About
Founded 1954
**FIRM OVERVIEW** Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP is dedicated to delivering an extensive array of top-tier legal services, ensuring premium representation for all its clients. As a mid-sized firm, it strikes a perfect balance by blending specialized legal insight with the personalized relationships that clients value. The firm’s team of seasoned attorneys focuses on addressing clients’ legal challenges efficiently and affordably.
**OUR LEGACY** Established in 1954 by Paul C. Astor, the firm serves a wide spectrum of clientele across various practice areas including public and private entities as well as non-profit organizations and individuals. From its inception, there has been an unwavering commitment among our attorneys to engage in public service while providing outstanding legal assistance—a tradition that remains strong today. Several members have pursued careers in public service; notable achievements include former partner Madam Justice Sandra Schultz Newman becoming Pennsylvania's first female Supreme Court judge and The Honorable Berle M. Schiller serving as a U.S District Court judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Our firm prides itself on supporting charitable, civic, and cultural endeavors through this same spirit of dedication exhibited by our talented lawyers who ensure we uphold these values into the future.