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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Transportation: Rail (for Railroads)

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Transportation: Rail (for Railroads) - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has a strong practice known for its work with a roster of class one railroads. It routinely represents clients in cases involving proposed regulatory requirements for the rail industry, as well as large class action lawsuits. The firm has a notable appellate practice that sees the group engaged in cases at a federal, state and Supreme Court level.

Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher represented the Association of American Railroads and Union Pacific Railroad Co in a challenge against the STB that the board's rule of "final offer rate review" was contrary to law.

Strengths

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  • The team are outstanding advocates and drafters.

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  • Gibson Dunn has excellent lawyers who get really good results on important matters.

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  • Gibson Dunn is brilliant and thinks strategically about litigation and future issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Thomas Dupree Jr
    Band 1Thomas Dupree Jr

    Thomas Dupree Jr

    Thomas Dupree Jr routinely represents leading railroads in key rule-makings before the STB, and has argued appeals at all levels, including the US Supreme Court.

    • Thomas is very much integrated into the railroad industry.

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