Transportation: Rail (for Shippers)
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Band 2
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Van Ness Feldman LLP has a dedicated focus on representing freight railroad customers in contract issues and dispute resolution. The team is experienced in 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 ADR, 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.
Work Highlights
- Van Ness Feldman LLP filed a complaint on behalf of Olin Corporation at the Surface Transportation Board, challenging unreasonable charges imposed by Union Pacific Railroad Company on the transportation of Olin’s tank cars.
Notable Practitioners
Michael McBride has broad-based expertise which extends to transport-related litigation, as well as regulatory matters before the STB.
"Michael has a strong practice."