Reconnaissance
The respected English legal research publisher, Chambers & Partners, has repeatedly recognized John in Chambers USA based on his overall legal knowledge and experience, as well as on reviews from his peers and clients. John has been "lauded for his 'ability to dissect an agreement or document and point to the major concerns by specifically pinpointing those scenarios, then presenting how to mitigate them: he doesn't bring up problems, he presents solutions.'" In addition, he has been described as "a prominent real estate practitioner." John is "simply an excellent attorney," an "invaluable resource" and "a marvelous lawyer with a wealth of experience." "Commentators praise his commercial awareness, noting that he 'understands the importance of the business side.'" One client describes him as "unbelievably intelligent and knowledgeable in various disciplines in real estate," adding "he can see very clearly to the end result and can offer meaningful options and advice." It has been said that John is "Probably the best legal mind I have ever been around, with an unbelievable depth of knowledge on all matters real estate," from a client quoted in Chambers USA.
- Recommended as a "first-rate" lawyer for his real estate work in The Legal 500 United States
- Named a Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year in 2014
- Named among the Lawdragon 500 Dealmakers in America in 2007
- Named a Massachusetts Super Lawyer