David Edelstein

Practice Areas

Environmental Justice;

Environmental Law;

Environmental Litigation;

Natural Resource Damages & Assessments;

Condemnation & Eminent Domain

Career

David represents Fortune 100 companies, global corporations, and smaller businesses in complex environmental litigation, including matters at some of the nation’s largest Superfund sites. He has deep experience handling claims involving natural resource damages, PFAS contamination, and enforcement actions under RCRA, CERCLA, the Clean Water Act, and related state laws. David also counsels clients on regulatory compliance and environmental remediation, regularly negotiating with trustees, government agencies, and private parties.

In addition to his litigation and regulatory practice, David leads Archer’s pro bono program, partnering with organizations such as the Cyrus Vance Center and Legal Services of New Jersey. He oversees a broad portfolio of matters including expungement clinics, nonprofit counseling, and environmental justice initiatives, and maintains his own active pro bono caseload focused on advancing equity and access in environmental law.

Professional Memberships

Advisory Board Member, Volunteer UP Legal Clinic;

Administrator, Justice Stewart G. Pollock Environmental Inn of Court;

Judge of Elections, Lower Makefield Township;

American Bar Association;

New Jersey State Bar Association;

Pennsylvania Bar Association;

Camden County Bar Association

Publications

Select Articles:

“USEPA Announces Drinking Water MCLs for PFOA and PFOS Will Remain in Place,” Archer Client Advisory (May 2025);

“USEPA Announces Proposed Rule to Designate Two PFAS Compounds as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA,” Archer Client Advisory (April 2024);

“PFAS Rule Risks Vulnerability If High Court Trims Agency Power,” Bloomberg Law (November 2023);

“USEPA Finalizes Rule Requiring Reporting of PFAS Data Under Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA),” Archer Client Advisory (October 2023);

“Prepping For PFAS Approval Under EPA’s New Framework,” Law360 (August 2023);

“USEPA Announces Proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for PFAS Compounds,” Archer Client Advisory (March 2023);

“What Companies Should Know About PFAS Compounds,” Bloomberg Law (September 2022);

“Pennsylvania Proposes Drinking Water Standard for PFAS,” The Legal Intelligencer (March 2022);

“Pennsylvania Latest State to Propose PFAS Water Regulations,” Bloomberg Law (March 2022);

“Clean Water Act Liability for Groundwater Contamination,” Environmental Protection (November 2018)

Expert in these Jurisdictions

New Jersey;

Pennsylvania

Education

Awards