Stephen Libman Speaks on Innovations in Trucking Litigation at The Trial Lawyers Summit 2026

Chicago, IL – Burnes Libman Law Group is proud to announce that Stephen M. Libman, Co-Founder of the firm, was a featured speaker at The Trial Lawyers Summit, held from January 25-28, 2026, at the Loews Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. This prestigious event, presented by The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, brings together more than 1,500 of the nation’s leading civil plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys to exchange insights, enhance trial skills, and refine business management strategies.

On January 27, 2025, Mr. Libman delivered an impactful presentation titled “Innovations in Trucking Litigation: Identifying Often Overlooked Parties in Truck Crash Cases.” His session, held from 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM ET, provided attendees with critical insights into:

• Navigating complex truck crash litigation when traditional liability paths stall.

• Identifying additional liable parties beyond the trucking company, including brokers and shippers.

  
  

As a nationally recognized authority in trucking litigation, Libman has pioneered innovative legal strategies to hold all responsible parties accountable in catastrophic truck crash cases. His experience and groundbreaking arguments have led to multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for victims and their families.

About Stephen M. Libman

Stephen M. Libman is a renowned transportation litigation attorney and Co-Founder of Burnes Libman Law Group , a firm nationally recognized for its record-setting jury verdicts and settlements. He specializes in catastrophic truck crash cases and has secured landmark victories, including a $18 million wrongful death recovery and several multi-million-dollar settlements against motor carriers, brokers and shippers.

Libman is also the founder of the Center for Trucking Safety, a leading forum dedicated to enhancing transportation safety through litigation and legislative advocacy. He is a past President of the Interstate Plaintiffs Trucking Lawyers Association (APITLA) and a two-time recipient of the Teddy Roosevelt “Man in The Arena Award” for his contributions to highway safety. Recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and a Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers Association, he continues to be a sought-after lecturer and author on trucking litigation strategies.

For more information about Stephen Libman and Burnes Libman’s work in transportation litigation, visit his webpage: https://www.burneslibman.com/stephen-m-libman