey
United States
Nathan Lundquist
United States
Sara L. Miemiec
United States
Mindy J. White
United States
Stephen E. Winborn
United States
Brian Wymer
United States
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