John has a wealth of experience that he applies to help clients achieve their business objectives. For more than 30 years he has represented telecom, wireless and media companies and trade associations before the FCC and state public utilities commissions, as well as before federal and state courts.

Before joining the firm in 2015, John spent 15 years at Verizon where as Deputy General Counsel he led a team of attorneys representing the company on a broad range of federal and state policy and regulatory matters, including compliance. Based on his long experience as an in-house attorney, John is attuned to how companies need to address and resolve legal issues, and seeks to find solutions to meet those needs through efficient, practical advice and representation. He has counseled clients on how to grow their business consistent with the legal frameworks governing the communications industry.

John’s areas of expertise include network deployment, federal spectrum policy, spectrum auctions, and federal and state regulation of telecom services, including accessibility, antenna and tower siting and zoning, billing, RF radiation, telemarketing, and 911 requirements. He also has negotiated numerous business transactions and secured required regulatory approvals.