Best Lawyers in America for Transportation Law
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Pamela Springrose Hallford is a shareholder at Carr Allison and is resident in the Dothan (AL) office. Pam’s practice focuses on the commercial transportation industry, specifically the defense of commercial motor carriers involved in catastrophic accidents. She represents these clients if or when they are involved in accidents as well as provides guidance to transportation companies looking to implement new policies. Pam is a member of Carr Allison’s accident investigation/emerge...
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...
Adam is a graduate of the University of Alabama Honors College with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and obtained his J.D. from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law. While at Cumberland, Adam served as President of the Air & Space Law Society and received the CALI Excellence Award for Bioethics and the Law. Adam always aspired to practice law having grown up watching his dad practice law. Adam enjoys performing defense work and having the opportunity to get to know clients and guide the...
Josiah Contarino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Transportation Law and Commercial Litigation. Josiah, who practices law in Roseland, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Josiah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kendall is an associate in the firm’s Birmingham office and focuses her practice on insurance defense, including construction, automobile accidents, trucking, and premises liability matters. She has represented businesses regarding claims of discrimination, ADA violations, and contract disputes. Kendall is a Birmingham native and obtained a Juris Doctor from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law contemporaneously with a Master of Business Administration from Samford&r...
Michael J. Greene is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Michael J., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2022. 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.
Stephen A. Berrios is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law. Stephen A., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
JohnPaul Salem is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Transportation Law. JohnPaul, 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 JohnPaul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David Dennenberg provides focused and efficient litigation strategies tailored to each client’s needs. He concentrates on general civil litigation, including third-party insurance defense, personal injury, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, as well as contract, construction, and products liability matters. Learn more about David’s practice here .
Natalie Holden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Transportation Law. Natalie, 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 Natalie 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 .
Danielle Fortin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Transportation Law. Danielle, 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 Danielle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Demetrius Pyburn, an associate and employment attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office, offers his clients a unique background. Demetrius combines technical experience in aviation and logistics from his service in the U.S. Army's Special Operations Aviation Regiment and human resources experience from his service in the U.S. Army Reserves, providing clients with knowledgeable, effective and efficient legal representation in employment law and aviation law. Demetrius also defend...
Jeremy J. Balu is a Partner in our Denver office, and he focuses his practice on construction, premises liability, general liability, and trucking accident litigation. For nearly a decade, he has represented construction companies, property owners, property managers, and homeowners associations of all sizes on a wide range of legal matters such as personal injury claims, premises liability, and construction defect litigation defense. He also counsels clients on day-to-day business matters suc...
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