Justin J. Marks

Justin J. Marks counsels private sector and governmental agencies on transportation regulatory, transactional, and litigation issues. 

Justin’s transportation practice primarily involves assisting private and public entities on railroad related matters.  He represents passenger and freight railroads as well as industrial shippers before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).  Before the STB, Justin advises clients litigating disputes and seeking approval for the construction, purchase, lease, or abandonment of a rail line.  In addition, Justin counsels railroads, shippers, and railroad equipment suppliers on FRA safety compliance issues.

Further, Justin advises clients on disagreements related to federal preemption of state and local regulation under the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act (ICCTA).

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Justin lived in the picturesque ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado before relocating to immerse himself in state policy issues at the Colorado General Assembly, the Colorado Division of Housing, and the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Presentations

• 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.