Atty. David Mendal Gest

Atty. David Mendal Gest

David Mendal Gest is a lawyer practicing advertising, communications / media, real estate. David received a M.C.P. degree from University of Pennsylvania School of Design in 2010, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About David Mendal Gest at a glance

David Mendal Gest is an Attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Ballard Spahr LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on real estate and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2011), Pennsylvania (2013), and District of Columbia (2021). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 2010) and University of Pennsylvania School of Design (M.C.P. Yale, 2010). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Mendal Gest is a lawyer practicing advertising, communications / media, real estate
  • David received a M.C.P. degree from University of Pennsylvania School of Design in 2010, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • David practices at Ballard Spahr LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

David Mendal Gest's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Mendal Gest

Where is David Mendal Gest's law office located?
David Mendal Gest's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Ballard Spahr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Mendal Gest handle?
David Mendal Gest focuses on real estate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has David Mendal Gest practiced law?
David Mendal Gest has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did David Mendal Gest go to law school?
David Mendal Gest earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (M.C.P. Yale, 2010).
How can I contact David Mendal Gest for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 2010
M.C.P. Yale
University of Pennsylvania School of Design
- 2010

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2011
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2013
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2021

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