Overview
Anthony LaRocca advises railroad clients on complex economic regulations and preemption matters. His multi-faceted background in economic regulation in areas ranging from antitrust to antidumping law provides him with the depth and insight to serve clients in their most complex legal matters.
Anthony represents railroads in adversarial proceedings and rulemakings before the Surface Transportation Board (STB), and in federal court litigation on matters involving rate regulation, competition, and commercial practices. He also represents railroads in cases relating to the federal preemption of state and federal laws affecting rail transportation.
- District of Columbia
- J.D., Harvard Law School, 1984, magna cum laude, Editor, Recent Developments, Harvard International Law Journal
- A.B., University of Michigan, 1977, high distinction
Representative Matters
- Represents major Class I railroads in litigation involving service and competitive access claims.
- Advises a major Class I railroad involving pre-emption matters.
- Represented major Class I railroads in rail acquisition proceedings.
- Represented a major Class I railroad in STB litigation involving unreasonable practice allegations relating to fuel surcharges.
- Represented a major Class I railroad in STB litigation involving rates for transportation of hazardous materials.
- Represented the railroad industry association in rulemaking proceedings involving regulation of rates and competition.
News & Publications
Press Releases
Steptoe Practices and Attorneys Earn High Rankings in the Legal 500 United States 2025
June 11, 2025
Publications
Patrick J. Fuchs is Designated as STB Chairman; Michelle Schultz is Designated as Vice Chairman
February 2025
By: Linda S. Stein, Anthony J. LaRocca, Peter W. Denton, Tim Strafford, Sally Mordi, Tara A. Woods, Maia Danna
Publications
The Board Approves CSXT's and CPKC's Acquisitions of MNBR Lines
Association of Transportation Law Professional's Railroads Blog
November 2024
By: Linda S. Stein, Anthony J. LaRocca, Peter W. Denton, Tim Strafford, Sally Mordi, Tara A. Woods, Maia Danna
Press Releases
October 22, 2024
Publications
STB Chairman Martin J. Oberman Retires; Robert E. Primus is Designated as STB Chairman
Association of Transportation Law Professional's Railroads Blog
June 2024
By: Linda S. Stein, Anthony J. LaRocca, Peter W. Denton, Tim Strafford, Sally Mordi, Tara A. Woods, Maia Danna
Publications
Association of Transportation Law Professional's Railroads Blog
April 2024
By: Linda S. Stein, Anthony J. LaRocca, Peter W. Denton, Tim Strafford, Sally Mordi, Tara A. Woods, Maia Danna
Publications
The Board Extended Employment Data Reporting
February 2024
By: Linda S. Stein, Anthony J. LaRocca, Peter W. Denton, Tim Strafford, Sally Mordi, Tara A. Woods, Maia Danna
Events
Webinars
The Intersection of Antitrust and Regulation
April 18, 2018
Speaker: Anthony J. LaRocca
Noteworthy
- Best Lawyers in America, "Lawyer of the Year," Railroad Law (2019)
- Best Lawyers in America, Railroad and Transportation Law (2007-2022, 2026)
- Legal 500 US, Industry Focus: Transport, Rail and Road - Regulation (2017-2019)
- Chambers USA, Band 1, Transportation: Rail, Nationwide (2009-2025)
- Super Lawyers, Washington, DC, Transportation: Maritime (2013-2021)