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