Best Lawyers in America for Transportation Law
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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 ...
Jody Schisel-Meslin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law. Jody, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jody is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Leslie M. Jacomino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Project Finance Law and Transportation Law. Leslie M., 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 Leslie M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christopher J. Seemann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Christopher 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 Christopher J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
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.
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...
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...
Bryan Forsyth is a Partner in our office in Columbus, Georgia, and he focuses his practice on general liability, insurance coverage, transportation, premises liability, governmental liability, and appellate work. He represents both corporations and individual insureds against personal injury claims, bad faith claims, and insurance coverage disputes. A seasoned litigator before joining Hall Booth Smith in 2018, Bryan spent the first seven years of his legal career handling a variety of litigat...
Brian Lindsey has practiced law in Lafayette, Louisiana since 2014 and is an attorney with Kean Miller , where he is part of the offshore energy and maritime practice group. His practice is focused on civil defense litigation for companies in the energy, transportation, maritime, and industrial sectors. Brian regularly represents defendants in complex matters arising from multi-party accidents, contractual defense and indemnity obligations, and insurance coverage disputes. His work includes m...
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.
Zhandos Kuderin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Transportation Law. Zhandos, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zhandos 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 .
Ilsa Luther is an associate in the Maritime Practice Group. She is a member of the maritime transactional team and of the firm’s Energy and Natural Resources Industry Team. As part of her maritime practice, Ilsa regularly advises clients on maritime commercial, financial, and regulatory matters. On the commercial side, she has experience in marine transportation agreements, vessel construction agreements, and vessel purchase agreements. With respect to marine finance, Ilsa’s exper...
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...
Amber O'Connell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Transportation Law. Amber, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amber is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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