Mr. Avery specializes in representing the interests of rail-dependent shippers and short lines in their dealings with large railroads. His representations include litigation before the courts and regulatory agencies, including the Surface Transportation Board, the Federal Maritime Commission, the National Mediation Board, and the Department of Transportation, as well as advising and assisting in the negotiation and structuring of their clients' business transactions with large railroads.
Mr. Avery's work on behalf of short lines has included advice and representation on labor matters arising under the Interstate Commerce Act, the ICC Termination Act, and the Railway Labor Act, yy66-oY-including district court and appellate litigation.
Mr. Avery is also active in the firm's energy regulatory practice, representing electric utilities and natural gas pipeline customers before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the courts.
Mr. Avery is a member of the District of Columbia Bar, and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and several United States Courts of Appeals. He is a member of the American Bar Association. He has been a speaker and panelist before professional conferences, and has published articles on railroad-shipper issues in Public Utilities Fortnightly and other publications.
Prior to joining Slover & Loftus, he was counsel and assistant general counsel to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK). He blames his lifelong interest in railroads on the fact that he grew up in Elmhurst, Illinois, near the Chicago & North Western Railway's main line.
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