Atty. Jonathan H. Spergel

Atty. Jonathan H. Spergel

Jonathan Spergel is the immediate past managing partner of Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, the environmental and energy law firm with which he started his legal career in 1993. He handles a wide variety of environmental legal issues, including the environmental aspects of commercial transactions and brownfields sites, environmental insurance procurement and coverage issues, public funding opportunities, regulatory compliance counseling, and litigation for commercial, industrial, residential, and individual clients.

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About Jonathan H. Spergel at a glance

Jonathan H. Spergel is a environmental attorney based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, practicing at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, New Jersey. Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1993) and Stanford University (BA, 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Pennsylvania Super Lawyer listing (environmental law and litigation) since 2011 (2026). Serands clients in Bala Cynwyd, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathan Spergel is the immediate past managing partner of Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, the environmental and energy law firm with which he started his legal career in 1993
  • He handles a wide variety of environmental legal issues, including the environmental aspects of commercial transactions and brownfields sites, environmental insurance procurement and coverage issues, public funding opportunities, regulatory compliance counseling, and litigation for commercial, industrial, residential, and individual clients
  • From September 2001 to February 2003, Jonathan served as general counsel of O'Neill Properties, a regional real estate development company that focused on the redevelopment of brownfield sites
  • Jonathan has authored a number of articles on environmental issues and frequently lectures for various groups and organizations
  • He graduated with distinction from Stanford University and received his juris doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, cum laude
  • Jonathan is very involved in the community serving on the boards of the City Avenue Special Services District and Legacy Youth Tennis and Education
  • He is also the chairman of the board of the Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority
  • He served on the board of the Lower Merion Conservancy for nearly a decade, and previously served on the Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation Board

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan H. Spergel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan H. Spergel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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 Bala Cynwyd 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 Jonathan H. Spergel

Where is Jonathan H. Spergel's law office located?
Jonathan H. Spergel's law practice is located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. The firm is Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan H. Spergel handle?
Jonathan H. Spergel focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
Where did Jonathan H. Spergel go to law school?
Jonathan H. Spergel earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (BA, 1988).
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What awards or recognition has Jonathan H. Spergel received?
Jonathan H. Spergel's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Pennsylvania Super Lawyer listing (environmental law and litigation) since 2011; Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business listing (environmental law), since 2006; Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America listing (environmental law), since 2007.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1993
BA
Stanford University
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pennsylvania Super Lawyer listing (environmental law and litigation) since 2011
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business listing (environmental law), since 2006
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America listing (environmental law), since 2007
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
New Jersey, New Jersey

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