Best Lawyers in America for Transportation Law

Kyle R. Gaughan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Transportation Law. Kyle R., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kyle R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian J. Manikowski is a Partner in the Raleigh office of Hall Booth Smith from which he covers all Central and Eastern portions of North Carolina. His practice focuses on the defense of high-exposure transportation, construction defect, law enforcement liability, and premises liability matters. Brian has significant experience in all stages of litigation and has defended cases in both state and federal courts. He is also well versed in the different avenues of alternative dispute resolution ...

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.

Donovan Mendoza, a Director in Galloway’s Houston office, is client-focused and skilled in tailoring legal strategies to meet his clients’ goals. His practice includes automobile, commercial trucking, transportation, insurance defense and coverage, as well as complex commercial litigation, premises liability, product liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, and employment law. Donovan is also highly experienced in state and federal transportation laws and regulations, in...

Frederich “Fritz” Autrey advocates for his clients with clear, well-reasoned strategies and strong communication. He focuses his practice on insurance defense, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, personal injury, and small claims, drawing on trial experience that includes favorable verdicts for both plaintiffs and defendants. Explore his practice: Frederich “Fritz” Autrey

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

Melissa W. Kopit is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Project Finance Law and Transportation Law. Melissa W., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael J. Petherick is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Chattanooga (TN) office. Michael’s practice concentrates on transportation, professional liability and other complex litigation. Michael has successfully defended commercial motor carriers throughout the State of Tennessee in both pre-suit and litigated matters. In addition to his transportation practice, Michael has experience defending clients in commercial, construction, products liability and professional liability litiga...

Wilson Landers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Wilson, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wilson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographi...

Zachary R. Hill is a partner at RMP LLP in Little Rock, Arkansas, where his practice focuses on a broad range of litigation matters. His work includes commercial litigation, insurance law, construction defect claims, contractual disputes, products liability, and transportation law matters involving trucking and motor carriers. He also represents defendants in medical malpractice law and personal injury litigation, including premises liability cases. Zachary has served as first chair trial cou...

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

Andrew J. Upton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Andrew J., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matt Quandt is a member of Walentine O'Toole’s experienced litigation group. His practice concentrates on trucking, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, construction defect, product liability, and professional liability, including engineers and architects. Matt comes from a long line of truckers; his grandfather, dad, uncles, and brother all drove over-the-road. That industry experience helps Matt best represent trucking companies and drivers, from mom & pop operations to the big...

Ian G. Conits is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Transportation Law. Ian G., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ian G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vittoria Luchini is dedicated to building open, honest, and ethical client relationships that foster trust and collaboration. She provides practical, reliable counsel to corporate clients, insurers, and insureds, offering clear guidance on potential liability, exposure, compliance, and litigation strategy. Vittoria has experience across industries including transportation, medical, scientific, construction, consumer, and engineering, and is adept at managing discovery, preparing witnesses, an...

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