Lawless to join the Scopelitis law firm Washington, D.C., office

Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, PC, the national transportation law firm based in Indianapolis, announced today its newest attorney, Sue Lawless, most recently the Acting Deputy Administrator and Chief Safety Officer of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Lawless will join the firm on or about October 1^st of this year.

Lawless will help lead the Scopelitis Firm's DOT Safety practice in conjunction with partners, Tim Wiseman and Chris Eckhart, who are both based in the Firm’s Indianapolis office. Lawless will be based out of the Scopelitis Firm’s Washington, D.C., office, where she will join Prasad Sharma, former ATA general counsel, and Kim Mann, a past president of the Transportation Lawyers Association.

"Sue has been a leader on the front lines in shaping policy and influencing the law within the trucking industry for many years,” Greg Feary said in announcing Lawless’s imminent move to the Scopelitis Firm.

“Scopelitis is quite fortunate to gain Sue’s superior foresight, skill, and knowledge,” Feary said. “She is a perfect addition to our DC office."

Prior to serving as the FMCSA’s Chief Safety Officer, Lawless served as the Director of FMCSA’s Motor Carrier, Driver, and Vehicle Standards Division. Lawless also formerly served as FMCSA’s Assistant Chief Counsel for Enforcement and Litigation.