Best Lawyers in America for Transportation Law

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...

Meghan Pittman has built a distinguished career as a personal injury attorney, with a history of handling complex commercial litigation, product liability, professional malpractice, and multidistrict litigation cases. She is currently an attorney at The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C., which has recovered over $150 million for clients to date. Meghan is motivated in her work by the opportunity to use her voice and skills to truly impact people’s lives: “While an adj...

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...

Matthew S. Cassman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Matthew S., who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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...

Joseph A. Gonnella is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Transportation Law. Joseph A., who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Haley Moorman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Haley, who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Haley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anderson is a member of Young Moore’s Transportation and Logistics team and represents clients in trucking litigation, product liability, premises liability, and insurance defense cases. He is a regular speaker at the annual Trucking Claims Boot Camps held throughout the United States. The program is designed to support the trucking claims community by providing valuable insights on effectively responding to claims and managing high-exposure litigation trials with efficiency. Anderson j...

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...

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.

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...

Nick Foster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Nick, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nick 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.

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.

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...