Transportation: Rail (for Shippers)
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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202 347 7170Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Slover & Loftus LLP represented Navajo Transitional Energy Company in a multitude of rail-service disputes with BNSF Railway Company, regarding deficient transportation of client’s export coal shipments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provide quick responses and are commercial in their approach."
"The Slover & Loftus team has a wealth of knowledge and resources."
"The team provide quick responses and are commercial in their approach."
"The Slover & Loftus team has a wealth of knowledge and resources."
Notable Practitioners
John LeSeur is well-regarded for the strength of his practice in fuel surcharge litigation cases. He represents clients from a range of sectors, including energy and steel.
Peter Pfohl advises shippers from a multitude of industry sectors in matters such as rail contract disputes and fuel surcharge litigation.
"Peter is the full package. He is very knowledgeable on the substance of regulation and a really good strategist."
Robert Rosenberg advises clients on a range of matters before the STB, such as rail rate cases and rail abandonment issues.
"Robert has a deep and comprehensive knowledge of the rail sector."
"Robert is a terrific and excellent attorney."
Daniel Jaffe has an active regulatory and litigation practice, advising clients on rail operation matters, rail spur construction and issues arising from rail service disruption.
"Daniel has a very balanced and commercially savvy approach."
Frank Pergolizzi represents shippers in litigation at both a federal and state level, and also maintains an active regulatory practice. He is experienced in rail contract disputes and negotiations regarding transportation and fuel supply rates.
Ranked Lawyers at
Slover & Loftus LLP
USA - Nationwide