Best Lawyers in America for Transportation Law

Marissa Merrill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Transportation Law. Marissa, 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 Marissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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.

Christine Shang is a litigation associate in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where she focuses her practice on a variety of complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts. She has represented domestic and international clients in diverse industries such as aviation, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services.

Allison N. Skopec is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law. Allison N., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Allison N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Brian is a dynamic, detail-oriented, and responsive motor vehicle attorney with a primary focus on domestic and cross-border corporate and transactional matters. As an associate in Barack Ferrazzano’s Motor Vehicle Group, Brian helps motor vehicle manufacturers manage the sale and distribution of their products, including through counseling on franchise and dealer network matters, commercial relationships and regulatory concerns, and brand launches in the U.S. market. He also advises bo...

Kenna Duckworth is a partner in the Seattle, Washington office of O’Hagan Meyer and is a member of the Commercial Litigation practice group. Kenna has represented clients in a wide variety of matters involving personal injury, premises liability, discrimination, breach of contract, and consumer protection violations. Prior to working at O’Hagan Meyer, Kenna worked in general civil litigation and insurance defense at a prominent local firm in Seattle. She is known for her tenacity ...

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.

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.

Alison H. Sausaman is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Jacksonville (FL) office where she practices in the areas of premises liability, retail and hospitality and labor and employment. Alison is admitted to practice in Florida and before the US District Court for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. Alison received her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University, graduating with honors and earned her Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of La...

Landon Kidd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law. Landon, who practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Landon 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...

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.

Michael E. Deutsch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law. Michael E., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rachel is a member of Young Moore’s Transportation and Logistics team. She advises and represents clients in matters involving trucking litigation, product liability, and premises liability. Rachel earned a J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law where she served as an Executive Editor of the Wake Forest Journal of Law and Policy and participated in the Appellate Advocacy Clinic. While attending law school, she interned at the North Carolina Court of Appeals for The Honorable Jud...