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What the Team is Known For

Slover & Loftus LLP is a highly respected firm with a strong stable of attorneys representing a large number of significant railroad shippers and other railroad customers from a wide range of industries. It is known for its expertise in representing clients before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in such matters as unreasonable practice disputes and rail rate reasonableness challenges. The firm is also active in contract litigation before state and federal courts. It is further noted for representing clients before the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Work Highlights

  • Slover & Loftus represented Smurfit Westrock in litigation arising from allegations of missed or cancelled deliveries under a coal supply agreement that the company had with Firestar Energy Resources.

Strengths

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Slover & Loftus is a specialized firm that is fully equipped to provide the knowledge, experience and perspective necessary to successfully advise clients dealing with complex matters.

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Slover & Loftus has a very fast response time and can provide detailed analysis and answers.

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The firm is always there, always has ideas and recommendations, is always communicating and moving our matter forward.

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The service is quite exemplary.

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Notable Practitioners

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John H LeSeur
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John H LeSeur
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John LeSeur is well regarded for the strength of his practice in fuel surcharge litigation cases. He represents clients from a range of sectors, including energy and steel.

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Peter A Pfohl
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Peter A Pfohl
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Peter Pfohl advises shippers from a multitude of industry sectors in matters such as rail contract disputes and fuel surcharge litigation.

Peter Pfohl is a very strategic, strong practitioner who gives solid advice.

I find Peter to have a good command of the law and his subject matter expertise is exceptional.

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Robert Rosenberg
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Robert Rosenberg
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Robert Rosenberg advises clients on a range of matters before the STB, such as rail rate cases and rail abandonment issues.

Robert is held in very high regard for his intellect and is a go-to for technical matters.

Robert is incredibly responsive and problem-solves in a very practical way, coming up with creative solutions. He is very good at checking in and communicating with our team.

Robert Rosenberg provides an excellent service. He's very insightful and aware.

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Daniel Jaffe
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Daniel Jaffe
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Daniel Jaffe has an active regulatory and litigation practice, advising clients on rail operation matters, rail spur construction and issues arising from rail service disruption.

Daniel is an excellent communicator who clearly has the experience and sophistication to guide us through various legal matters. We are very pleased with his leadership and time management skills.

Daniel Jaffe is talented and effective.

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Frank J. Pergolizzi
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Frank J. Pergolizzi
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Frank Pergolizzi represents shippers in litigation at both a federal and state level, and also maintains an active regulatory practice. He is experienced in rail contract disputes and negotiations regarding transportation and fuel supply rates.

Frank Pergolizzi is a real expert in the field of rail transportation contracts and issues.

Frank is a true believer; he is an advocate for shippers with deep industry knowledge and will fight for his clients.

Frank Pergolizzi is a real expert in the field of rail transportation contracts and issues and coal purchase contracts.

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John H LeSeur
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John H LeSeur
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Peter A Pfohl
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Peter A Pfohl
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Robert Rosenberg
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Robert Rosenberg
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Daniel Jaffe
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Daniel Jaffe
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Frank J. Pergolizzi
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Frank J. Pergolizzi
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