Best Lawyers in America for Transportation Law

Catherine Collins Messer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Catherine Collins, 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 Catherine Collins is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gaby Ruiz Atkisson serves as an associate at Christian & Small in Birmingham, Alabama. She is involved in the firm's Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Transportation Law practice areas. Her work primarily involves insurance defense, focusing on premises liability cases, automobile accidents, and commercial trucking disputes. Gaby effectively represents insurance providers in both first- and third-party claims and supports businesses in matters concerning FDCPA violations, FCRA vio...

Lindsay N. Aherne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Real Estate and Transportation Law. Lindsay N., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lindsay N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...

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 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for his work in Antitrust Law, Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Intellec...

Michael Kutzner is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on litigation defense involving commercial disputes, transportation matters, premises liability, and asbestos claims. He represents clients in civil litigation matters in state and federal courts. Michael’s practice includes defending businesses and insurers in a range of liability and commercial matters, with experience in both general civil litigation and industry-specific disputes. Before entering civil practice, Michael worked ...

Myles Sonnier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Myles, 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 Myles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bruno Renda is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Bruno, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bruno is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Katherine Sheriff is a technology and transportation attorney with Davis Wright Tremaine in Washington, D.C. Katherine began her legal career as a litigator with a practice focused on product liability and insurance litigation issues related to regulatory compliance. Today, she devotes her practice to helping innovators bring emerging technologies to scale, particularly in the dynamic fields of autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence. Katherine leads DWT’s Mobility and Transport...

Matthew W. Gaspari is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Transportation Law. Matthew W., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Quinten J. Whiteside is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Transportation Law. Quinten J., who practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Quinten J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Amy M. Doig is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance Law and Transportation Law. Amy M., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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...

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...