Burr & Forman LLP

Our Transportation team represents clients nationwide, including railroads, trucking companies, and vehicle and component part manufacturers.

We represent our clients in wrongful death cases, FELA, crashworthiness, warranty claims and many other matters. We advise shippers and carriers on contract matters and deal with a variety of issues related to cargo and the transportation of goods.

Given the volatile nature of the transportation industry, we are always prepared to respond quickly to our client’s calls; responding night or day in the event of an accident, and going to the scene to ensure our client’s interests are protected.  Whether it is an emergency response or long-range planning to avoid costly litigation, contact a member of Burr’s team to help guide you through the matter at hand.

Areas of representation include:

• Cargo Claims
• Crashworthiness
• Customs Issues
• Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)
• Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Safety Regulations
• Immigration Matters
• On-site Investigations
• Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Defense
• Property Damage
• Warranty Claims

Logistics

Our attorneys are well-versed in the intricacies of legal issues involved in the logistics of transporting goods and materials via intermodal operations. As a full-service law firm, Burr & Forman provides a team of attorneys from across our practice areas to handle the inter-related aspects of logistics law including regulatory compliance, transactions, litigation and dispute resolution.

Areas of representation include:

• Compliance
• Customs Laws
• Intellectual Property Protection
• International Trade
• International Trade Agreements: FTA, NAFTA, and GATT/WTO
• Litigation, Regulatory, Transactional, and Contractual Matters
• Supply Chain Disputes
• Tariffs and Quotas

Burr & Forman LLP is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation or disability.

We recognize that our ability to serve our clients is strengthened by establishing a diverse workforce in which differences are accepted and valued on an inclusive basis.

Burr & Forman LLP desires to foster a multi-cultured atmosphere that provides a cooperative work environment where everyone is treated with mutual respect, trust and understanding, and where everyone can reach their full potential. The firm values the knowledge and talents of a multicultural team in order to meet and exceed individual and business goals, and client expectations.