Taylor Nelson Slattery Bernard // Transportation & Logistics Law Firm

Industry Insiders.

We pride ourselves on being available to our clients whenever we are needed. We know your business doesn't stop at 5:00, and neither do we. We are here for you, when you need us, and we will provide innovative solutions that general law practices won't think of, because we know your business.

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Taylor Nelson Slattery Bernard is a nationally-recognized firm with a unique blend of attorney specialties who have one thing in common: advanced knowledge of our specialties in transportation and the federal government contracting industries. We use that industry-related aptitude to help mitigate our clients’ risk and steer them toward solutions that will drive continued success.

Steering Solutions. Driving Success.

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BROKERS

MOTOR
CARRIERS

FREIGHT FORWARDERS

We help you meet regulatory compliance standards, protect you with well written/negotiated contracts and help you set up solid practices & procedures from the start. We provide you practical business-minded solutions to help you navigate the federal acquisition landscape, leverage small business opportunities & partners and prepare your company for growth. We provide innovative solutions that general law practices won’t think of, because we know your business.

Risk Mitigators.

Latest News

Congratulations, Sophia Bernard!

Congratulations to Sophia L. Bernard! Taylor Nelson Slattery Bernard is proud to congratulate Sophia L. Bernard on her appointment as Vice-Chair of the Commercial Transportation Litigation General Committee within the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and...

Unanimous Ruling by the Supreme Court

Unanimous Ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States Finds Brokers Have a Duty of Reasonable Care in Selecting Motor Carriers By: Bryan J. Nelson, Esq. To those of you who know me, I’m NOT a “GLASS HALF EMPTY” kind of person; rather, I’m a “GLASS ALL FULL” type...

Welcome, Heather Frederick

🚛 We’re excited to welcome a new Partner to the firm. Taylor Nelson Slattery Bernard is proud to announce that Heather M. Frederick has joined the firm as a Partner, strengthening our national transportation and logistics litigation practice. Heather represents motor...

Introducing new TNSB Partner-Billy Davis!

Taylor Nelson Slattery Bernard PL, a leading Transportation and Logistics law firm that provides corporate, litigation, M&A, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory services is delighted to announce that William “Billy” Davis has joined the Firm as its newest...

Announcing Taylor Nelson Slattery Bernard PL

We’re proud to announce a new chapter in the Taylor Nelson story: a rebrand that reflects the growth, evolution, and future of our firm. As part of this exciting transition, we’re honored to welcome Elle M. Slattery and Sophia L. Bernard as our newest Name Partners....

Industry Insiders

Taylor Nelson Slattery Bernard is a boutique transportation law firm with real industry experience, a national practice, and a local footprint in central and south Florida.

We know the trucking industry and understand transportation law. Taylor Nelson Slattery Bernard brings together the power of local legal practice, deep transportation industry understanding, and nimble lawyering. We are proud to represent the hard-working businesses that manufacture, arrange, transport, and insure the staples of this country. Our clients include motor carriers, owner-operators, brokers, agents, freight forwarders, shippers, and warehouses, as well as insurance companies.

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What Sets Us Apart

We know your business

We know what keeps you up at night, and we can help you manage your business so that you can rest easy. (We know what a jake brake is!)

OUR RELATIONSHIPS MATTER

We care about our clients. We want a long-term partnership with you, helping you manage your business and its challenges in a way that is productive and beneficial.

WE DELIVER RESULTS

We are results oriented and work alongside you to meet your expectations every step of the way.

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Our Practice Areas

Agriculture & PACA

Autonomous Vehicles
& Emerging Technologies

Cargo & Freight Claims

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

Corporate Structure & Formation

Import / Export
(Customs Bond & Trade)

Independent Contractor
& Driver Misclassification
(Truth in Leasing)

Industry Advocacy

Insurance Coverage, Renewals, & Audits

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense

Intrastate, Exempt,
& Aggregate Hauling

Labor & Employment

Last Mile Transportation
& Home Delivery

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Maritime, Port & Drayage

Mediation & Arbitration

Mergers & Acquisitions

Transportation Regulatory
& DOT Compliance

Risk Management

Staffing & PEOs

TMS, Digital Freight,
and Technology

Transportation Brokers and Intermediaries

Learn more about our practice areas