
David S. Mandel
Super Lawyers®Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP
Commercial Real Estate Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA in Philadelphia, PA
About David S. Mandel
David S. Mandel is the Firm's Managing Partner and also the Chairman of its Real Estate and Business Law Group. His real estate practice includes but is not limited to the following types of representations: 1) Representation of both landlords and tenants in the negotiation of shopping center leases; 2) Representation of clients in their sale, acquisition and financing of commercial and industrial real estate, including free standing buildings, pad sites and shopping centers; 3) Formation of condominiums for both residential and commercial use; 4) Formation of syndications for the acquisition and development of commercial real estate projects; 5) Representation of lenders and borrowers in loan transactions related to commercial real estate projects; 6) Preparation of real estate syndication documentation. Mr. Mandel's business practice includes representation of clients in a variety of industries, including the entertainment industry (movie theaters, restaurants and bowling alleys), commercial printing, direct mail marketing, real estate brokerage and management, title insurance agencies, and retail (clothing stores, auto part stores, camera stores amongst others). He counsels clients on general corporate matters including types of business formation, preparation of partnership agreements, limited liability company operating agreements, limited partnership agreements, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements and vendor agreements. He has also been involved in mergers and acquisitions of a variety of sizes representing both the seller and buyer. In addition, he has also been involved in commercial litigation matters including a recent matter which involved contracts for the sale of industrial real estate valued in the many tens of millions of dollars. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees David S. Mandel included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Pennsylvania Super Lawyer®, 2004 - 2021 Recipient, Villanova University Economics Department Adam Smith Award, 1977 AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, 1985 - 2022 Other Sources of Feedback About David S. Mandel Included on the 2021Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2014 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2013 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2012 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2011 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2010 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 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 2004 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 1977
- J.D.
- Honors: Villanova University Economics Department Adam Smith Award
Non Legal Education
- Villanova University, 1974
- B.S.
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Economics
Current Employment Position(s)
- Managing Partner
Past Positions
- Adelman & Lavine, Associate Attorney, 1977 - 1979
- References
- Dennis Wasilewski, Truist Bank
- Richard Rosenblum, Harborview Property Management
- Raymond Mincarelli, Jr. Mid Penn Bank
- Kenneth Newell, Manorhouse Management, Inc.
- Bruce Frank, Frank Entertainment Companies
- Languages
- English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
- The Duty to Mitigate Damages-Does it Exist?, ICSC, 1995 - Present
- Common Area Maintenance - What's Hot, What's Not, ICSC, 1995 - Present
- Common Area Maintenance - What's Hot, What's Not, Philadelphia Bar Association - Real Estate, 1977 - Present
- Issues Arising From the Sale/Purchase and Financing of a Partially Constructed Shopping Center, ICSC, 1995 - Present
- Representative Clients
- Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
- Harborview Property Management, LLC
- Manorhouse Management, INC.
- Mid Penn Bank
- Black Bear Sports
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 1977
Other Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, 1977 - Present (Member)
- Philadelphia Jewish Federation Real Estate, 2017 - Present (Member)
- International Council of Shopping Centers ("ICSC"), 1995 - Present (Member)
- Philadelphia Bar Association, 1977 - Present
Attorney Details
| Full Name | David S. Mandel |
| Firm | Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP |
| Address | One Logan Square, 130 North 18th Street, Suite 1500, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| Phone | 215-790-0100 |
| Phone | 215-400-2225 |
| Website | www.astorweiss.com |
| Website | www.astorweiss.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |