Atty. John M. Buhlman

Atty. John M. Buhlman

John is the former head of the firm's litigation practice. With degrees in both engineering and law, he practises in the areas of environmental law, litigation, and administrative law, and has appeared as counsel on matters in all levels of the courts in Ontario, and before several administrative tribunals, including the Environmental Review Tribunal, the Board of Directors of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, the Commercial Registration Appeal Tribunal, the Law Society of Upper Canada, and the Royal College of Dental Surgeons.

45 yrs experience 45 year
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About John M. Buhlman at a glance

John M. Buhlman is a business, litigation, environmental, and government attorney, practicing at WeirFoulds LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John is the former head of the firm's litigation practice
  • With degrees in both engineering and law, he practises in the areas of environmental law, litigation, and administrative law, and has appeared as counsel on matters in all levels of the courts in Ontario, and before several administrative tribunals, including the Environmental Review Tribunal, the Board of Directors of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, the Commercial Registration Appeal Tribunal, the Law Society of Upper Canada, and the Royal College of Dental Surgeons
  • John also acts as a mediator and arbitrator and is a Mediation and Arbitration Member of the Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Ontario
  • John assists clients in resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation
  • He acts regularly in complex cases involving commercial disputes, injunctions, real estate issues, shareholder disputes, environmental claims, environmental law issues, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, insurance coverage, class actions, and torts

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Buhlman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Buhlman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

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What practice areas does John M. Buhlman handle?
John M. Buhlman focuses on business, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has John M. Buhlman practiced law?
John M. Buhlman has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
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What awards or recognition has John M. Buhlman received?
John M. Buhlman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — National Research Council scholarship (declined).

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Research Council scholarship (declined)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Advocates' Society Award for Excellence in Teaching, June 2009
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1981

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