Best Lawyers in Louisiana, United States for Transportation Law

Matthew “Matt” Sandifer brings a unique perspective to litigation defense, combining military experience with legal expertise. He represents clients in the retail, restaurant, hospitality, and transportation sectors, focusing on litigation, insurance coverage, premises liability, professional liability, and product liability. Matt is known for his client-focused approach, attention to detail, and tailored strategies for each matter. Explore Matt’s practice here .

Jason M. Freas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law. Jason M., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher R. Handy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Transportation Law. Christopher R., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Myles Sonnier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Myles, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Myles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Katherine Fallas provides clear, strategic legal solutions while advocating zealously for her clients. She focuses on transportation defense, general litigation, and transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, as well as advising local governments on land use, permitting, and public works issues. Discover more about Katherine’s practice here .

Austin Glascoe is an associate in the Maritime Practice Group and a member of the maritime litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution team. Austin’s broad maritime litigation experience includes personal injury claims brought under the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, vessel collision cases involving the Limitation of Liability Act, charter party disputes, and environmental claims. He handles marine accident investigations and advises clients ...

Seth Blackledge is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law. Seth, who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Seth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael J. Catalano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law. Michael J., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sara Kuebel is an associate in the Jones Walker Maritime Practice Group. Sara advises clients in a broad range of disputes, with a concentration in maritime litigation, including allisions and collisions and claims under General Maritime Law, the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Sara has experience litigating various matters, having assisted with numerous bench and jury trials in both federal and state court. She h...