For the Record: News About the Firm, Autumn 2025
Congratulations to the Scopelitis Firm for being recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Scopelitis was named to the publication’s “Best Law Firms” list for the twelfth consecutive year. Law firms included in the list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.
Congratulations to the Scopelitis Class Action Defense & Complex Litigation team for being recognized in BTI Consulting Group’s Litigation Outlook 2026: More Contentious. More Complex. More Spending, as a 2026 BTI Leader in Litigation. The BTI Litigation Outlook identifies and highlights firms nationwide that stand out for their ability to deliver speed, precision, and bold thinking in today’s contentious and complex legal landscape.
We are pleased to announce that Sue Lawless has joined the Firm as a Partner in the DC office. Most recently, Sue was the Chief Safety Officer, Executive Director, and Acting Deputy Administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Before serving as the Chief Safety Officer, she held various positions within FMCSA including Director in the Office of Policy and Chief of Enforcement and Litigation in the Office of Chief Counsel. Ms. Lawless’ legal practice focuses on issues relating to surface transportation including regulatory compliance, transportation policy, and Department of Transportation rules and regulations within the FMCSA.
Congratulations to Colton Keetch and Will Smeltzer, who began their law practice this fall as associates in the Indianapolis office.
Congratulations to Andrew Caito, who has rejoined the Firm as an Associate in the Indianapolis office after concluding his term as clerk for Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore in the U.S. District Court in Indianapolis.
Congratulations to Andrew Brehm on being named a Notable Litigator by Milwaukee BizTimes Media.
News from Scopelitis is intended as a report to our clients and friends on developments affecting the transportation industry. The published material does not constitute an exhaustive legal study and should not be regarded or relied upon as individual legal advice or opinion.
For the Record: News About the Firm, Autumn 2025
Congratulations to the Scopelitis Firm for being recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Scopelitis was named to the publication’s “Best Law Firms” list for the twelfth consecutive year. Law firms included in the list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.
Congratulations to the Scopelitis Class Action Defense & Complex Litigation team for being recognized in BTI Consulting Group’s Litigation Outlook 2026: More Contentious. More Complex. More Spending, as a 2026 BTI Leader in Litigation. The BTI Litigation Outlook identifies and highlights firms nationwide that stand out for their ability to deliver speed, precision, and bold thinking in today’s contentious and complex legal landscape.
We are pleased to announce that Sue Lawless has joined the Firm as a Partner in the DC office. Most recently, Sue was the Chief Safety Officer, Executive Director, and Acting Deputy Administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Before serving as the Chief Safety Officer, she held various positions within FMCSA including Director in the Office of Policy and Chief of Enforcement and Litigation in the Office of Chief Counsel. Ms. Lawless’ legal practice focuses on issues relating to surface transportation including regulatory compliance, transportation policy, and Department of Transportation rules and regulations within the FMCSA.
Congratulations to Colton Keetch and Will Smeltzer, who began their law practice this fall as associates in the Indianapolis office.
Congratulations to Andrew Caito, who has rejoined the Firm as an Associate in the Indianapolis office after concluding his term as clerk for Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore in the U.S. District Court in Indianapolis.
Congratulations to Andrew Brehm on being named a Notable Litigator by Milwaukee BizTimes Media.
News from Scopelitis is intended as a report to our clients and friends on developments affecting the transportation industry. The published material does not constitute an exhaustive legal study and should not be regarded or relied upon as individual legal advice or opinion.