John M. Van Lieshout

John M. Van Lieshout is a shareholder in the firm’s Environmental/Real Estate and Litigation practices, where his years of experience, unique insights and practical solutions make him a valuable legal partner to his clients. He provides knowledgeable, effective counsel on a wide variety of environmental matters including brownfields financing, remediation, and merger/acquisition due diligence as well as litigation including Superfund/CERCLA cleanup cases and defense of environmental enforcement/forfeiture cases. 

He regularly represents municipalities and government agencies with eminent domain issues and litigates complex creditor/debtor matters including mortgage foreclosures and actions against guarantors. He serves as a trusted adviser and legal strategist who provides creative and cost-effective solutions to complex legal issues. Clients appreciate John’s passion, dedication and his warm sense of humor that help diffuse stressful situations. He strives to make this complex area of law accessible and less intimidating to clients, providing perspective and helping them work toward successful resolutions.