Transportation companies across the trucking, aviation and maritime sectors face myriad legal challenges from all directions, often arising at unpredictable times and requiring rapid responses. From navigating legal and regulatory compliance, to responding to incidents and mitigating operational risks, to resolving commercial disputes, a vast range of issues can threaten a company’s operations and reputation for safety and reliability.
Collaboration with an experience legal team that maintains open communication with clients, insurers, investigators, law enforcement, witnesses and experts is essential to navigate these critical and complex transportation matters. Thus, companies of all sizes dealing in various modes of transport across land, air and sea trust MG+M The Law Firm to provide robust legal counsel and skilled representation through the ever-evolving legal complexities of the transportation industry.
We have extensive experience defending clients in state and federal courts across the United States. Working with a team of industry experts and private investigators, we are equipped to handle issues and claims no matter where or when they arise.
Trucking
For companies in the trucking space, MG+M handles issues related to collisions and catastrophic injuries, emergency accident investigations, liability assessments, cargo disputes, contractual issues, environmental concerns and sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance. We defend manufacturers, premises owners, retailers and service providers in nationwide trucking and transportation litigation, while also representing small and midsize companies, including freight carriers, brokers, insurer s, and truckers operating intra-state and interstate. With more than 25 years of trucking and transportation litigation experience, MG+M attorneys have gained a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory complexities of the industry, including interstate transportation and the extensive frameworks of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century and the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program.
Aviation
MG+M defends aerospace product manufacturers, airline service providers, aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul organizations, fixed base operators, airport authorities, airlines, suppliers, and aerospace insurers in national and local litigation and class actions in US state and federal courts. Our team has successfully defended clients confronted with lawsuits arising from incidents, accidents, disputes and exposures throughout the United States and abroad that result in severe personal injuries, wrongful death, commercial disputes, substantial property damage and exposure to toxic substances. Learn more about the comprehensive legal representation we provide for aerospace companies.
Maritime
With decades of experience successfully litigating high-stakes maritime and marine casualty claims, MG+M attorneys are skilled in navigating the complexities of admiralty law, including both commercial and recreational marine matters. Our seasoned crew has successfully represented clients throughout the industry, including shipping conglomerates and container shipping lines, charterers, operators, cruise lines, boat and marine equipment manufacturers, insurers, shipyards, boat dealerships, yacht clubs and marinas, and vessel owners. Learn more about the skilled legal representation our team offers maritime companies from coast-to-coast and everywhere in between.