Our attorneys specialize in the transportation field and have a thorough understanding of carrier regulation and compliance issues. We bring an innovative approach to handling transportation issues that is based on over thirty (30) years of representing transportation enterprises in numerous business and litigation matters.
Our services include:
- Transportation regulation
- Transportation litigation
- Representation before public agencies (DOT, FMCSA, PUC, DOL, EDD, DIR, WCIRB, etc.)
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Freight Damage Claims
- CHP/DOT suspensions and penalty assessments
Transportation Clients
We represent surface, freight, passenger carriers, and shippers, such as:
- Trucking companies
- Motor carriers
- Bus and motor coach operators
- Couriers
- Agents
- Brokers
- Logistics providers
- Transportation brokers
- Warehouse operators
- Shippers’ agents
- Freight Forwarders
Transportation Regulation
We regularly provide counsel and advice regarding international, federal, and state regulations for motor carriers, brokers, passenger carriers, couriers, and freight forwarders. Our attorneys assist carriers in their efforts to avoid censure and remain compliant with the law. We have experience with the requirements put forth by the Administrative Procedures Act.
Our firm has represented clients before the:
- California Highway Patrol
- California Department of Motor Vehicles
- California Public Utilities Commission
- California Department of Industrial Relations
- Labor Commission
- United States Department of Transportation
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
In addition, we provide representation in all California federal and civil courts. Our attorneys provide counsel to shippers, motor, bus, and other carriers who face business litigation, personal injury claims, and cargo or freight damage claims under federal, state, international, or maritime law. We also represent them on appeal, if necessary.
Mergers and Acquisitions
We have represented numerous transportation entities that have been involved in acquisitions and mergers. Our attorneys are well versed in the industry specific issues and considerations that arise in these transactions. We have been involved in large transactions involving "earn out" consideration, consulting agreements, bank involvement, innovative security arrangements, and extensive vehicle transfers. We also have experience creating Employee Stock Ownership Plans as an alternative to the business sale alternative.
For more information about our Transportation Law services, please call us at 650.573.9500 or email us at contactus@chauvellaw.com.

Ron Chauvel
Partner
About Ron
After practicing for a successful San Francisco financial district law firm for ten years, Ronald started his own practice in 1988. His primary practice areas include general business representation; entity formations, acquisitions and mergers; commercial real estate purchases, sales and leases; motor carrier, passenger bus, and logistics law; and estate planning and trust administration. He specializes in representing small to medium sized entities in various industries, including real estate, transportation and logistics, and start-up technology and commercial enterprises. Estate planning services are provided for business owners and their families.
Practice Areas
Bar Admissions
- California, 1978
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1981
Education
- Juris Doctor, University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California
- Bachelor of Arts (Economics), University of California, Berkeley, California
- ron@chauvellaw.com
- 650-573-9500

Derek Myers
Associate
About Derek
Derek practices civil litigation and administrative law. He specializes in individual and corporate legal matters. His background includes trial, civil and administrative hearings and deposition experience. Formerly a congressional staffer with Congressman Tom Lantos and a lobbyist, Derek has an in depth understanding of government agencies which allows him to advocate for clients. Derek focuses on practical solutions for his clients and prevention of legal problems.Practices
Bar Admissions
- California, 2010
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, 2010
Education
- Juris Doctor, Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California, 2009
- Bachelor of Arts (Legal Studies), University of California, Santa Cruz, California, 2001
- derek@chauvellaw.com
- 650-573-9500