Justin J. Marks advises private sector and governmental agencies on railroad regulatory, transactional, and litigation issues.
Education
Recognitions
Named among Best Lawyers in America® for Transportation Law by Best Lawyers (2026)
Named among Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for Transportation Law by Best Lawyers (2023-2025)
Memberships
American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, General Counsel Committee Member
Association of Transportation Law Professionals, President (2023-2024) / Highlights Blog Managing Editor
District of Columbia Bar Association
State Bar Licenses
Court Admissions
Organizations
- Volunteer: Northern Virginia Hockey Club – Coach
- Volunteer: Alexandria Lacrosse Club – Coach / Board Member
- Panelist, “Local Regulation of Railroads: Protecting Residents by Navigating the Complexities of Federal Preemption,” Strafford Live Webinar, August 10, 2023
- Panelist, “Rail 101: All (Rail) Roads Lead to the CFR,” American Public Transportation Association Legal Affairs Seminar, June 16, 2021
- Panelist, “Preemption Song (feat. Illinois Train Crew Size Legislation),” American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association General Counsel’s Symposium, October 11, 2019
- Panelist, “Inter-City Passenger Rail Regulatory Update,” Association of Transportation Law Professionals Annual Meeting, June 9, 2019
- Panelist, “Rail Session: Modernizing the Passenger Rail System Requires Playing the Long Game,” American Public Transportation Association, Legal Affairs Seminar, February 25, 2019
- Panelist, “Inter-City Passenger Rail Regulatory Update,” Association of Transportation Law Professionals Annual Meeting, June 10, 2018
- Panelist, “Surface Transportation Board Update,” American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association General Counsel’s Symposium, November 16, 2018
- Panelist, “Rail Session: The Times They Keep a’ Changin’,” American Public Transportation Association Legal Affairs Seminar, February 27, 2018
- Panelist, “Inter-City Passenger Rail Regulatory Update,” Association of Transportation Law Professionals Annual Meeting, June 25, 2017
- Speaker, “Interview with Surface Transportation Board Officials,” Association of Transportation Law Professionals Annual Meeting, June 26, 2017
- Panelist, “Surface Transportation Board Update,” American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association General Counsel’s Symposium, November 18, 2016
- Speaker, “FAST ACT: Safety Provisions Affecting Rail Operations,” American Public Transportation Association, Legal Affairs Seminar, February 22, 2016