Driving Success: Long-Term Legal Counsel For The Transportation Industry

From the freight trucks carrying goods across the interstate highways to the cargo ships plying the coastal waters, Florida’s transportation network is the backbone that allows businesses and communities to thrive. The steady movement of people and products through our state’s airports, seaports, railroads, and roadways is essential to economic growth and prosperity. This vital sector operates relentlessly, connecting every corner of the globe.

However, the transportation field is heavily regulated at the federal, state, and local levels. Failure to adhere to the applicable rules can result in costly fines, disruptions to operations, personal liability for executives and other serious consequences. There’s also the matter of civil litigation; transportation companies aren’t immune from the occasional legal dispute.

From our Fort Lauderdale headquarters, Mathis Law Group is ready to serve transportation companies within Florida and across the nation with their various legal needs.. Our transportation practice is built upon our knowledge and experience in transportation regulation, claims handling, contract drafting and negotiation, and the other issues inherent in transporting passengers and freight.

At Mathis Law Group, we believe that there’s always a better approach to our client’s success.

Addressing Every Legal Need For Transportation Companies

We’re committed to providing you with tailored representation to meet your company’s needs.

Our extensive experience and industry-specific knowledge allow us to anticipate potential legal obstacles and develop proactive strategies to safeguard your interests. Whether you require assistance with regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, litigation or strategic corporate matters, our firm is equipped to be your trusted legal partner.

We offer a wide range of transportation services and practice areas, including:

• Corporate structuring and business transactions: Our attorneys structure transportation companies and draft/negotiate key business agreements to support their operations.
• Driver leasing: We advise clients on legal issues surrounding driver leasing programs and independent contractor relationships.
• Employee benefits: We design and implement competitive employee benefits packages for transportation workforces.
• Independent contractor issues and classification: Our firm counsels clients on properly classifying workers and mitigating independent contractor misclassification risks.
• Risk management and regulatory compliance: We develop compliance programs to manage risk and ensure adherence to all relevant transportation regulations.
• Labor and employment: Our labor attorneys represent management in areas like union relations, employment litigation and workforce policies.
• Property damage and cargo claims: We defend transportation companies against property damage and cargo claims/lawsuits.
• Regulatory, DOT and hazardous materials compliance: Our team can interpret and advise on DOT regulations, develop compliance programs and even conduct risk assessments for hazardous materials incidents.
• Warehousing and logistics: We draft and review warehouse agreements, advise on liability issues, and provide guidance on complying with relevant laws and regulations.
• Workers’ compensation: Our attorneys provide employers with counsel on workers’ comp claims, policies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ocean regulation, transactions and litigation: We represent maritime clients in regulatory matters, transactions, and litigation involving ocean shipping/transportation.

Our attorneys have extensive experience litigating disputes for transportation industry clients and are prepared to zealously advocate for you, whether that means defending an action or pursuing a claim on your behalf. We represent trucking companies, airlines, maritime operators and other transportation providers in state and federal courts and alternative dispute resolution forums, leveraging our comprehensive knowledge of transportation law and regulations.

We pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to excellence, personalized attention and a deep understanding of the transportation sector’s intricacies. Our attorneys take the time to truly understand your business and craft tailored legal strategies aligned with your goals.

Gain A Trusted Legal Partner For Your Transportation Company

If you need legal counsel that your transportation company can depend on, call Mathis Law Group today at 954-616-4404 or send us an email. Let us show you how we can be your trusted legal partner in the long run, providing the robust representation and proactive guidance you need to drive success.