Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is pleased to announce that fourteen of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®.
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review guide in the legal profession. For the 2027 cycle, the most selective in the award’s history, attorneys were evaluated by fellow practitioners on several criteria. Inclusion is based entirely on peer feedback; there is no self-nomination, and attorneys cannot pay to be listed. Only about 5% of practicing attorneys in the market earn this distinction.
Eleven Unruh Turner Burke & Frees attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America 2027 list:
- Amanda J. Sundquist — Land Use and Zoning Law; Municipal Law (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021)
- Andrew D.H. Rau — Land Use and Zoning Law; Litigation – Land Use and Zoning; Municipal Law (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020)
- Anylise Crouthamel — Trusts and Estates (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026)
- David M. Frees, III — Trusts and Estates (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020)
- Douglas L. Kaune — Trusts and Estates (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2027)
- James C. Dalton — Litigation – Real Estate; Litigation – Trusts and Estates (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024)
- John K. Fiorillo — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026)
- Robert C. Jefferson IV — Land Use and Zoning Law (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026)
- Ryan M. Jennings — Land Use and Zoning Law; Litigation – Land Use and Zoning (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024)
- Theodore F. Claypoole — Land Use and Zoning Law; Real Estate Law (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021)
- William J. Burke, III — Real Estate Law (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021)
Three additional attorneys were named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America 2027 list, which honors attorneys earlier in their careers who demonstrate exceptional promise. Only about 2% of early career attorneys in the United States receive this honor.
- Daniel J. Yarnall — Commercial Litigation; Criminal Defense: General Practice (Recognized in Best Lawyers: ones to Watch in America since 2026)
- Jeremy E. Grivensky — Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation; Education Law; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Recognized in Best Lawyers: ones to Watch in America since 2024)
- Lauren C. Nehra— Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Labor and Employment (Recognized in Best Lawyers: ones to Watch in America since 2024)
These honors reflect the trust our colleagues place in us, and the commitment our attorneys bring to every client matter. Whether navigating complex land use matters, resolving a commercial dispute, or guiding a family through estate planning, our focus remains on practical, steady counsel that helps people move forward with confidence.” said Kristen W. Ladd, Shareholder.
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