John Soltesz

John Soltesz is a seasoned legal professional specializing in environmental law, currently serving as Senior Counsel at New Jersey Resources since August 2021. Prior roles include Counsel and Associate at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC, focusing on litigation involving cost-recovery actions under CERCLA and the New Jersey Spill Act, among other environmental matters. Previous experience includes an Associate position at LeClairRyan, where emphasis was placed on environmental and toxic tort litigation, and an Associate role at Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas. Soltesz's early career involved law clerk positions, including at Middlesex County Superior Court and Levinson Axelrod, alongside internships at the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office and Rutgers University. Soltesz holds a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Rutgers University.