The Firm’s Transportation Independent Contractor Counseling Practice (IC Practice) is guided by the practice thought leader, who is widely recognized throughout the U.S. legal and transportation communities—Greg Feary. The IC Practice attorneys have deep knowledge of the wide range of intertwined legal and operational issues that define an independent contractor workforce in transportation. They develop strategies, guidance, and understandable guideposts that enable trucking executives to implement workable solutions in response to the challenges of contracting and working with independent contractors. Whether the independent contractor is a motor carrier or operating under a motor carrier’s authority, Scopelitis IC Practice attorneys are skilled at the different contractual relationships required under law. The Firm’s contracts, counselling guidance, innovative solutions, and real-world depth of knowledge represent a dynamic evolution.  To the point where the contractual work product has become industry-leading both in terms of legal compliance and practical industry application by addressing key topics and nuances encountered between the parties.  While counseling clients, the IC Practice attorneys constantly interact with all pertinent Scopelitis practice groups (such as Class Action Defense, DOT Safety; Authorities, Permits & Accounts,  Titling and Vehicle Registration as well as Labor & Employment) to ensure the team is  applying state-of-the-art legal and business advice to the unique problems that arise and reexamining the solutions and strategies the Firm has helped implement over decades of practice in this arena. Partners Kelli Block, Allie Boyd, Shannon Cohen, Braden Core, Bob Henry, Jeff Jackson, Steve Pletcher, Prasad Sharma, and Becky Trenner lead a growing roster of experienced but younger attorneys, including Madeleine Baker, Greg Lawton, and Rachael Robinson to maintain ample resources and continuity for our clients’ needs now and into the future.