David S. Mandel - a Philadelphia, United States Commercial Real Estate Lawyer

Philadelphia Commercial Real Estate Lawyer

Updated: 03/02/2026

Areas of Practice

Commercial Real Estate
Business, Banking and Commercial Transactions
Condominium Law
Corporate Law
Commercial Litigation

Litigation: 10%

Attorney Information

Overview

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 2021 Pennsylvania 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)

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Managing Partner
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Past Positions

Adelman & Lavine, Associate Attorney, 1977 - 1979

References

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Dennis Wasilewski, Truist Bank
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Richard Rosenblum, Harborview Property Management

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Raymond Mincarelli, Jr. Mid Penn Bank
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Kenneth Newell, Manorhouse Management, Inc.

Bruce Frank, Frank Entertainment Companies

Languages

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English (Primary)
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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

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Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
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Harborview Property Management, LLC
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Manorhouse Management, INC.
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Mid Penn Bank
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Black Bear Sports
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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

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Contact

Philadelphia, PA

One Logan Square
130 North 18th Street
Suite 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Directions

Phone: 215-790-0100

Fax: (215) 400-2225

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Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30-5:30; Saturday and Sunday by Appointment Only

Credit Cards Accepted

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