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About

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We have extensive experience in rail and intermodal transportation matters, both with individual companies and at the national policy level. We have represented railroad customers in virtually every major rulemaking at the STB and its predecessor, the ICC, in the last 40 years. Clients rely on us for advice and representation related to:

  • Strategies for efficient, cost-effective transportation of raw materials, components and finished products
  • STB rulemakings on rail rates and service and competitive access, including switching arrangements and exempt commodities
  • Rail fuel surcharge matters and litigation
  • STB disputes involving rail rates, reasonable tariff practices and railroad service obligations
  • STB federal preemption proceedings
  • Rail and intermodal transportation contracts between and among shippers, carriers and intermediaries
  • Regulatory requirements and risks involved in transporting hazardous materials by rail
  • Rail car leases, track agreements and other rail-related agreements
  • Rail contract, lease and service disputes
  • Railroad construction, crossing and abandonment proceedings and other railroad-related property matters
  • Competitive rail transportation options


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What the Team is Known For

Thompson Hine LLP represents manufacturers, utilities and chemical companies, among other clients, in significant rail rate cases before the STB. It is heavily involved in significant legislative issues relating to rail regulatory reform on behalf of trade organizations. The team offers notable expertise in the regulatory environment surrounding the transportation of hazardous materials, while also advising on matters involving access rights, surcharges and rail abandonment. The firm also possesses significant experience in demurrage and rail car storage charge cases.

Work Highlights

  • Thomson Hine advised the Port of Moses Lake on the restoration and extension of rail services to the port and Grant County International Airport.

Strengths

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Thomson Hine knows the industry and is very engaged with shippers and railroads alike.

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The team has a firm understanding of the issues confronting us and has obvious depth of experience and expertise as they advise on a path forward.

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The firm has superior attention to detail and research.

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Thomson Hine has deep and varied experience in the transportation industry. This firm provides great advice and great outcomes at a fair overall price.

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Notable Practitioners

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Karyn A Booth
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Karyn A Booth
Head of Transportation: Rail (for Shippers)
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Karyn Booth represents trade associations, large corporations and shippers in commercial railroad disputes and regulatory matters.

Karyn Booth has a great style about her and is smooth and diplomatic.

She has a wonderful presence about her.

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Jason Tutrone
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Jason Tutrone
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Jason Tutrone is an up-and-coming practitioner noted for his work advising clients on regulatory and transactional freight rail matters. He represents clients in rate cases and rulemakings before the STB as well as FRA enforcement actions.

Jason Tutrone is very good at helping clients understand all facets of rail law. He has appropriate connections and actual, real expertise.

He is very talented and very effective.

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Jeffrey O Moreno
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Jeffrey O Moreno
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Jeffrey Moreno represents a variety of clients drawn from the utility, agricultural and chemical sectors. He regularly advises on matters involving rail rate regulation as well as handling general regulatory investigations.
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Sandra L Brown
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Sandra L Brown
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Sandra Brown has a strong practice in regulatory rail issues, including rail transportation and abandonment contract negotiation.

Sandra provides sound judgement and advice and is extremely quick to respond to our issues.

Sandy is a well-rounded attorney, skilled in all areas of the law. The industry knowledge and expert contract review very much separates her from her peers.

I would not hesitate to use Sandra in the future or recommend her to others in the industry.

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Karyn A Booth
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Karyn A Booth
Head of Transportation: Rail (for Shippers)
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Jason Tutrone
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Jason Tutrone
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Jeffrey O Moreno
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Jeffrey O Moreno
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Sandra L Brown
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Sandra L Brown
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Members

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Karyn A Booth

Karyn A Booth

Head of Department

Industries

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Automotive

Chemicals