Mr. Pergolizzi's practice focuses on the litigation of rail transportation and coal supply contract disputes before federal and state courts, and commercial arbitration panels. This litigation has covered a variety of matters, including disputes relating to price renegotiation and price reopener provisions, compliance with service standards, and utility bankruptcy. Mr. Pergolizzi is also active in the firm’s representation of other transportation-related entities in various litigation matters. As a result of Mr. Pergolizzi’s litigation efforts, his clients have been able to achieve substantial reductions in their transportation costs.
Mr. Pergolizzi also maintains an active regulatory practice before the Surface Transportation Board. This practice has included representation of utility shippers in maximum rail rate litigation and rail merger proceedings. In addition, Mr. Pergolizzi has represented a number of short-line railroads in their formation and receipt of necessary regulatory approvals.
Prior to joining Slover & Loftus he served as a Visiting Fellow at the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America. |
