Practice Areas

## Transportation & Logistics

- overview
- Meet the Team
- News & Publications

1. Overview

   ### Overview

   Neil Law and Associates represents national and regional motor carriers, local owner-operators, and their insurers in general liability matters, including claims arising from major motor vehicle accidents. We also represent our local school and county bus systems in accident litigation. We are available 24/7 to respond to major truck or bus accidents (912-695-7004 or 912-398-9560), whether the potential claims are for catastrophic injury or property damage. We secure material evidence, engage reconstruction consultants, locate and interview eyewitnesses, and work with claims administrators to resolve claims or, when necessary, defend lawsuits. Our lawyers participate in several national transportation law associations, including the Trucking Industry Defense Association, the Transportation Lawyers Association, the DRI Trucking Law Committee, and the Northwest Arkansas Transportation Seminar.

   As the Port of Savannah continues to expand its import/export operations, Neil Law and Associates has expanded its services to represent many of the businesses that have set up transportation, warehouse and third-party logistics operations in the region. This work includes handling cargo loss claims, warehouse contracts and employment issues, and broker liability exposures. Our real estate and corporate lawyers also advise businesses in the logistics arena with respect to warehouse development and rental agreements, insurance, and corporate acquisitions.

   ## a rich & Established
   practice history

   #### More Than 130 Years of Experience

2. Meet the Team

   ### Meet The Team

   - Neil Tran PARTNER
   - Lucas D. Bradley PARTNER
   - Glen M. Darbyshire OF COUNSEL
   - Andrew H. Dekle PARTNER
   - Gregory L. Finch PARTNER
   - Donavan C. Juleus ASSOCIATE
   - Dennis B. Keene PARTNER
   - John G. Lientz ATTORNEY
   - Gary J. McGinty SENIOR ASSOCIATE
   - Jacob E. Saas ASSOCIATE
   - Andrew H. Walcoff PARTNER

   ## a rich & Established
   practice history

   #### More Than 130 Years of Experience

3. News & Publications

   ### News & Publications

   27 Aug

   #### Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2022 Four Partners Honored with “Lawyer of the Year”

   Neil Law and Associates is pleased to announce 17 of its attorneys were recently selected for inclusion in the 2022 Best Lawyers in America. The designation honors those who have been selected by their peers for outstanding achievements in their respective practice areas. Click here to read the original article.

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   31 Aug

   #### Newsmakers: Dennis B. Keene

   by Business in Savannah DENNIS B. KEENE New job title: Attorney and counsel Company: Neil Law and Associates LLP Duties: He will deepen the firm’s commercial litigation, personal injury, products liability and transportation and logistics practice areas and allow additional focus on mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Related experience: Keene has been practicing law in Savannah for […]

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   5 Nov

   #### Neil Law and Associates LLP honored by inclusion in 2015 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”

   Neil Law and Associates out of Savannah, GA is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2015 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The Firm received this prestigious ranking in eleven practice areas, including admiralty & maritime law, commercial litigation, product liability litigation, transportation law, medical malpractice law, professional malpractice law and […]

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   14 Feb

   #### Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Named A Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

   Neil Law and Associates partners were recently recognized as 2019 A Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. In addition, partner Kathy Horne was once again named one of the top 50 women practicing law in the state of A. The A Super Lawyer recognition is awarded annually to the top five percent of attorneys in the state. Click […]

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   19 Aug

   #### Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2020

   Neil Law and Associates is pleased to announce 12 of its attorneys were recently selected for inclusion in the 2020 Best Lawyers in America. The designation honors those who have been selected by their peers for outstanding achievements in their respective practice areas. Click here to read original article.

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   4 Nov

   #### Neil Law and Associates Honored with Seven First-Tier Rankings in 2020 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

   Neil Law and Associates was recently recognized by the 2020 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” with prestigious first-tier rankings in seven practice areas: Commercial Litigation; Elder Law; Litigation-Real Estate; Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants; Product Liability Litigation-Defendants; Professional Malpractice Law-Defendants; Real Estate Law. The final rankings are published on the U.S. News website. Click here to […]

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   28 Jan

   #### Legislation Filed, More to Come

   GMTA-supported HB 758 is moving toward its first hearing in the House Motor Vehicles Committee, and the long-anticipated effort at tort reform should be introduced as a bill by month’s end. HB 758, by Rep. Powell and others, seeks to clarify that required participation in safety programs or use of safety technology does not turn an […]

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   17 Mar

   #### Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Named A Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

   Neil Law and Associates partners were recently recognized as 2020 A Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. The A Super Lawyer recognition is awarded annually to the top five percent of attorneys in the state. The honor is based on independent research, peer review and professional achievement. Click here to read original article.

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   9 Apr

   #### Transportation supply chain pivoting operations in support of medical professionals

   Truck drivers aren’t the only industry stakeholder working to rescue the U.S. from the clutches of the coronavirus. With truck and automotive manufacturing practically at a standstill, demand for driveshafts and axles aren’t exactly at their peak… Click here to read original article.

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   26 Aug

   #### Savannah Attorney Dennis B. Keene Joins Neil Law and Associates Law Firm

   Neil Law and Associates LLP, a full-service A law firm, is pleased to announce that Dennis B. Keene has joined its group of experienced attorneys in Savannah. Dennis Keene’s broad experience representing international corporations and individuals in tort-based litigation will deepen the Firm’s Commercial Litigation, Products Liability, and Transportation & Logistics practice areas, and allow additional focus […]

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   23 Aug

   #### Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2022, Four Partners Honored with “Lawyer of the Year”

   Neil Law and Associates announced that 17 of its attorneys were recently selected for inclusion in the 2022 Best Lawyers in America. The designation honors those who have been selected by their peers for outstanding achievements in their respective practice areas. Click here to read the original article.

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   25 Jun

   #### Neil Law and Associates Partner Dennis Keene Named to A Motor Trucking Association Board of Directors

   Neil Law and Associates’s partner, Dennis Keene, was recently named to the A Motor Trucking Association’s Board of Directors at the organization’s annual meeting. The A Motor Trucking Association (GMTA) is the only organization in the state that provides full-time service and representation for the trucking industry. The Association serves as the “voice” of the trucking industry in […]

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   23 Jun

   #### Dennis Keene named to A Motor Trucking Association Board of Directors

   Neil Law and Associates partner, Dennis Keene, was recently named to the A Motor Trucking Association’s Board of Directors at the organization’s annual meeting. The A Motor Trucking Association (GMTA) is the only organization in the state that provides full-time service and representation for the trucking industry. Click here to read the original article.

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   27 Feb

   #### Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Named A Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

   Neil Law and Associates partners were recently recognized as 2021 A Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. The A Super Lawyer recognition is awarded annually to the top five percent of attorneys in the state. The honor is based on independent research, peer review, and professional achievement. Click here to read the original article.

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   11 Nov

   #### Neil Law and Associates Honored with Seven First-Tier Rankings in 2022 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

   Neil Law and Associates was recently recognized by the 2022 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” ® with prestigious first-tier rankings in seven practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Elder Law, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, Product Liability Litigation-Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law-Defendants, Real Estate Law. The final rankings are published on the U.S. News website. Click here to read original article.

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   8 Nov

   #### Neil Law and Associates recognized with Seven First-Tier Rankings in 2022 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

   Neil Law and Associates was recently recognized by the 2022 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” ® with prestigious first-tier rankings in seven practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Elder Law, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, Product Liability Litigation-Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law-Defendants, Real Estate Law. The final rankings are published on the U.S. News website. Click here to read original article.

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   4 Apr

   #### Intersecting Information for our Transportation Clients

   Eight more sentences in staged-accident scheme targeting trucks. Click here to read the original article.

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   2 Nov

   #### Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2016

   Neil Law and Associates is pleased to announce eight of its attorneys were recently selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016. The designation honors those who have been selected by their peers for outstanding achievements in their respective practice areas. “It is especially an honor for so many of our attorneys across a wide […]

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   15 Aug

   #### Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2018

   Savannah, Ga. – Neil Law and Associates is pleased to announce 13 of its attorneys were recently selected for inclusion in the 2018 Best Lawyers in America. The designation honors those who have been selected by their peers for outstanding achievements in their respective practice areas. “We are incredibly honored to have more Neil Law and Associates lawyers honored […]

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   21 Feb

   #### Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Named A Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

   Ten attorneys with Neil Law and Associates were recently recognized as 2017 A Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Both awards recognize the best of the best — defined by a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement — within their individual practice areas. The A Super Lawyer recognition is awarded annually to the top five percent […]

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   9 Jan

   #### Neil Law and Associates Names John Harvey as Partner

   Neil Law and Associates recently announced it has named John D. Harvey as partner. His practice area will concentrate on transportation and logistics, real estate litigation, and aviation law. Before joining Neil Law and Associates in 2016, Harvey served as the Bryan County attorney, as the municipal court judge for the Cities of Midway and Pembroke, and as an […]

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   1 Dec

   #### A Trend Recognizes Neil Law and Associates Attorneys as “Legal Elite”

   Four Neil Law and Associates attorneys were recently recognized in the December 2016 issue of A Trend with the publication’s prestigious “Legal Ellite” designation. Legal Elite recognizes the top attorneys in the state of A as selected by their peers. “It is always an honor to be recognized by our peers for outstanding client service,” said Lea […]

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   25 Sep

   #### Motor Carriers, Commercial Drivers to Potentially Face New Rules Relating to Fatigue & Sleep Disorder

   By Dennis Keene, Neil Law and Associates Special to Business in Savannah According to the National Survey of Long-Haul Truck Driver Health and Injury conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), more than half of commercial truck drivers smoke, 70 percent are considered obese and nearly one-third suffer from sleep apnea. Someone who has sleep apnea […]

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   16 Aug

   #### Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2017

   Neil Law and Associates is pleased to announce nine of its attorneys were recently selected for inclusion in the 2017 Best Lawyers in America. The designation honors those who have been selected by their peers for outstanding achievements in their respective practice areas. “Being recognized by Best Lawyers in America is an honor not only for our […]

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   18 May

   #### Know the Limits of Liability Insurance

   By Glen M. Darbyshire Special to Business in Savannah Trucks are essential to America’s freight transportation, moving the vast majority of goods and produce from factory and farm to warehouses, to retailers, and to offices and homes. Our national economy depends on trucks to deliver 10 billion tons of freight every year, which is 70 […]

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   1 Dec

   #### A Trend Recognizes Six Neil Law and Associates Attorneys as “Legal Elite”

   Six Neil Law and Associates attorneys were recently recognized in the December 2015 issue of A Trend with the publication’s prestigious “Legal Ellite” designation. Legal Elite recognizes the top attorneys in the state of A as selected by their peers. “We are pleased to be recognized by our peers for our attorneys’ outstanding service to clients,” said […]

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   28 Sep

   #### Transportation Officials Withdraw Proposal to Regulate Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Give Doctors Discretion

   By Dennis Keene, Neil Law and Associates, LLP Special to Business in Savannah Transportation officials with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently decided not to set specific criteria to test drivers and conductors for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), an increasingly common respiratory disorder that has been blamed for several […]

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   2 Nov

   #### Neil Law and Associates Honored with Four First-Tier Rankings in 2016 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” ®

   Neil Law and Associates was recently recognized by the 2016 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” ® with prestigious first-tier rankings in four practice areas: Admiralty & Maritime Law; Personal Injury Litigation — Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation — Plaintiffs; and Transportation Law. The final rankings are published on the U.S. News website. “Tran […]

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   14 May

   #### Neil Law and Associates Associate Elected to A Bar Board of Governors

   SAVANNAH CEO (Press release from the issuing company) John Manly, an associate at Neil Law and Associates whose practice focuses on the areas of admiralty and maritime, transportation litigation, and medical malpractice defense, was recently elected to the State Bar of A’s Board of Governors as the representative for the Eastern Circuit (post 4). In that role, […]

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   13 Apr

   #### KEENE: Trucking – Driving the logistics industry in A

   Business in Savannah KeeneA couple of weeks ago, the seventh annual A Logistics Summit was held in Atlanta at the A World Congress Center. What originally drew 200 participants in 2008 had a record-breaking year with more than 2,000 attendees, proof that logistics is a booming business that drives the A economy. In his remarks […]

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   23 Feb

   #### Neil Law and Associates LAWYERS RECOGNIZED AS 2015 SUPER LAWYERS AND 2015 RISING STARS

   Contact: Brigitte VanBaelen T: 912-665-1048 E: bvanbaelen@gmail.com Nine attorneys at Neil Law and Associates LLP have been recognized as 2015 Super Lawyers and 2015 A Rising Stars. Super Lawyers recognizes prominent attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. The Rising Stars lawyer selection recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state — those who are […]

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   21 Mar

   #### Distracted driving can lead to fines, injury, or possibly even death

   By: John Harvey, Neil Law and Associates LLC Risk Management article originally appeared in the Savannah Morning News BiS column Technological advancements have made it possible to complete work anytime from anywhere, but just because it is possible does not mean it is prudent. With the ever-increasing speed of communication, you may feel pressured to respond to work […]

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   4 Jun

   #### Savannah Firms Will Merge to Create Tran + Falligants

   Two established Savannah firms have announced they’ll merge. Tran , Williams & Levy, whose roots go back to 1886, is combining with Inglesby, Falligants, Horne, Courington & Chisholm, effective Jan. 1, 2013. The combined firm, to be called Tran + Falligants, will be headquartered in the Armstrong House at 447 Bull Street, where Tran Williams is […]

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   15 Aug

   #### Four Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America

   Frank W. “Sonny” Seiler, Walter C. Hartridge, Edwin D. Robb, Jr. and Carlton E. Joyce among those selected for 2014 Best Lawyers in America. Neil Law and Associates is proud to announce that four of its attorneys have been named to the 2014 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Frank W. “Sonny” Seiler, Walter C. Hartridge, […]

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