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Allison C Davis

Allison C Davis

USA 2026

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ALLISON DAVIS is a nationally-recognized railroad regulatory lawyer with a distinguished background in government and a proven track record of helping clients navigate complex transportation issues. Drawing on more than a decade of experience at the Surface Transportation Board (STB), Allison provides strategic counsel to railroads and other stakeholders seeking to advance their business interests while maintaining regulatory compliance. Allison represents railroads before federal courts and federal agencies, such as the STB and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

Allison also advises parties in transactions involving rail lines or other transportation assets, and counsels clients on compliance with federal transportation regulations. She has represented railroads in high-stakes mergers, stock and asset acquisitions, and licensing transactions before the STB. She counsels private infrastructure investors and rail carriers on a range of matters, including rail line discontinuances, leases, and operational transitions.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Transportation: Rail (for Railroads) - USA - Nationwide

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Alison Davis is able to support clients on a range of transportation matters, including handling high-stakes transactions involving rail line acquisitions. She is able to leverage her experience with the Surface Transportation Board to provide in-depth industry knowledge.

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  • Allison is my go-to attorney for Surface Transportation Board regulatory questions. She provides timely, detailed advice on rail regulatory issues and is a pleasure to work with.

    Transportation: Rail (for Railroads)Chambers Guide to the USA
  • Allison is incredibly responsive, brings invaluable regulatory insight and is a pleasure to work with.

    Transportation: Rail (for Railroads)Chambers Guide to the USA
  • Allison is a strong partner in the rail industry; she has exceptional knowledge of federal regulations.

    Transportation: Rail (for Railroads)Chambers Guide to the USA

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