Trucking accident & transportation laws
A focus on interstate & international commerce
Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. has a very unique and specific legal focus on representing transportation companies in matters of commercial transportation law. We center our practice on issues that affect our clients’ interstate and international transportation businesses—particularly in the long-haul trucking environment:
- Trucking accident laws
- Shipping laws
- Cargo laws
- Transportation laws
Shipping goods across the United States and Canada requires adherence to both interstate and international commerce laws and regulations. This kind of business is complicated by administrative policy and procedure that must be followed to ensure legal business transactions at every stop along a transportation route.
We help our clients adhere to all regulations and keep a watchful eye over their business transactions and legal affairs. In the event of a truck accident, we take the lead and defend our clients’ interest during personal injury claims and lawsuits. Contact our firm to learn more about our national practice.
Complete Legal Services from Holmes & Wiseley
While the main focus of our firm is on commercial transportation law, the staff at Holmes & Wiseley is experienced in a wide variety of legal issues that bear on the companies and people who work in that field. Our services include representation and litigation in a variety of interrelated legal issues:
Commercial Transportation
- Litigation of catastrophic and wrongful death claims
- Litigation of Carmack cargo claims
- Litigation of commercial transaction cases
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration compliance
- Department of Homeland Security safety compliance
- Cross-border consulting
- Commercial driver criminal representation
Employment
- Employee hiring and termination
- Contracts
- Litigation
- Compliance with federal and state statutes on employment practices
Commercial Law
- Litigation
- Formation of corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships
- Mergers and acquisitions from due diligence to closing
- Preparation and review of contracts
- Corporate reorganization
- Owner/operator agreements and disputes
- Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
- Unfair trade practices
Representing Families
- Litigation for wrongful death and catastrophic injuries
- Catastrophic injuries
- Family law
- Serious criminal and civil offenses
Appellate Practice
- Represented clients in the 6th and 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court
