Education is the bedrock of issue resolution. R&K is at the forefront of educating the trade and transportation industry. Over the last twelve years, Cameron Roberts has twice beenselected the students’ favorite instructor at California State University Long Beach, Center for International Trade and Transportation, in 2000 and again in 2006, receiving the George Marshall Award. The students learn about the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, the Montreal Convention, the Carmack Amendment, and Customs regulations, with an emphasis on discussing real-world cargo claims and insurance issues. Andrew Kehagiaras has served on panels at industry seminars and has authored articles and academic papers on areas of interest within admiralty and transportation law.
Training
R&K regularly publishes presentations on its website, provides industry training, and actively participates in trade and professional organizations.
Pro Bono
The firm supports the Harbor Transportation Club (“HTC”) and the Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Assns. Inc. The HTC provides a monthly forum for thediscussion of issues important to the transportation community. Cameron Roberts is a past president and presently serves as advisor and counsel to the HTC’s board of directors. The HTC has raised over $150,000 in scholarship funds for students interested in logistics.
Efficiency
R&K uses the latest technology efficiently to reduce client costs. R&K leverages technology to create an open-source platform that will increase attorney efficiency in communication, research, filing, and other administrative areas. By logging into secure and confidential user accounts, clients can access critical documents and information on a twenty-four hour basis.
FIRM VALUES
Professional Liability Insurance, Security, and Green Technology
OUR SERVICES
- Business entity creation, licensing, and best practices in trade and transportation.
- Customs law and compliance with administrative regulations, such as those of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Transportation, Federal Maritime Commission, Food and Drug Administration, and many others.
- Insurance coverage determinations.
- Cargo claims in all transportation modes—air, ocean, motor truck, and rail.
- Comprehensive risk management for logistics providers.
R&K provides its clients with superior data security, calendaring programs, and remote off-site storage of electronic files. R&K is helping clients reduce paperwork and administrative costs. R&K offers a variety of reports to assist institutional clients in managing their claims.
