Best Lawyers in America for Transportation Law
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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...
Bruno Renda is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Bruno, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bruno 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.
Chad Ruhr emphasizes clear communication and strategic guidance to build lasting relationships with his clients. He focuses on insurance coverage and defense, construction defects, trucking and transportation, professional liability, general civil litigation, and intellectual property protection, including trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks. Chad also advises on business formation and company structure, helping clients turn ideas into successful ventures. Learn more about Chad’s ...
Nicholas M. Hasenfus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Technology Law and Transportation Law. Nicholas M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicholas M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Amy M. Doig is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance Law and Transportation Law. Amy M., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Najla Hasic is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Najla, who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Najla is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Clarke D. Cotton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Clarke D., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Clarke D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Shareholder Matthew Ciulla focuses his practice on high-stakes commercial litigation in courts nationwide. A former federal circuit clerk, Matt briefs and litigates key issues from case inception to judgment, with a constant focus on strategies for evidentiary presentations, trial tactics, and preserving the appellate record. Matt has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for his work in Antitrust Law, Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Intellec...
Ms. Ruff Winter is a Partner at Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis LTD, where she focuses her practice on the defense of commercial, construction, premises liability, product liability, and transportation claims. Her work includes representing defendants in Personal Injury Litigation and matters involving Transportation Law. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Ruff Winter practiced at a Chicago, Illinois–based civil litigation firm, handling medical malpractice, long-term care, and w...
Maggie C. Key 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. Maggie C., 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 Maggie C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geog...
J.J. Burns has a national reputation as a go-to-expert on truck crash litigation. Through both jury verdicts and negotiated settlements, he helps truck crash victims and their families hold truck drivers, motor carries and freight brokers accountable for their negligence. Additionally, he works continuously to introduce safer practices and more demanding safety rules in numerous states and across the country. He is currently the Editor of the Journal of Trucking Litigation, and has also serve...
Matthew Kochinski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Matthew, who practices law in Tampa, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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 .
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.
Stephanie Avant is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Transportation Law. Stephanie, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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