Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Custody and Visitation
  The determination of physical and legal custody can be one of the most challenging and sensitive things a family can go through. The custody attorneys at Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, P.C., provide a compassionate and honest voice of reason during these challenging times, keeping the child’s best interest in mind. We are committed to …
• Premarital Agreement
  A prenuptial agreement is a crucial legal document that allows couples to clarify their financial rights and responsibilities before marriage. It helps in safeguarding assets, defining spousal support arrangements, and minimizing conflicts in case of future separation or divorce.
• Guardianship
  Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is pleased to announce that Lauren A. Nehra, an experienced and compassionate litigator, has joined the firm. Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to client service, focusing in trust and estate litigation, including disputes involving estates, trusts, guardianships, powers of attorney, and other fiduciary matters. …
• Spousal Support

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Welcome to Unruh Turner Burke & Frees’ Criminal Defense practice, where we are committed to guiding clients through the intricacies of the criminal justice system in Chester County and its surrounding areas.
• DUI/DWI
  If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), and this is your second offense, you may be wondering if you have options concerning sentencing. In other words, is there any alternative punishment options to the mandatory penalties imposed under the DUI laws? Fortunately, there are.

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  UNRUH TURNER BURKE & FREES was founded in 1990 with the mission of providing its clients with the highest quality legal services, and that mission continues to this day. Starting with only 4 lawyers focusing on real estate, land use, business, municipal and school law, the Firm has increased to 23 lawyers, expanding its practice areas to include representation of businesses and entrepreneurs, governmental entities, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, and individuals in areas that encompass sophisticated commercial and creditor’s rights litigation, commercial transactions, estate and trust planning and administration, business law, labor and employment law, municipal and school law, sophisticated real estate transactions, taxation, and zoning and land use, as well as other areas.
• Business Transactions
  Business Transactions One of our most significant practice areas is the representation of closely-held businesses. Unruh Turner Burke & Frees provides a wide range of services to for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations

Employment Law

• Employment Discrimination
  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 …
• Employment Litigation
  A formidable litigator, John defends and prosecutes high-stakes, complex commercial litigation. He represents sophisticated individuals, businesses, commercial landlords and financial institutions in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels, as well as in forums involving alternative dispute resolution. His experience includes contract and shareholder disputes, employment claims, real estate and commercial landlord/tenant litigation. Whether negotiating a favorable settlement or obtaining success at the pleading, summary judgment, trial or appellate stages, John maintains a proven track record of designing the optimal strategy for and maintaining focus on each client’s specific needs and bottom line.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is proud to announce that Donald C. Turner has been named the Best Lawyers® 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” in Real Estate Law for the Philadelphia region. This prestigious honor is a testament to Don’s legal experience, and the significant impact he has made in the field of real …
• Construction Litigation
  Litigation: Our litigation department concentrates on business disputes, construction claims, creditor’s rights, employment and labor disputes, estate and orphans court litigation, mortgage foreclosures, real estate contract and title disputes, and shareholder … READ MORE
• Real Estate Transactions
  Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is a full service law firm. Our practice areas range include commercial litigation, commercial transactions, creditors’ rights, estate and trust planning and administration, general business representation, labor and employment law, municipal and school law, real estate transactions, taxation, and zoning and land use law. In addition, attorneys in the firm provide a broad range of services in administrative law and other civil litigation.
• Eminent Domain
  Our attorneys augment the in-house legal capabilities of county government by providing counsel in a variety of specialized areas. Drawing on our depth of experience in diverse areas such as real estate, land use, eminent domain, and public finance, our governmental law attorneys counsel county government and its agencies on a variety of issues including: …
• Land Use and Zoning
  We are honored to announce that Unruh Turner Burke & Frees has once again been recognized with tier designations by Best Law Firms® The firm has been named a Tier 1 national firm for Land Use and Zoning Law for the fourth consecutive year. Additionally, eight practice areas achieved metropolitan tier rankings for the …

Immigration Law

• Citizenship and Naturalization

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Personal injury lawsuits are a category of disputes marked by several unique characteristics that must be taken into account by the mediator. While the underlying facts may vary from case to case, the great majority of injury cases have much in common, starting with the dissimilarity of the parties.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  “I have been working with Unruh Turner Burke & Frees for many years. They have provided legal counsel in the areas of Estate Planning, Land Use, Litigation and Real Estate. In every one of those areas I have been blessed with great advice that has stood the test of time. In addition I believe I can also consider them my friends.”
• Trusts
  Our experienced trust and estate lawyers offer a range of services designed to make estate and trust administration simple and effective. These services include assistance in the filing of Federal Estate and Gift Tax Returns, and Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Returns. We also work with the client’s tax advisors, or obtain the services of tax advisors, …
• Power of Attorney

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
  The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a recent decision which may impact many pending mortgage foreclosure actions and cause lenders to look more closely at notices that are sent. The case involved the question of whether the Act 91 Notice (required under 35 P.S. § 1680.403c ) sent by Beneficial to a mortgagor … READ MORE
• Tax Law
  Our tax firm offers a broad range of individual, business and estate tax planning services through our professional tax attorneys. These services supplement our services in other areas such as estate planning and representation of clients in real estate and commercial transactions and the formation of business entities.