David J. Mongillo

David Mongillo brings a unique perspective to his legal practice, drawing on his earlier career as a special education teacher and newspaper reporter. Now a Shareholder at Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky, David is a trusted advisor to schools and local government entities across a broad range of legal matters.

David understands the variety of legal and administrative challenges faced by public sector clients and offers strategic guidance to help navigate these challenges. His background as a teacher gives him valuable insight into special education law, and he frequently represents schools in due process litigation and related proceedings.

His practice includes negotiating contracts and commercial agreements, managing real estate transactions—including acquisitions, sales, leases, tax assessments, and exemptions—and guiding public officials on regulatory compliance. David regularly advises clients on public records requests under Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law. David is also an experienced litigator, representing commercial, public, and non-profit clients at both the trial and appellate levels. 

David’s calm and focused demeanor enables him to provide timely and invaluable advice to clients in a wide range of pressure situations, making him a trusted counselor/solicitor. 

David lives in Upper St. Clair with his wife and three sons. He enjoys hiking and provides pro bono legal services for Humane Action Pittsburgh, a local non-profit focused on animal welfare.