Thompson Hine LLP, Transportation: Rail (for Shippers)

About

Provided by Thompson Hine LLP

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

Chambers Review

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Transportation: Rail (for Shippers) - USA - Nationwide

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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.

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Work Highlights

Thompson Hine represented multiple trade associations and companies in relation to the merger between Union Pacific Railway and Norfolk Southern Railway.

Strengths

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Thompson Hine has strong depth of knowledge and responsiveness.

Transportation: Rail (for Shippers) respondent
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Thompson Hine is so knowledgeable and creative.

Transportation: Rail (for Shippers) respondent
USA

Thompson Hine has strong depth of knowledge and responsiveness.

Transportation: Rail (for Shippers) respondent
USA

Thompson Hine is so knowledgeable and creative.

Transportation: Rail (for Shippers) respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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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.

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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 is a big-picture thinker. She looks outside the box and finds solutions to current and future issues.

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Jason Tutrone

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Jason Tutrone is 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 works on complicated projects involving intricate pieces of law, he's very effective.

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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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