John Behling

About John Behling

John is known throughout the state for his expertise in regulatory, environmental, zoning, permitting and public relations efforts on behalf of his clients. John practices in the areas of Government Relations and Administrative & Environmental law. At the firm, he serves as the co-chair of these sections, is the firm’s vice-president and holds a position on the Management Committee.John is “results oriented” and recently represented an oil and gas company in brokering an agreement with the Town of Howard on a Non-Metallic Mining Agreement. This Agreement is now known statewide and has become the standard for companies and municipalities alike. John has a proven track record of introducing international and local entrepreneurs to federal, state and local leaders. These introductions allow his clients to gain a foothold and collaborate directly with these leaders. John’s clients list reads like a “Who’s Who” in that it includes multiple Fortune 100 and international companies. He represents EOG Resources, Inc, as well as the Menards corporation. He is also local counsel for administrative and environmental projects for Phillips Plastics, Kraemer Mining & Materials, Alter Trading Corporation and many other companies. John works with corporate managers and public figures in both personal and professional matters. He also provides advice to local government leaders for the municipalities of Altoona, Bloomer, Durand, Mondovi, Bruce, Owen, Birchwood, Stanley, River Falls, Fall Creek and Wascott.

Experience

1. President

   Weld Riley, S.C

   Apr 2019 — Present

Skills

• Fundraising
• Public Policy
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Management
• Government
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Community Outreach
• Environmental Awareness
• Public Relations