Transportation & Towing Law

Practical legal counsel for the complex challenges facing the towing and recovery industry.

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Industry-Focused Representation for Heavy Duty Towing Collections

Samish Hill Legal provides legal counsel to towing, recovery, and transportation companies operating in complex and highly regulated environments. We represent businesses that perform heavy-duty recovery, vehicle towing, HAZMAT and environmental cleanup, storage, and incident response services for public agencies.

We understand the unique operational, regulatory, and financial challenges facing the towing and recovery industry. From recovering payment for emergency response work to navigating disputes with insurers and motor carriers, we help clients protect their businesses and secure the compensation they have earned.

Deep Industry Experience

Samish Hill Legal’s principal attorney, Jonathan W. Charnitski, has represented towing companies that perform heavy-duty towing and recovery on behalf of counties and municipalities in Washington and Texas since 2022. In addition to his track record in the courtroom, his work in the industry extends beyond litigation and collections. He has advised industry organizations on legislative and regulatory matters, presented at towing industry shows across the country, contributed to discussions on state-level transportation and towing laws, and worked closely with operators who perform some of the most demanding work on America's roadways, including heavy-duty recovery, HAZMAT response, environmental remediation, and emergency incident management.

This industry knowledge allows him to provide practical, informed counsel grounded in a clear understanding of how towing and recovery businesses actually operate.

Matters We Represent:

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Collections

Recover unpaid towing, heavy-duty recovery, HAZMAT response, environmental cleanup, and storage charges.

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Dispute Resolution

Representing clients in disputes involving insurers, motor carriers, vehicle owners, and other responsible parties.

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Business Counsel

Contract negotiation, compliance, risk management, and practical legal guidance for day-to-day operations.

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Industry Experience

Legislative, regulatory, and industry knowledge built through years of serving the towing and recovery profession.

A Practical Approach

The towing and recovery industry operates under significant time pressures, substantial financial risk, and evolving regulatory requirements. Unfortunately, legal questions can come up well after the work is finished and documented.

We help clients evaluate claims, preserve evidence, negotiate effectively, and pursue practical resolutions whenever possible. When disputes cannot be resolved outside of court, we are prepared to advocate aggressively on our clients' behalf.

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Industry Membership:

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Logo for Towing & Recovery Association of Washington with a light blue map of Washington State in the background.

(Associate Member)