Atty. David M. Chandler

Atty. David M. Chandler

David M. Chandler is a lawyer practicing general practice, family law, estate planning and 5 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About David M. Chandler at a glance

David M. Chandler is a formation, probate, family law, estate planning, and litigation attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1978) and New Jersey (2019). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1978) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David M. Chandler is a lawyer practicing general practice, family law, estate planning and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • David practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Chandler's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

David M. Chandler is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

David M. Chandler is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David M. Chandler is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

David M. Chandler is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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 M. Chandler

Where is David M. Chandler's law office located?
David M. Chandler's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Chandler handle?
David M. Chandler focuses on formation, probate, family law, estate planning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has David M. Chandler practiced law?
David M. Chandler has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did David M. Chandler go to law school?
David M. Chandler earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact David M. Chandler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 1978
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1978
New Jersey
Admitted: 2019

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