Atty. David G. Mandelbaum

Atty. David G. Mandelbaum

David G. Mandelbaum is a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig's Litigation and Environmental Groups. https://www.gtlaw.com/People/davidmandelbaum CONCENTRATION Air, Water, and Waste Regulation Superfund and Contamination Climate Change Oil and Gas Development Water Rights SIGNIFICANT REPRESENTATIONS Representation of industrial clients in wastewater, solid waste, and air permitting matters; administrative appeals; and enforcement actions Advises clients on sustainability and climate change, risk management, and disclosure policies Advises clients on environmental issues presented by hundreds of tr

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About David G. Mandelbaum at a glance

David G. Mandelbaum is a litigation and environmental attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association, Florida, The Florida Bar, and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1983) and Harvard University (—, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Water Law (2026). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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David G. Mandelbaum is a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig's Litigation and Environmental Groups. https://www.gtlaw.com/People/davidmandelbaum

CONCENTRATION
  • Air, Water, and Waste Regulation
  • Superfund and Contamination
  • Climate Change
  • Oil and Gas Development
  • Water Rights
    SIGNIFICANT REPRESENTATIONS
    • Representation of industrial clients in wastewater, solid waste, and air permitting matters; administrative appeals; and enforcement actions
      • Advises clients on sustainability and climate change, risk management, and disclosure policies
        • Advises clients on environmental issues presented by hundreds of transactions; litigates misrepresentation, breach of contract, and statutory claims concerning environmental conditions arising after acquisitions and divestitures
          • Advises clients and litigates matters involving environmental aspects of land use, such as public trust, wetlands regulation, erosion control, "sprawl," "environmental justice," and complex urban brownfields
            • Representation of clients in prosecuting and defending common law environmental tort actions
              • Served as lead counsel for different industrial clients in two natural resources damages and contaminated sediment remediation matters that the federal government considers among its most significant
                • Representation of clients in scores of Superfund matters, including one of the only multigenerator landfill cases to be tried to judgment

Practice Areas Explained

David G. Mandelbaum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David G. Mandelbaum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David G. Mandelbaum

Where is David G. Mandelbaum's law office located?
David G. Mandelbaum's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David G. Mandelbaum handle?
David G. Mandelbaum focuses on litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
Where did David G. Mandelbaum go to law school?
David G. Mandelbaum earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (—, 1983); (—, 1980).
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What awards or recognition has David G. Mandelbaum received?
David G. Mandelbaum's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Water Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Administrative/Regulatory.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1983
Harvard University
- 1983
Harvard University
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Water Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative/Regulatory
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Clean Water Act
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Counseling
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Enforcement Defense
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Permitting
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — RCRA/Hazardous Waste
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Solid Waste
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Superfunds/Environmental Remediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Toxic Tort
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Waste
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Water Quality
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Water Rights
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wetlands
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Philadelphia)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Philadelphia)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Philadelphia)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Philadelphia)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
Florida, The Florida Bar
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association

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