Robert D. "Robb" Fox, Environmental Attorney in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Bala Cynwyd, PA
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Robert D. "Robb" Fox is an attorney based in Bala Cynwyd, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Environmental.
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- Bala Cynwyd, PENNSYLVANIA
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- Handles Environmental matters from Bala Cynwyd, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Philadelphia) (2026).
About Robert D. "Robb" Fox: Robert D. "Robb" Fox is an attorney based in Bala Cynwyd, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Environmental.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Robert D. "Robb" Fox
Robert concentrates on environmental. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental cases in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Robert takes environmental matters in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Robert D. "Robb" Fox — Attorney of Pennsylvania environmental experience
Robert D. "Robb" Fox is an attorney based in Bala Cynwyd, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Environmental.
Partner Robb Fox has a diverse practice involving compliance counseling, litigation and transactional work for clients in the waste, chemical manufacturing and development industries and on behalf of cities and municipalities. He is known nationally for his work under the federal Superfund law including handling many high profile Superfund matters such as the Keystone Landfill matter, featured on 60 Minutes, and the Gowanus Canal and Newtown Creek sites. He regularly litigates Superfund issues of first impression at the trial and appellate levels in multiple jurisdictions.
Robb’s litigation experience extends to superfund cost recovery, class action and toxic tort defense, trials and appeals before federal and state courts and administrative tribunals. He also represents local, regional and national clients in the environmental aspects of business transactions, ranging from redeveloping brownfields (he assisted in the drafting of the 2002 brownfields amendment to the federal Superfund law) to managing liabilities in the environmental acquisition and divestiture of multinational companies.
Working with Robert on a environmental matter
Partner Robb Fox has a diverse practice involving compliance counseling, litigation and transactional work for clients in the waste, chemical manufacturing and development industries and on behalf of cities and municipalities. He is known nationally for his work under the federal Superfund law including handling many high profile Superfund matters such as the Keystone Landfill matter, featured on…
Who Robert represents
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental matters in Bala Cynwyd and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Robert D. "Robb" Fox's legal education and bar admissions
Harvard University
J.D. · 1985
University of Pennsylvania
BA
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania, Pennsy
ACTIVE
New Jersey, New Jers
ACTIVE
New York, New York
ACTIVE
Robert studied at J.D. in Harvard University and BA in University of Pennsylvania.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in Harvard University and BA in University of Pennsylvania. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Robert D. "Robb" Fox
Robert has received 28 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Philadelphia)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Philadelphia)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Philadelphia)
2012
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Philadelphia)
2010
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative/Regulatory
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Counseling
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Enforcement Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Cleanup
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Permitting
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — RCRA/Hazardous Waste
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Solid Waste
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Superfunds/Environmental Remediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Toxic Tort
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Waste
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pennsylvania Super Lawyers listing (environmental law and litigation), since 2004
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business listing (environmental law), since 2005.
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated through Martindale-Hubbell.
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Philadelphia Area Best Lawyers Environmental Lawyer of the Year" (environmental litigation), 2012.
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Philadelphia Area Best Lawyers Environmental Lawyer of the Year" (environmental law), 2009 and 2010
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Philadelphia Super Lawyer listing (2007-2008; 2011-2012, 2014, 2019)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer listing (2006-2007; 2011).
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Philadelphia) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Philadelphia) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Philadelphia) (2012). Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Philadelphia) (2010). Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Robert D. "Robb" Fox in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Robert's primary office is at Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, 19004. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert D. "Robb" Fox — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert D. "Robb" Fox
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Bala Cynwyd?
Robert is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new environmental clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Environmental attorneys serving Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania
Robert handles environmental matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified environmental attorneys in that community.
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