John R. Kindschuh
John R. Kindschuh
John R. Kindschuh
Biography
John Kindschuh concentrates his practice in the field of environmental law, including regulatory compliance, analyzing emerging contaminants, and engaging in transactional counseling. He is a member of the firm's Energy, Environmental and Infrastructure Practice Group. John has a strong commitment to representing corporate clients in multi-million dollar cases as well as to individual pro bono clients who cannot afford legal representation.
Importantly, John suffered from a stroke in September of 2013. He is an advocate for people with head injuries, speaking over one hundred thirty times (to date!) to various groups, such as to BCLP lawyers and staff, therapists, doctors and nurses, religious organizations, and police officers. John is proud to build awareness as a member of the firm’s Inclusion & Diversity Committee, and he was featured in Episode 20 of BCLP's "Off Script Live" campaign. Additionally, on June 28, 2026, he published “Sacred Stroke,” a book describing, in part, the community support John and his family received during his stroke recovery. Imagine That Enterprises, LC | publisher - educational resources
Areas of Focus
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PFAS
Civic involvement & honors
- 2023, 2024, 2025 JD Supra Readers' Choice Awards - Top 10 Author - Environment
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Environmental Law, 2023-2027
- Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" 2013
- Active at St. Peter Parish (Kirkwood) with retreat coordination, volunteer outreach, parish school education, and faith formation activities
Professional affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Missouri State Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
Admissions
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Illinois, 2005
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Missouri, 2004
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Education
University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 2004
Washington University, B.S./B.A., summa cum laude, 2000
Washington University, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, 2000
Related capabilities
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PFAS
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Energy Transition
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Environment
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Real Estate
Resources
Publications
- "Federal PFAS Regulation: A Changing Landscape in 2024 and Beyond." St. Louis Law Journal. (2025)
Speaking engagements
Regarding Disability Advocacy:
- News: Channel 4, Program regarding Returning to Work featuring “The Brain Injury Foundation of St. Louis,” April 2019; Channel 11, “The Pulse,” program entitled “Young Stroke Survivors.” May 2018
- The Missouri Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (“MSHA”) Annual Conference, 520 people, April 2019
- Meramec Community College Occupational Therapy student graduation, 250-300 people, May 2018
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 125 Doctors and Nurses, March 2017
Regarding Legal Matters:
- “Disability Law 101” – Presentation to Fontbonne University Speech Pathologists and Students, March 2017
- "It's Not Easy Staying Green -- Special Concerns in Litigating Environmental Matters," Presentation for Association of Corporate Counsel -- St. Louis Chapter, November 2012
- St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA) Energy and Environmental Council – Presentation on Water and Wastewater and Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District’s Proposed Rate Increase, October 2011
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