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Twelve UTBF Attorneys Recognized by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers in 2021

Twelve attorneys at Unruh Turner Burke & Frees have been named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list for 2021. Additionally, three attorneys were named among the 2021 Pennsylvania Rising Stars. The Rising Stars list includes attorneys who are 40 years old or younger or who have been practicing law for 10 years or less. …

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Matthew N. Korenoski Joins Unruh Turner Burke & Frees

Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is pleased to announce that Matthew N. Korenoski has joined the firm’s municipal and school law department as an associate attorney. Matt received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh (B.A. cum laude 2012) before attending Duquesne University School of Law where he received his J.D. …

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UTBF Assists Brandywine Conservancy In Preserving 577 Acres In Chester County For Public Nature Preserve

West Chester, Pennsylvania: Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is pleased to have represented and assisted Brandywine Conservancy in acquiring and preserving over 577 acres of land in Lower Oxford and West Nottingham Townships, Chester County. William Burke represented Brandywine which, with invaluable support from the Oxford Area Foundation and grant funding from the Chester …

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Margaret Joy Joins Unruh Turner Burke & Frees

Unruh Turner Burke & Frees (UTBF) is pleased to announce that Margaret A. Joy has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s business and real estate transactions practice group. Meg has over two decades of experience representing sophisticated investment advisors, asset managers, and real estate developers with respect to office, retail, residential …

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Seven UTBF Attorneys Recognized By Best Lawyers in America

Unruh Turner Burke & Frees (UTBF) is pleased to announce that six of our partners are listed among 2021’s Best Lawyers in America®. This year’s honorees include William J. Burke, III and Theodore F. Claypoole for Real Estate Law, David M. Frees, III for Trusts and Estates, Amanda J. Sundquist and …

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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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Andrew D.H. Rau and UTBF Attorneys Lead Avon Grove School District through Land Use Process for New Avon Grove High School

UTBF’s Andrew D.H. Rau was pleased to participate in the June 24th groundbreaking for the new Avon Grove High School, set to be built upon the “Jennersville Campus” site located in Penn Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. As Avon Grove’s solicitor, Andy worked with the school board, administration and development team in leading Avon Grove …

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Steve Lagoy Re-Appointed to the Pennsylvania Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees

Pennsylvania Bar Association President, David E. Schwager, has re-appointed Steve Lagoy to the PBA Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) Committee for a one-year term. The Legislative Committee follows the progress of legislative initiatives that impact alternative dispute resolution, consults as necessary, and works with the PBA to support legislation that advances ADR  practices in the …

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