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Unruh Turner Burke & Frees Earns Prestigious Chambers Spotlight Rankings for Real Estate and Municipal Law

Unruh Turner Burke & Frees has been recognized by Chambers USA – the world’s leading legal data and analytics provider – in its 2026 USA Spotlight Guide. The firm earned distinction in two core areas of practice: Real Estate Law and Municipal Law.

  • In Real Estate Law, Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is one of just three firms across Pennsylvania to be recognized, and one of only two firms in the Philadelphia region.View Spotlight.
  • In Municipal Law, Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is one of only four firms across Pennsylvania to be recognized, all of which are based in the Philadelphia area. View Spotlight.

Chambers has long been known for its rigorous, independent research process and has historically recognized only the world’s largest law firms. The Spotlight Guide, a new initiative, expands Chambers’ scope to identify leading small-to-medium-sized firms delivering top-tier service in their local markets.

“Chambers is the benchmark in our profession, and to be recognized in two of our cornerstone practice areas is an extraordinary honor,” said Andrew D.H. Rau, shareholder and member of the firm’s Executive Committee. “Since our founding, Real Estate and Municipal Law have been at the heart of what we do. These rankings affirm the quality of our work and the trust our clients place in us.”

Recent transactions illustrate the breadth of Unruh Turner Burke & Frees’ experience: guiding the Brandywine Conservancy in preserving 577 acres in Chester County as a public nature preserve, and leading Avon Grove School District through the complex land use process for a new high school. These examples highlight the firm’s deep commitment to helping clients navigate projects with lasting impact on their communities.

More information on the Chambers Spotlight Guide can be found here.

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