Patrick Talley practices primarily in the area of commercial litigation and personal injury defense, with a focus in transportation and environmental law.
Pat has worked extensively within the railroad industry, and is well-known both regionally and nationwide in that area. He has successfully represented railroads, including three Class I and two Short Line railroads, in matters involving cargo and freight claims, derailments, crossing litigation, and employee personal injury and death (FELA), as well as real estate, expropriation and environmental matters. He also serves as an officer and member of the Executive Committee of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.
Experience
In his over 40 years of practice, Mr. Talley has extensive experience in litigation in both federal and state courts, including over 75 trials to verdict. He has also been lead counsel in numerous class certification hearings, Daubert hearings and injunction hearings. Mr. Talley's recent experience includes:
- representing a marine engine manufacturer in engine warranty action and breach of contract litigation.
- representing a national waste disposal company in an environmental cost recovery action and in antitrust and civil RICO litigation.
- defending a major oil and gas company in defending against benzene exposure claims.
- defending several railroads in defense of FELA and mesothelioma death claims.
- defending national fraternities in personal injury and premise liability claims and litigation.
- defending two major companies against personal injury claims involving the transportation of railroad employees.