The Adams and Reese Transportation Team combines the talents of experienced trial attorneys who can handle simple matters to complex, multi-party suits with appropriate staffing. Team members understand the particular demands and complexity of the industry and focus on maintaining state-of-the-art knowledge for their clients.
Our Attorneys
Transportation Team members address state and local permitting and licensing matters through partnering with the firm’s governmental relations advisors on national and state legislative issues. Team members have experience with the:
- Federal Aviation Administration
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Occupational Health and Safety Administration
- United States Department of Transportation
- Maritime Administration
- United States Department of Commerce
- United States Customs and Border Patrol
- Port of New Orleans
Core Practice and Clients: The Transportation Team represents clients ranging from railroads, airlines and motor carrier companies to vehicle and component part manufacturers. The team provides regulatory advice and representation through the firm’s Washington, DC-based governmental relations advisors and on a state-by-state basis throughout the firm’s regional footprint. The team offers clients the advantage of both a national and regional perspective on litigation and other legal issues.
Industry leadership:
Transportation Team members are active in the following industry organizations:
- ABA Transportation Law Committee
- American Trucking Association
- Memphis World Trade Club
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
- Transportation Lawyers Association
- Trade Capacity Building Institute
- World Trade Center of New Orleans
Representative matters:
Transportation team members have tried successfully a variety of issues nationwide, including:
- Crashworthiness
- Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)
- Motor carrier incidents of all varieties
- Multi-vehicle crashes
- Train-crossing accidents
- Vehicle fire claims
- Warranty claims
- Wrongful death