Chris Turner

Contact Information:

17 West Gay Street, Suite 200
West Chester, PA 19380

Phone: 610.692.1371
cturner@utbf.com

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Christopher L. Turner

An effective and experienced litigator who is driven by achieving the best result for his clients, Chris primarily prosecutes and defends commercial litigation claims with values ranging in the tens of thousands to millions. Chris’s practice covers a broad range of civil litigation matters, including, but not limited to breach of contract cases, UCC disputes, partnership/shareholder disputes, defense of a variety of consumer protection claims, arbitration and trial of construction claims, collection matters, unfair trade practices claims, claims made pursuant to Pennsylvania’s Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law, real estate disputes, landlord/tenant actions and a variety of trust and estate litigation including guardianships, fiduciary litigation and will contests.

With clients that span from large and small businesses to individuals, Chris’s primary focus is to exceed the expectations of those he serves. Chris’s commitment to his clients is exemplified by his personal dedication to responsiveness and his desire to provide unmatched service. Recognized by both Philadelphia Magazine Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star,” and by Main Line Today’s Top Lawyers, Chris’s attention to detail, knowledge of effective litigation tactics, acute organization skills and ability to consistently devise and implement a cost effective/result oriented litigation strategy make him a standout from other lawyers practicing today. If a matter cannot be settled outside of court, Chris is never daunted by the prospect of trial.

Clients and colleagues alike depend upon Chris to efficiently diagnose the problem at hand, identify the solution and then create a practical action plan that achieves the most favorable end possible. Appreciated for his integrity, honesty and ethics, Chris is also valued for treating his clients’ budgets and resources conservatively.

Practice Areas

Education

  • Widener University School of Law, J.D. (2006)
  • Villanova University (2000)
    • B.S., Political Science
    • Minor in English

Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (2006)

Memberships

  • Chester County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Chester County Bar Foundation
    • Board of Directors
Christopher L. Turner

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21

Aug

2025 Best Lawyers In America® And Ones To Watch® Recognizes 15 Unruh Turner Burke & Frees Lawyers

Eleven Unruh Turner Burke & Frees lawyers were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and four in The Best Lawyers: One to Watch® in America 2025 editions.

Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers® has earned a reputation as the ultimate benchmark of legal excellence. The recognitions are determined through an extensive Purely Peer …

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24

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17 Unruh Turner Burke & Frees Attorneys Named Top Lawyers By Main Line Today

Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is proud to announce that 17 firm attorneys have been named to the 2024 Top Lawyers List by Main Line Today. This recognition highlights our attorneys’ skill, dedication, and professionalism across multiple practice areas.

Main Line Today, a prominent regional magazine showcasing the best of Philadelphia’s western suburbs, curates this …

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22

Jul

Unruh Turner Burke & Frees Attorneys Named to Chester County’s Top Lawyers List for 2024

We are thrilled to announce that 21 of our attorneys have been named to the Daily Local News’ Reader’s Choice Top Lawyers of Chester County list for 2024! This is the fourth consecutive year firm attorneys have received this honor.

We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to the following attorneys for being recognized …

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17

Aug

13 Unruh Turner Burke & Frees Lawyers Recognized In The 2024 Editions Of The Best Lawyers In America® And The Best Lawyers In America: Ones To Watch®

Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is proud to have ten lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and three in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2024 editions. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

Best Lawyers recognitions are compiled …

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7

Aug

Fourteen Unruh Turner Burke & Frees Attorneys Named to Main Line Today’s 2023 Top Lawyers List

We are pleased to announce that fourteen Unruh Turner Burke & Frees attorneys have been recognized on Main Line Today’s distinguished “2023 Top Lawyers” list!

Main Line Today, a prominent regional magazine spotlighting the essence of Philadelphia’s western suburbs, annually curates this prestigious list featuring outstanding legal professionals. The selection process involves nominations from peers …

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21

Jul

Every Attorney At Unruh Turner Burke & Frees Named To The Daily Local News 2023 Top Lawyers List For The Second Consecutive Year

Daily Local News readers voted for Chester County’s Top Lawyers in the annual Top Lawyers Readers’ Choice Poll earlier this year. Readers voted online for their favorite lawyers in various practice areas.

This is the second year that every lawyer at the firm has been recognized and the third consecutive year that firm attorneys have …

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31

Aug

Eleven UTBF Attorneys Recognized By Best Lawyers In America®

Unruh Turner Burke & Frees (UTBF) is pleased to announce that eleven UTBF attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™.

For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been recognized as a reliable and unbiased resource to identify top legal professionals. …

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12

Aug

Fourteen Attorneys at Unruh Turner Burke & Frees Named to “2022 Top Lawyers” List by Main Line Today Magazine

Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is honored to have fourteen attorneys named to Main Line Today’s “2022 Top Lawyers” list. Each year Main Line Today publishes a list of “Top Lawyers” in the region. Attorneys are nominated by their peers and vetted through the magazine’s editorial process. Main Line Today is a regional magazine focusing …

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25

Jul

Every Attorney at Unruh Turner Burke & Frees Receives the Daily Local 2022 Top Lawyers Reader’s Choice Award

Chester County has voted and the results are in. Every attorney at Unruh Turner Burke & Frees (UTBF), one of Chester County, Pennsylvania’s largest law firms, has been voted a Top Lawyer for 2022 by Daily Local readers. Unruh Turner Burke & Frees’ attorneys were recognized in the following practice areas:

Brian D. Boreman

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9

Sep

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 …

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30

Jul

Main Line Today Magazine Recognizes 13 Unruh Turner Burke & Frees Attorneys as “Top Lawyers” in 2021

Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is honored to once again have multiple attorneys named to the annual “Top Lawyers” list by Main Line Today magazine. Main Line Today is a regional magazine focusing on the communities, traditions and lifestyles of Philadelphia’s western suburbs. Attorneys are nominated by their peers and vetted through the magazine’s editorial …

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16

Jul

Twenty UTBF Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in Chester County by the Daily Local News Readers Choice

Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is honored to have twenty attorneys named to the Daily Local News 2021 Best Lawyers Readers Choice list. UTBF attorneys recognized are:

Brian D. Boreman was selected in Labor & Employment and Employment Discrimination William J. Burke, III was selected in Real Estate Theodore F. Claypoole was …

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31

Jul

Fifteen Attorneys at UTBF Named Top Lawyers by Main Line Today Magazine

We are proud to announce that fifteen attorneys at Unruh Turner Burke & Frees were named to the 2020 “Top Lawyers” list by Main Line Today magazine. Main Line Today is a regional magazine focusing on the communities, traditions and lifestyles of Philadelphia’s western suburbs. Attorneys are nominated by their peers and vetted through …

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23

Jul

Every Partner at UTBF Named a Top Lawyer by Main Line Today Magazine

For the second year in a row, every partner at Unruh Turner Burke & Frees was named to the 2019 “Top Lawyers” list by Main Line Today magazine. Attorneys are nominated by their peers and vetted through the magazine’s editorial process. Sixteen attorneys at the firm, including all partners, were named to the list in …

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27

Jul

Every Partner at UTBF Named a 2018 Top Lawyer

The results are in…

Every partner in our firm was named among the 2018 “Top Lawyers”

We are pleased to announce that 16 attorneys at Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, including all partners, are named to Main Line Today’s “Top Lawyers” list for 2018.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Stephen P. Lagoy*

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31

Jul

Fifty Percent of UTBF Attorneys Named to Main Line Today’s Top Lawyers 2017

UNRUH TURNER BURKE & FREES is honored to have half the firm’s attorneys named to Main Line Today’s Top Lawyers list for 2017.

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16

Mar

Unruh Turner Burke & Frees Names New Partners

Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is pleased to announce the naming of two new partners, Amanda J. Sundquist and Christopher L. Turner.

Amanda J. Sundquist has been with the firm since 2006 and is a valued and respected member of the firm’s Municipal and School Law Practice. Amanda’s practice is focused …

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8

Oct

The Arbitration Process in Chester County

By: Christopher L. Turner

If you are bringing a legal claim in a Pennsylvania in Common Pleas Court, you should be aware that the counties utilize a compulsory arbitration program containing its own rules and procedures that must be carefully observed.  For example, in Chester County, all civil cases at law where the amount …

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4

May

Securing Possession of Residential Property from a Holdover Tenant

By: Christopher L. Turner

A residential landlord who seeks to evict a tenant from leased premises must follow certain steps and procedures outlined in the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and comply with the terms of Pennsylvania’s Landlord and Tenant Act.  A landlord is not permitted to perform a self help eviction except against …

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29

Dec

PA Protection from Abuse Act

By: Christopher L. Turner

In Pennsylvania, protection from abuse matters are governed by the 1976 Protection from Abuse Act (the “Act”), the Pennsylvania Administrative Code, and the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. The Act outlines the circumstances under which a protection from abuse order can be granted, while the Pennsylvania Administrative Code requires, among …

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11

Dec

Your Obligations Under the PA Real Estate and Seller Disclosure Act

By: Christopher L. Turner

It cannot be denied that the struggling economy has adversely affected the real estate market. As a result, some sellers of residential real property who are desperate to sell their property are failing to disclose known defects with their home. These defects cover a broad range and include, but are …

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5

Oct

Are You Eligible for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program?

By: Christopher L. Turner

If you are arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol in Chester County, an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program is available for those who qualify. Essentially, admission into ARD and satisfactory completion of the ARD Program gives an individual the opportunity to earn a clean record and dismissal …

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30

Jul

The Advantages of Confession of Judgment Clauses in Commercial Leases

By: Christopher L. Turner

In these challenging economic times, commercial landlords need to be mindful of the advantages of Confession of Judgment Clauses. These clauses permit a landlord to obtain a judgment either for money damages or for eviction against defaulting tenants without the need of a trial.

Additionally, priority of the judgment is …

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West Chester, PA
17 West Gay Street
P.O. BOX 515
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-1371
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120 Gay Street
P.O. Box 289
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-8069