John J. Weinholtz

John J. Weinholtz

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
John J. Weinholtz
John J. Weinholtz
Victor, NY
Works at
Nixon Peabody LLP

197 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

John Weinholtz is a member of the Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation group. He represents companies in federal and state court litigation and counsels companies on regulatory and industry compliance matters.

What do you focus on?

Today I focus my practice on three main areas, leveraging more than 20 years of experience to help clients manage their most complex litigation and significant regulatory compliance issues.

Complex Tort & Commercial Litigation

I represent product manufacturers and sellers in multi-party, multi-district litigation involving serious personal injuries and complex commercial damages. Also, I have extensive experience in complex tort litigation, including cases brought by entire communities alleging toxic exposure.

National & Regional Counsel

My team and I have served as national and regional counsel in aggregate litigation and class actions. We help our clients develop consistent approaches to successfully defend cases in a cost-efficient manner. We aim to deliver a “victory” to the client, both in the courtroom and in the boardroom, by structuring an approach to litigation that is designed to put the client in the best legal position possible and also meet the client’s economic goals.

Regulatory & Industry Compliance

I counsel companies on compliance with rules and regulations of government agencies, including the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Also, I lead companies through agency investigations and corrective actions, including product recalls.

Works at
Nixon Peabody LLP

197 Best Lawyers awards

Nixon Peabody LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., graduated 1987

Bar Admissions

  • New York, New York State Bar Association

Federal Clerkships

  • United States District Court

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

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