About David L.
David L. Black combines courtroom work with local government service. He is a partner at Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP and practices in Pennsylvania. He also serves as chairman of the Thornbury Township Planning Commission, a role that intersects with much of his legal work.
He completed his undergraduate studies 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 received his J.D. in 2004. Those academic years gave him a practical grounding in economic analysis and legal reasoning, tools he still uses in client meetings and hearings.
At Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP Mr. Black handles matters that arise in state courts and administrative forums. He represents clients in disputes and counsels on regulatory and municipal concerns. His day-to-day practice involves drafting motions and briefs, negotiating settlements, and appearing in hearings on behalf of individuals and entities operating in Pennsylvania.
His role as chairman of the Thornbury Township Planning Commission informs much of his work on land use and municipal questions. Serving in local government has given him firsthand experience with zoning hearings, subdivision review, and the practical challenges municipalities face. That experience often shapes how he advises clients who are navigating approval processes or dealing with neighbors and local officials.
Mr. Black maintains professional affiliations that reflect both local and regional engagement. He holds membership in the State Bar of Pennsylvania and the State Bar of New Jersey, and he is active in the Chester County Bar Association. Those memberships provide regular contact with peers, continuing education opportunities, and a forum for staying current on procedural and substantive developments in state law.
Colleagues describe him as pragmatic in court and attentive in client meetings. He balances litigation tasks with ongoing municipal responsibilities, shifting gears between courtroom advocacy and local planning discussions. He continues to live and work in Pennsylvania, taking on cases and advisory matters that arise in the region.
He currently practices at Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP. His practice centers on civil litigation, municipal and land use matters, and advising local governments and private clients on regulatory issues.
