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Nineteen Unruh Turner Burke & Frees Attorneys Named 2026 Top Lawyers of Chester County

Each year, the Daily Local asks readers throughout Chester County to weigh in on the legal professionals they trust most. It is one of the few recognitions in our region shaped entirely by the community, and that is what makes it meaningful.

We are proud to share that nineteen Unruh Turner Burke & Frees attorneys have been named to the Daily Local‘s 2026 Top Lawyers of Chester County list. Spanning more than a dozen practice areas, this year’s honorees reflect the depth and range of legal counsel our firm has provided to individuals, families, businesses, and municipalities across Chester County and the surrounding region.

From guiding families through some of the most difficult moments of their lives, to helping businesses and local governments navigate complex legal questions, these attorneys bring a high level of care, skill, and commitment to every matter they handle. Being named to this list year after year, across so many practice areas, reflects the trust our clients place in us, and we do not take that lightly.

Congratulations to our 2026 Top Lawyers of Chester County honorees:

Attorney Recognized Practice Area(s)
Amanda M.V. Grant Divorce, Family, Domestic Violence, Debt Collection
Amanda J. Sundquist School / Special Education
Andrew D.H. Rau Zoning & Land Use
Anylise C. Crouthamel Elder Law, Wills, Estates & Trusts
Brian D. Boreman Employment Discrimination, Labor & Employment
Daniel S. LePera Real Estate
Daniel J. Yarnall DUI & Municipal Court
David M. Frees, III Wills, Estates & Trusts
Donald C. Turner, Retired Real Estate
Douglas L. Kaune Elder Law, Wills, Estates & Trusts
James C. Dalton Commercial, Litigation
John K. Fiorillo Appellate, Litigation
Kristen W. Ladd Debt Collection
Lauren A. Nehra Elder Law, Wills, Estates & Trusts
Ross A. Unruh, Retired Municipal Court, Zoning & Land Use
Ryan M. Jennings Appellate, Government, Redevelopment, Zoning & Land Use
Stephen P. Lagoy Mediation
Theodore F. Claypoole Business, Banking & Finance
William J. Burke, III Real Estate

 

We are grateful to the Daily Local and to the Chester County community for this recognition. If you have a legal matter you would like to discuss, we welcome the opportunity to connect.

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