The Law Offices of Countryman & McDaniel

The Law Offices of Countryman & McDaniel counsels clients on international agency relations legal consequences and represents and defends in state and federal maritime and aviation cargo and property loss claims and trade disputes. We advise on regulatory compliance issues related to licensing regulations and security initiatives. We appear in federal investigations and hearings, including those brought by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Maritime Commission, the Departments of Treasury and Commerce, and similar state and federal offices. We review, draft, and negotiate legal documentation, including Terms and Conditions and broker agreements for sales, purchase or transportation contracts, and equipment charters, interlining, and shipper agreements. We also conduct exposure analysis, operating procedures development, and claims training. We consult CargoLaw Network (r) attorney members regarding claims and lawsuits in almost every U.S. state and 87 trading nations.