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Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : Pennsylvania


Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP

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Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP (MGKF) is an environmental, energy, safety, land use law and litigation firm spanning the full range of regulatory compliance, transactional and litigation services entailed in these fields. MGKF serves a client base ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to Fortune 100 companies. With offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Hawaii, the geographic practice area is focused on the Mid-Atlantic region; however, clients are located throughout the country and operate around the world.

MGKF was founded in 1989 by a core group of attorneys whose experience is grounded in the emergence of the comprehensive environmental laws enacted in the 1970s and early 1980s. Today’s firm consists of a seasoned group of partners complemented by a dedicated group of associates, technical consultants and paralegals proven to stay abreast of the global reach of environmental, energy and land use law and serving a clientele with a parallel focus. Many of MGKF’s attorneys have additional degrees in science, engineering and land use planning, and others have served with state and federal regulatory agencies. The firm’s litigators have backgrounds in commercial, criminal, environmental, and energy disputes before courts and administrative review boards in many federal and state forums.   

Industries (27)

  • Chemical
  • Construction
  • Counties and Municipalities
  • Education
  • Electronics
  • Energy – Oil and Gas
  • Energy – Renewables
  • Food
  • Financial
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Industrial and Redevelopment Authorities
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining
  • Petroleum
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Ports, Terminals and Distribution Centers
  • Printing
  • Railroads
  • Real Estate
  • Retail, Grocery and Shopping Centers
  • Automobile Dealerships
  • Surface Coating
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities
  • Waste/Recycling

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Environment - Pennsylvania

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP offers a comprehensive group of renowned technical experts who counsel clients on the full range of environmental and energy matters. It has recognized strength in litigation, with extensive experience in areas such as air, water, waste and site remediation matters. The firm is considered a go-to practice for brownfield redevelopment work and is also sought after for its counsel on Marcellus Shale and renewable energy matters. It represents clients from an array of industries, including energy, real estate, chemicals and healthcare.

Work Highlights

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  • Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP represented New York City Law Department in the remediation of the Gowanus Canal and Newton Creek Superfund sites, two contaminated sediment sites.

Strengths

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  • The firm offers extraordinary experience and creative approaches.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • The team is incredibly knowledgeable and easy to work with.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJoseph M. Manko
    Senior StatespeopleJoseph M. Manko

    Joseph M. Manko

    Joseph Manko is a noted leader in the field of environment law who frequently advises clients on obtaining various permits, real estate development and environmental reporting.
  • Band 1Robert Fox
    Band 1Robert Fox

    Robert Fox

    Robert Fox is an expert attorney in the environmental field, who is especially well known for his Superfund work. He is relied upon by clients for his counsel on compliance, site remediation and permit applications.

    • His legal acumen is unparalleled.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Rob is extremely experienced.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Rob is a nationally-known expert on Superfund issues.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 2Carol McCabe
    Band 2Carol McCabe

    Carol McCabe

    Carol McCabe is particularly adept at advising on permitting and compliance issues in relation to air emissions and waste water.
    • For anything air-related Carol is a go-to expert.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Carol is one of a kind. She is an invaluable resource to our team.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 2Kate Campbell
    Band 2Kate Campbell

    Kate Campbell

    Kathleen Campbell is an experienced environmental lawyer who regularly advises on toxic torts, Superfunds and site remediation.
    • Kate is a tremendous lawyer, experienced and organized.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Kate has really strong skills as both regulatory support and litigation counsel.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Jonathan Spergel
    Band 3Jonathan Spergel

    Jonathan Spergel

    Jonathan Spergel is well-versed in transactional and regulatory environment law matters, and is relied on by clients for obtaining permits and advising on environmental risk with regard to large corporate deals.

    • Jonathan identifies roadblocks and finds solutions.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Nicole R. Moshang
    Band 3Nicole R. Moshang

    Nicole R. Moshang

    Nicole Moshang is an environmental litigator well known for her toxic tort, Superfund and breach of contract work. She is also well-versed in transactional due diligence and risk assessment.

    • Nicole is extremely smart and familiar with local laws and regulations.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Jill Kaplan
    Band 4Jill Kaplan

    Jill Kaplan

    Jill Kaplan's varied environmental practice includes compliance, brownfields redevelopment and OSHA auditing.

  • Up and ComingDiana A. Silva
    Up and ComingDiana A. Silva

    Diana A. Silva

    Diana A. Silva assists clients with high-stakes environmental litigation and complex environmental regulatory compliance issues.

    • Diana knows her stuff inside-out.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Diana is a ten across the board. She is very active in environmental community and handles very high-profile cases.

      Environment respondentUSA

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