Best Lawyers in America for Transportation Law
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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 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for his work in Antitrust Law, Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Litigati...
Proven litigator, strategic advocate, and trusted advisor Stephen Berrios brings more than fifteen years of dispute resolution, litigation, and trial experience to both the civil and criminal arenas. With the goal of always seeking the best possible result for each client he serves, Stephen delivers legal defenses across a wide range of disputes. Stephen’s adversarial experience is extensive and includes the resolution of state and federal court claims and risk mitigation solutions for ...
Dennis Vann, Jr. is a shareholder in the Birmingham (AL) office where his practice involves the defense of transportation, medical malpractice, professional liability and general litigation matters. Dennis is admitted to practice in all Alabama state courts. Dennis graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee and earned his Juris Doctor, summa cum laude , from University of Georgia School of Law. While in law school, he was an articles editor for the Georgia Law Review and a mem...
Matthew C. Wells is an associate in the firm’s litigation group and represents clients in transportation and product liability matters. Matthew regularly collaborates with clients to assess their needs and work to develop a plan. He provides strategic counsel and works on day-to-day legal matters, including preparing responsive pleadings, reviewing discovery, and working with opposing counsel. He has experience negotiating stipulations of dismissal and drafting motions to dismiss, to co...
Matthew Kochinski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Matthew practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Kochinski since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matthew Kochinski is held by ...
Caleb Nagel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Transportation Law. Caleb practices law in Lafayette, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Caleb Nagel since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Caleb Nagel is held by other lawyers.
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 ...
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