David I. Grunfeld

David I. Grunfeld

Super Lawyers®

Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP

Family Law Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, PA215-790-0100
Family LawCommercial Litigation and CollectionsEstate Planning and AdministrationProfessional Responsibility

About David I. Grunfeld

David Grunfeld is Of Counsel to the firm, with his practice focused on the areas of Family law, Commercial Litigation and Collections, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Administration and Professional Responsibility. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Grunfeld was a sole practitioner. Mr. Grunfeld is well known in the legal community for his knowledge of legal ethics and has been asked to serve as an expert witness in litigation concerning this issue. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees David I. Grunfeld included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section Award, 1995 and 2012 Philadelphia Bar Association PNC Wealth Management Achievement Award in 2018 Other Sources of Feedback About David I. Grunfeld Included on the 2010Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2009 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2008 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2007 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2006 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2005 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May, 1968
  • J.D.
  • Honors: Top Third, Moot Court Winner

Non Legal Education

  • Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1965
  • B.S.
  • Honors: cum laude
  • Major: Business Administration

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Of Counsel

Past Positions

  • Gratz, Tate, Spiegel, Ervin & Ruthrauff
  • Blumstein Rutstein & Mirarchi, P.C.
  • Steinberg, Greenstein, Gorelick & Price
  • Hon. D. Donald Jamieson, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, Clerk
  • Languages
  • English

Classes and Seminars

  • Long-time speaker and writer for Continuing Legal Education classes for attorneys for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and other organizations

Pro Bono Activities

  • President of the Board of Family Services
  • President of the Philadelphia Jaycees

Published Works

Articles

  • Author of a chapter in Bankruptcy Issues in Matrimonial Cases, published in 1992
  • Serves as an ethics columnist for Philadelphia Lawyer magazine and Philadelphia Bar Reporter newspaper
  • Editor-in-chief of the Philadelphia Bar magazine and newspaper

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania, 1968
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1969
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1968
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1972

Other Affiliations

  • Philadelphia Bar Association, 1980 - 1985 (Editor-in-Chief, The Philadelphia Bar Reporter)
  • Philadelphia Bar Association, 2003 - Present (Editor-in-Chief, The Philadelphia Lawyer)
  • Philadelphia Bar Association, 1993 - Present (Member and Former Chair, Family Law Section)
  • American Bar Association (Family and Business Law Sections)
  • Commercial Law League of America (Member)
  • The Forwarders List (Member)
  • American Lawyers Quarterly (Member)
  • Eastern District Bankruptcy Conference (Member)
  • Jewish Family & Childrens Agency of Philadelphia (Board of Directors)
  • Philadelphia Jaycees (Board of Directors)
  • Collaborative Family Law Affiliates (Attorney)
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association (Family Law Section)
  • Philadelphia Bar Institute (Board of Directors)
  • Montgomery County Family Services (Board of Directors)
  • Men's Resource Center (Board of Directors)
  • Montgomery County N.O.W. (Board of Directors)
  • Long-time member of the Professional Guidance Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association
  • Fraternities and Sororities
  • Tau Delta Phi

Attorney Details

Full NameDavid I. Grunfeld
FirmAstor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP
AddressOne Logan Square, 130 North 18th Street, Suite 1500, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone215-790-0100
Phone215-665-8063
Websitewww.astorweiss.com
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