Areas of Practice

Railroad, Maritime & Transportation Law

The transportation industry is highly regulated. Many of the same state and federal regulations that impact carriers also affect shippers and transportation intermediaries. Whether you are a local manufacturer or a transportation provider, our goal is to provide services to assist you in dealing with a number of issues, from industry regulation and transactions to commercial litigation and related bankruptcy matters. Some of our services include:

  • Advising you on strategic alliances and business combinations;
  • Helping you to comply with state and federal regulations and to formulate and pursue regulatory policy changes;
  • Drafting contracts for the carriage of goods;
  • Assisting with vessel transactions and vessel documentation;
  • Filing, and foreclosing on, maritime liens;
  • Assisting you in recovering damages due to maritime allusion; and
  • Helping you to understand and comply with commercial fishing regulations.

For more information about how our attorneys can assist you with transportation issues, please contact one of the attorneys below:

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