Holland & Knight LLP

Holland & Knight‘s rail & road litigation and regulation department is a strong choice for product liability, environmental and private class actions, particularly among auto suppliers and freight rail market participants. Jacksonville-based William Byrne and Jameson Rice co-head the team; Byrne’s expertise in rail, road, and maritime logistics, equipment and supply chain issues operating alongside Rice’s experience in the transportation arena’s litigation and regulatory matters. Based out of Dallas, Charles Shewmake is an expert in rail-related disputes and regulations, having previously advised clients before the state and federal level, up to the Supreme Court. Linda Auerbach Allderdice, operating out of Los Angeles, is highly active in transport regulatory issues pertaining to employment, environmental, pre-emption, independent contractor and other areas of regulation, and is noticeably experienced in advising on independent contactor owned-operator drivers in class actions and lawsuits. Kristine Little is also a key member of the team.