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What the Team is Known For

Steptoe LLP is noted for its work in regulatory proceedings and litigation for large railroad clients, construction companies and trade associations. It is involved in matters such as line construction projects, high-value commercial disputes and representation before the STB. The firm is particularly recognized for skills in federal preemption, on which the team has frequently advised. The team also has noted expertise in safety and environmental work, including issues under the NEPA.

Work Highlights

  • Steptoe LLP defended BNSF Railway Company, at the Surface Transportation Board, against alleged violations of the common carrier obligation.

Strengths

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Steptoe has a good team with strong railroad industry knowledge. I find its attorneys to be professional, intelligent, deeply knowledgeable and friendly.

Transportation: Rail (for Railroads) respondent
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Steptoe's Surface Transportation Board strength is excellent.

Transportation: Rail (for Railroads) respondent
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The firm is extremely attentive, provides excellent advice and is very in tune with our industry and larger economy.

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Notable Practitioners

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Anthony J LaRocca
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Anthony J LaRocca
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Anthony LaRocca has a broad practice which includes preemption matters, high-value railroad acquisitions and antitrust issues.

Anthony LaRocca is responsive and a pleasure to work with.

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Peter Denton
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Peter Denton has a strong practice handling railroad-related regulatory and legislative concerns. He has further expertise in mergers and acquisitions involving railroad property, as well as in STB proceedings concerning the construction and abandonment of rail lines.

Peter Denton is a great lawyer and strategic thinker on complex regulatory matters.

Peter is exceptional; he knows the regulatory environment really well and is an excellent adviser.

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Linda S Stein
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Linda S Stein
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Linda Stein has notable experience in litigation, arbitration and a range of STB proceedings including rail rate reasonableness cases and railroad construction concerns.
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Anthony J LaRocca
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Anthony J LaRocca
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Peter Denton
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Linda S Stein
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Linda S Stein
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