Service Areas
Education
J.D. Saint Louis University School of Law
B.A. University of Missouri Honors College
People
David A. Zobel
Counsel
David joined Sandberg Phoenix in 2026 and takes a business-minded, common-sense approach to helping clients achieve their goals. As a Shareholder at Sandberg Phoenix, he advises businesses through every stage of their lifecycle, providing practical counsel on entity formation and restructuring, shareholder agreements and disputes, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, employment matters, strategic and succession planning, joint ventures, and corporate governance. Drawing on his background in commercial litigation, David helps clients identify, navigate, and manage risk while delivering solutions that align with their long-term business objectives.
David also represents clients in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including leasing, acquisitions, and development. He regularly advises financial institutions and private lenders on loan documentation, modifications, analysis, and workout matters, and has closed acquisition, construction, operational, and tax credit financing facilities exceeding $100 million.
In addition, David counsels business owners and individuals on probate and trust administration matters and assists regional and national surety companies in managing bond liability exposure. His broad experience across corporate, real estate, financial services, and estate matters allows him to provide clients with strategic, practical guidance tailored to their unique needs.
Licensures and Admissions
Missouri
Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Professional Affiliations
The Missouri Bar
Illinois State Bar Association
Civic Activities
Olivette Board of Adjustment
Clayton Chamber of Commerce, Former Board Member
Leadership Clayton (Class of 2015)
Mizzou Tiger Club – St. Louis, Former Board Member
University of Missouri Alumni Association
De Smet Alumni Association
Creve Coeur/Olivette Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce