Our attorneys have represented common carriers for such claims as: cargo and equipment damage, floor board failure, improper loading, securement and cargo shifting, king pin/fifth wheel failure, landing gear failure, rear and side underride and suspension failure. We have also represented clients in matters dealing with the Federal Employment Labor Act. We have represented our clients in both federal and state courts as well as before administrative agencies. The transportation law department includes attorneys who are members of the Maritime Law Association of the United States.

Transportation Industry Litigation Attorneys

Transportation Industry Litigation Events

REMINDER: 2024 IML Annual Conference

Sep 19, 2024
Tressler LLP

Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, James J. Hess,  Darcy L. Proctor, Molly E. Thompson, Taylor A. Brewer, Jeyser G. Claudio and Drew J. O’Donnell have been selected to present at the Illinois Municipal...

2023 IML Annual Conference

Sep 21, 2023
Tressler LLP

Tressler’s local government attorneys have been selected to speak at the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) 110th Annual Conference. Join John M. O’Driscoll, Darcy L. Proctor, James J. Hess, Taylor A....

2022 IML Annual Conference

Sep 15, 2022
Tressler LLP

Tressler attorneys have been selected to speak at the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) 109th Annual Conference. Join John M. O’Driscoll, Darcy L. Proctor, James J. Hess, Taylor A. Brewer and Courtney P....

2021 IML Annual Conference

Sep 23, 2021
Tressler LLP

  Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll,  Darcy L. Proctor, Elizabeth F. Wagman, Kathleen M. Gibbons and James J. Hess have been selected to speak at the Illinois Municipal League’s 108th Annual Conference on

2021 CLM Annual Conference

Aug 12, 2021
Tressler LLP

Tressler attorney Linda Bondi Morrison will be speaking at the 2021 CLM Annual Conference in Atlanta on August 12, 2021. Her session is titled “Hot Topics Involving the Right to Independent Counsel.” About the...

Anatomy of an Airport Claim

Feb 7, 2018
Tressler LLP

TOPIC: Anatomy of an Airport Claim SPEAKERS: Donald Machalinski of Tressler LLP and Michael McGrory Tressler attorney Donald Machalinski will be presenting at The Chicago Bar Association’s Aviation Law Committee...

2019 CLM Annual Conference

Mar 14, 2019
Tressler LLP

Tressler attorney Linda Bondi Morrison will be speaking at the 2019 CLM Annual Conference in Orlando on March 14th. Linda will be co-presenting a presentation titled “Going Hog Wild: Liability and Insurance Coverage

Doing What’s Right for Your Association

Nov 16, 2018
Tressler LLP

The Association of Condominium, Townhouse, and Homeowners Associations (ACTHA) is hosting a free seminar on November 15th. Tressler attorney Kathryn Formeller will be discussing how to do what is right for your Association

Save the Date: 2025 IML Conference

Sep 18, 2025
Tressler LLP

Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, James J. Hess, Megan M. Olson, Erik R. Peck, Darcy L. Proctor, Taylor A. Brewer, and Carter R. Frambes have been selected to present at the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) 112th...

Transportation Industry Litigation News

18 Attorneys Joined Tressler LLP in 2023

Jan 5, 2024
Tressler LLP

Happy New Year! In 2023, Tressler LLP was honored to welcome 18 experienced attorneys to the firm. Meet the attorneys who joined us throughout the country: Partner:  Molly E. Thompson Partner General Defense Litigation...

Honoring Historic Black Legal Professionals

Apr 21, 2023
Tressler LLP

This Black History Month, Tressler is proud to highlight some historic Black legal professionals. The following individuals helped shape the landscape of our country and the field of law. Macon Bolling Allen (1816 – 1894)...

19 Attorneys Joined Tressler LLP in 2022

Jan 4, 2023
Tressler LLP

Happy New Year! 2022 was an exciting year of growth for Tressler LLP, and we proudly welcomed 19 experienced attorneys to the firm. Meet the attorneys who joined us throughout the country: Partners: Rick Capra Partner General

24 Attorneys Joined Tressler LLP in 2021

Jan 28, 2022
Tressler LLP

2021 was an exciting year of growth for Tressler LLP. Not only did we celebrate our 35th anniversary, but we were proud to welcome 24 experienced attorneys to the firm. Meet the attorneys who joined us throughout the...

Happy 35th Birthday, Tressler LLP

Jul 26, 2021
Tressler LLP

  Chicago, IL, July 26, 2021 – Tressler LLP is proud to announce that today, July 26, 2021, marks the firm’s 35th birthday. Tressler, Soderstrom, Maloney & Priess was founded in 1986 in Chicago,...

Transportation Industry Litigation Publications

Attorney Spotlight: Jessica O’Brien

Dec 3, 2024
Tressler LLP

Jessica O’Brien is senior counsel in Tressler’s Insurance Services Practice Group in Orange County, CA. She concentrates her practice on coverage matters, including bad faith and extra contractual liability litigation...

Attorney Spotlight: Xander M. Landy

Jun 10, 2024
Tressler LLP

Xander M. Landy is an associate attorney and member of Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in Chicago. Xander focuses his practice on a wide range of complex civil litigation matters and has a depth of experience in the...

Attorney Spotlight: Taylor Brewer

Aug 4, 2022
Tressler LLP

Taylor A. Brewer is an associate in Tressler’s General Defense Litigation Practice Group. Taylor started his practice with a focus on construction injury, product liability, premises liability and automobile injury,...

Attorney Spotlight: Jennifer Dancy

Apr 13, 2021
Tressler LLP

Jenny Dancy is senior counsel in the Litigation Practice Group. She focuses her practice in general defense litigation, personal injury, transportation, property damage, insurance coverage and employment law. Jenny relies...

Attorney Spotlight: Jennifer Perdigao

Jul 16, 2018
Tressler LLP

Jennifer Perdigao is a partner in Tressler’s insurance practice. Her practice includes insurance coverage and defense as well as non-insurance advisory matters. Jennifer’s insurance coverage experience includes...

Attorney Spotlight: Inga Romm

Mar 16, 2026
Tressler LLP

Inga Romm is an associate attorney in Tressler’s Litigation, Aviation, and Transportation Practice Groups in the Los Angeles, California, office. Inga represents clients across a wide range of industries and practice areas,

Honoring the Historic Women of Aviation Law

Mar 9, 2026
Tressler LLP

In 1985, Air India announced that it operated an all-women crew flight in the jet age. American Airlines followed in 1986, and well into the 2010s. Airlines were still publicizing internal firsts as when El Al, albeit as a...