John L. Fortuna
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Environment
Band 3
About
Provided by John L. Fortuna
Practice Areas
John Fortuna represents clients in complex environmental matters in federal and state court, as well as federal and state administrative proceedings. He has substantial experience permitting and defending water rights and water supply projects for municipal and industrial clients, and in the defense of government enforcement actions and citizen suits under the Clean Water Act. John also frequently litigates cases and advises clients on Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act issues.
With a technical background in fisheries science, John is known for his ability to develop and present complex technical evidence in ways that judges, juries, and the public can understand. He is ranked in Chambers USA for Environmental Law and has been recognized by SuperLawyers Magazine for environmental litigation.
Career
Jones Fortuna LP (2022-Present)
King & Spalding LLP (2007-2022)
Clerkships:
—Beverly B. Martin, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
—Richard W. Story, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Chambers Review
USA
John Fortuna of Jones Fortuna LP is especially proficient in water law. He has extensive experience handling a wide spectrum of matters, ranging from water rights issues to citizen suits.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"John is an irreplaceable member of our team. His experience, expertise and analytic abilities are exceptional."
"He is the ultimate professional, combining deep understanding of and background in environment and resource management issues. He is responsive and firmly rooted in the legal process."
"John is an irreplaceable member of our team. His experience, expertise and analytic abilities are exceptional."
"He is the ultimate professional, combining deep understanding of and background in environment and resource management issues. He is responsive and firmly rooted in the legal process."
