Transportation: Road (Automotive)

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Provided by Thompson Hine LLP

Our automotive and mobility practice combines legal and technical resources with complete problem-solving solutions. Our team includes national trial attorneys experienced in representing automotive industry clients, former government officials and industry experts, and seasoned environmental counsel.

We represent OEMs, suppliers, startups, and technology companies in trials, government investigations, and enforcement actions. We assist in negotiations, discovery, and litigation in courts nationally and have decades of experience managing and trying automotive and mobility-related product liability and other complex actions.

Our knowledge of the regulatory agencies, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, and California Air Resources Board, helps clients in negotiations and day-to-day matters with government entities. We leverage our long-standing relationships with regulators to navigate federal and state regulatory issues and, if necessary, defend clients in government investigations. We perform internal audits and enhance compliance programs for traditional vehicle manufacturers and early-stage companies developing new technologies. 

We also advise on the required homologation process for new vehicles under development, including those involving traditional automotive products, personal mobility, electric and other alternative fuels, and connected and self-driving vehicle platforms.