John K. Fiorillo, Andrew D.H. Rau and David M. Frees, III, were named as Super Lawyers for 2011 by Super Lawyers® magazine. Only five percent of the attorneys in Pennsylvania are recognized as Super Lawyers®. Mr. Fiorillo is a commercial litigator concentrating his practice in creditor’s rights, bankruptcy and tax assessments. Mr. Rau’s practice focuses in …

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Super Lawyers® magazine has once again recognized multiple attorneys from Unruh Turner Burke & Frees. William J. Burke, III, David M. Frees, III, John K. Fiorillo, Stephen P. Lagoy,Andrew D.H. Rau and Thomas R. Wilson were named as Super Lawyers® for 2012. The Super Lawyers® selection process is a multiphase process whereby candidates are evaluated on peer recognition and professional achievement. …

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David Frees, Chairman of Utbf’s Trust Estate and Wealth Preservation Section was interviewed in Chicago this week by Mara Glazer on how to bring more value to clients and the issues of influence and communication with clients. David regularly speaks on these and related trust, estate, and estate planning issues facing families and individuals.

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Stephen P. Lagoy and Amanda J. Sundquist of Unruh, Turner Burke & Frees, P.C., West Chester, were honored at the Chester County Bar Association’s President’s Dinner on March 3, 2011. Lagoy, Co-chair of CCBA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, received the Chester County Bar Association Service Award, in recognition of his work in establishing the association’s …

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Dave Frees and Steve Lagoy gave a presentation at the January meeting of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution in Philadelphia. The program, “Neurobiology and its Effect on Problem Solving in Conflict”, focused on neuroscience and its applicability to the mediation process. Both Dave and Steve are members of the firm’s …

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On January 4, 2011, Amanda J. Sundquist was a guest on Legal Talk, a legal talk show that airs every Tuesday at noon on WCHE 1520 AM. Miss Sundquist discussed school law with the host, Peter Hart, Esquire, and answered questions from callers. Miss Sundquist’s practice is focused in the areas of school law, municipal …

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Donald C. Turner recently completed “Strategic Approaches to Mediation”, an intensive professional skills program for mediators, conducted by the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution of Pepperdine University School of Law and the Vermont School of Law. Mr. Turner is a member of the firm’s litigation group. He also serves as a private mediator and arbitrator, …

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Stephen P. Lagoy attended the American Bar Association’s 8th annual Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills Institute in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on November 11 and 12. The program featured a distinguished faculty and interaction with leading mediators and mediation advocates. Lagoy is a shareholder at Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, P.C., a member of the firm’s …

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Andrew D.H. Rau, Partner and Shareholder at Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, has been appointed a voting member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s House of Delegates, representing Zone 9, which includes all of the suburban counties surrounding Philadelphia (Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery). The House of Delegates is responsible for setting and administering the policies …

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Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees recently sponsored a Land Use Seminar organized by the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association. The Land Use Seminar was held at the Villanova Conference Center on Friday, October 8th. Land Planners, attorneys, engineers and decision-makers attended the Seminar which focused on Smart Growth practices. Ray Ott, Jr. of Ray …

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