Transportation: Rail (for Shippers) | USA

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.

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.

Van Ness Feldman LLP has a dedicated focus on representing freight railroad customers in contract issues and dispute resolution. The team is experienced acting for industry associations on the full range of legislative and regulatory matters affecting the freight railroad industry. Its other noted capabilities include permitting and financing issues, as well as in alternative dispute resolution, particularly in cases with limited STB relief availability. It is capable of advising on issues pertaining to the transportation of crude oil by railroad, including federal regulation issues and contractual matters.