Atty. Robert D. "Robb" Fox
Partner Robb Fox has a diverse practice involving compliance counseling, litigation and transactional work for clients in the waste, chemical manufacturing and development industries and on behalf of cities and municipalities. He is known nationally for his work under the federal Superfund law including handling many high profile Superfund matters such as the Keystone Landfill matter, featured on 60 Minutes, and the Gowanus Canal and Newtown Creek sites.
Environmental Law Attorney · Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA
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About Robert D. "Robb" Fox at a Glance
Robert D. "Robb" Fox is a environmental attorney based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, practicing at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York, New Jersey, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1985) and University of Pennsylvania (BA). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Philadelphia) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Bala Cynwyd, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert D. "Robb" Fox
Partner Robb Fox has a diverse practice involving compliance counseling, litigation and transactional work for clients in the waste, chemical manufacturing and development industries and on behalf of cities and municipalities. He is known nationally for his work under the federal Superfund law including handling many high profile Superfund matters such as the Keystone Landfill matter, featured on 60 Minutes, and the Gowanus Canal and Newtown Creek sites. He regularly litigates Superfund issues of first impression at the trial and appellate levels in multiple jurisdictions.
Robb’s litigation experience extends to superfund cost recovery, class action and toxic tort defense, trials and appeals before federal and state courts and administrative tribunals. He also represents local, regional and national clients in the environmental aspects of business transactions, ranging from redeveloping brownfields (he assisted in the drafting of the 2002 brownfields amendment to the federal Superfund law) to managing liabilities in the environmental acquisition and divestiture of multinational companies.
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Robert D. "Robb" Fox's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert D. "Robb" Fox handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bala Cynwyd.
Environmental Law in Bala Cynwyd
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Bala Cynwyd
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 venue, 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.
Bala Cynwyd Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bala Cynwyd-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Bala Cynwyd Choose Robert D. "Robb" Fox
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert D. "Robb" Fox's practice in the field of environmental.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New York, New Jersey, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Robert D. "Robb" Fox can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Environmental Practice
Concentrating on environmental means Robert D. "Robb" Fox's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Bala Cynwyd
A Bala Cynwyd-based practice means Robert D. "Robb" Fox attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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