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UTBF Attorneys Recognized By Best Lawyers In America®

WEST CHESTER, PA ─ Unruh Turner Burke & Frees (UTBF) is pleased to announce that ten UTBF attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America.

In the area of Real Estate Law, partners William J. Burke, III, Theodore F. Claypoole and Donald C. Turner were named to the Best Lawyers in America 2022 list.

In the area of Land Use & Zoning, Amanda J. Sundquist, Ross A. Unruh and Andrew D.H. Rau were recognized. In addition, Andrew was also recognized in the areas of Municipal Law and Litigation – Land Use and Zoning.

David M. Frees, III was named to the list in the area of Trusts and Estates and Christopher L. Turner was recognized in the area of Litigation – Trusts and Estates.

Ryan M. Jennings and Daniel S. LePera were included in the Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list for 2022. Ryan was recognized in the area of Land Use and Zoning Law and Daniel was recognized in the areas of Education Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Municipal Law.

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. Recognition is based entirely on peer review. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.


William J. Burke, III

Theodore F. Claypoole

Donald C. Turner

Amanda J. Sundquist

Ross A. Unruh

Andrew D.H. Rau

David M. Frees, III

Christopher L. Turner

Ryan M. Jennings

Daniel S. LePera
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