About David L.
David L. Black combines court work with nearby authorities service. He is a partner at Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP and practices in Pennsylvania. He additionally serves as chairman of the Thornbury Township Planning Commission, a position that intersects with so much of his legal work.
He completed his undergraduate research at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, earning a B.A. in Economics in 2001. He then attended Villanova University School of Law and acquired his J.D. in 2004. Those academic years gave him a realistic grounding in financial evaluation and legal reasoning, tools he nevertheless uses in client conferences and hearings.
At Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP Mr. Black handles matters that occur in state courts and administrative forums. He advocates for clients in disputes and counsels on regulatory and municipal concerns. His day-to-day practice includes drafting motions and briefs, negotiating settlements, and acting in proceedings on behalf of people and entities running in Pennsylvania.
His position as chairman of the Thornbury Township Planning Commission informs much of his work on land use and municipal questions. Serving in local authorities has given him firsthand experience with zoning hearings, subdivision review, and the realistic demanding situations municipalities face. That knowledge frequently shapes how he advises clients who're navigating approval processes or dealing with neighbors and nearby officers.
Mr. Black keeps expert affiliations that reflect each nearby and regional engagement. He holds membership in the State Bar of Pennsylvania and the State Bar of New Jersey, and he is active within the Chester County Bar Association. Those memberships provide regular touch with peers, continuing schooling opportunities, and a forum for staying current on procedural and substantive advancements in state regulation.
Colleagues describe him as pragmatic in court and attentive in client meetings. He balances litigation duties with ongoing municipal responsibilities, moving gears between courtroom advocacy and local making plans discussions. He continues to live and work in Pennsylvania, taking on cases and advisory matters that arise in the area.
He currently practices at Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP. His practice centers on civil legal proceedings, municipal and land use things, and advising local governments and personal clients on regulatory problems.
