Phone: 215-665-3293
Email: david.steerman@obermayer.com

David J. Steerman is a partner with Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP. He is a member of the Litigation Department. Mr. Steerman's practice is dedicated exclusively to family law.

Prior to joining Obermayer, Mr. Steerman was a partner at Dolchin, Slotkin & Todd, P.C. for nearly 15 years, concentrating his practice in family law. Preceding Dolchin, he clerked with the Honorable William Witten Vogel, President Judge of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. He has been a featured speaker on family law topics for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the National Business Institute, Temple University L.L.M. Program, Widener University Paralegal Institute, as well as other organizations. He has penned family law articles for various periodicals including Philadelphia Lawyer Magazine and Pennsylvania Family Lawyer. Mr. Steerman is a leader of the Family Law section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, and served as its chair in 2003, overseeing issues that are pertinent to family court. He is a former member of the Judicial Selection and Retention Committee and the Board of Governors for the Philadelphia Bar Association. He has authored numerous articles, including: "Case Note on Gowdy v. Kesserling," Pennsylvania Family Lawyer (June 1997, Volume 19, No. 2); "Custody Relocation Update, The Burdens of a Move," Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section – Newsletter (Fall – 1996); "Interviewer – Custody a View from the Bench," Philadelphia Lawyer Magazine (Summer 1994, Volume 57, No.2) and "Family Law – The Right Moves," Philadelphia Lawyer Magazine (Summer 1993, Volume 57, No. 2). His cases that have appeared in publications include: "Schulman vs. Schulman," Wall Street Journal, and "Egelman vs. Egelman," The Philadelphia Legal Intelligencer. Mr. Steerman is named as one of Pennsylvania's "Super Lawyers" as listed in both the Philadelphia magazine (June 2006) and the Law and Politics Magazine, "Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2006" edition.  Mr. Steerman received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and was awarded his Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law. He has earned an AV ® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, indicating very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards. He donates his legal expertise to the AIDS Law Project, Philadelphia V.I.P and is an Attorney Mentor in Family Law. Mr. Steerman is proficient in Spanish. His legal teaching and lectures include: Course Planner, PBI/PBEC, "Family Law Updates," Philadelphia Bench Bar Conference, October 23, 2003; Lecturer, PBI/PBEC, "Custody Law Update," June 25, 2003; Lecturer, National Business Institute, Child Custody and Visitation Issues in Pennsylvania. Authored course materials, September 30, 1997; Guest Lecturer, Family Law, Temple University L.L.M. program, Trial Advocacy; Moderator, "5 County Domestic Relations Practice," Philadelphia Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education Program, October 16, 1996; Lecturer, PBI/PBEC, Custody Litigation in the 90s, From Conference to Appeal. Co-author of course materials, December 15, 1995; Lecturer, PBI/PBEC, Practical Tips on Family Law, June 15, 1995; Lecturer, PBI/PBEC, Partial Custody – Grandparent and Third Party Rights; course planner and prepared course materials, March 8, 1995; Weidner Law School Paralegal Institute and American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Inc. His television appearances include Comcast CN-8, Money Matters "Prenuptial Agreements" (June 18, 2003). His professional associations & memberships include: Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Chair (2003-2004); Chair Elect (2002); Treasurer (2001); Secretary (2000); Co-Chair, Special Events Committee (1999); Family Law Section Executive Committee Member (1998-present) Co-Chair, Custody Committee (1993-1998); Member of The Temple American Inn of Court – Barrister and numerous pro bono activities. Mr. Steerman is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Mr. Steerman also contributes his time and energy to assorted local charities and non-profit organizations.