Jannie Steck regularly defends motor carriers and other transportation companies in state and federal trial court litigation, including in class and collective actions and complex litigation. This includes cases involving wage and hour matters, independent contractor misclassification issues, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Truth in Leasing Regulations.

Steck also represents motor carrier and transportation clients in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases, broker liability claims, and commercial litigation. She serves as National Defense Counsel and excess monitoring counsel for several motor carriers and represents transportation companies in litigation involving contract and other commercial disputes in court and arbitration proceedings. She is also a leader in the Firm’s Insurance Coverage Disputes practice, regularly advises clients on insurance coverage matters, and represents transportation clients in insurance coverage disputes.

Her experience includes:

• Representing clients in wage and hour matters and independent contractor misclassification cases.
• Defending motor carriers and transportation clients in lawsuits involving negligence and punitive damages claims in state and federal court litigation from inception through trial.
• Assisting clients with emergency response to catastrophic and fatality accidents and post-accident investigations.
• Serving as national defense counsel to motor carriers and assisting on litigation matters across the country.
• Advising clients on insurance coverage issues and litigation insurance coverage disputes.

Steck also presents at seminars across the country on litigation topics impacting the transportation industry.

• DePauw University, B.A.
• Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law