West Chester, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/16/2021 -- 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 and hotel projects.

Meg grew up in Radnor, Pennsylvania and attended Bucknell University, graduating magna cum laude before receiving her law degree from Villanova University School of Law. Before joining UTBF, Meg was a partner and owner at Randolph Joy Law, LLC, a boutique law firm that focused on commercial real estate and corporate law. At Randolph Joy, Meg developed a niche practice in hotel projects, working with many of the largest, most nationally recognized hotel franchisors.

William J. Burke, III, UTBF founding partner and head of the firm's real estate and business transaction group commented, "Over the years I have had multiple opportunities to work with Meg and have always been impressed with her work. Meg is an outstanding lawyer, a pleasure to work with, and her focus in hotel projects and hospitality adds depth to our business and real estate practice. We are very excited to have Meg on our team."

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West Chester, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/14/2020 -- Unruh Turner Burke & Frees (UTBF) is pleased to announce our own Amanda Sundquist, a partner in the firm's school law and municipal government practice areas, was named among the honorees of VISTA Today's inaugural class of VISTA Millennial Superstars.

In partnership with the Chester County Economic Development Council, Brumbaugh Wealth Management and Wilmington University, VISTA Millennial Superstars honors Chester County's most dynamic business and professional leaders who are under the age of 40 and shaping the County's future by "breaking down walls and shattering expectations" in their profession and/or community. More than 230 nominations were received, and honorees were recognized at an Awards Reception held February 4, 2020 at Saint-Gobain in Malvern.

Raised in Chester County, Amanda has demonstrated her steadfast commitment to improving the local area by providing legal representation to local school and government entities and through her volunteer work. Over years of practice, she has demonstrated a depth of knowledge in her field on behalf of school districts, townships and boroughs, and government organizations that are often located in Chester County. Amanda is also a proven educator and speaker on the law to other lawyers and to various organizations throughout Pennsylvania.

Notably, Amanda is actively engaged in the Chester County community. She is involved with the Chester County Workforce Development Board and currently co-chairs its Executive-Governance Board, and is a member of the Government Affairs Committee and Board of Directors for The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce. Amanda also sits on the Education Committee of the Chester County Association of Township Officials and is the secretary of the Affiliates Council. Moreover, she is a member of the Education Law Committee for the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and has held numerous leadership roles for the Chester County Bar Association, including past-chair of the Young Lawyers Division, serving on the Board of Directors and chairing the Law Day Committee.

UTBF founding partner Ross Unruh commented, "I am not at all surprised that Amanda was among the honorees recognized. Amanda's proven skill in analyzing and overcoming serious problems and daunting obstacles on behalf of her clients is further supported by her natural aptitude for de-escalating challenging scenarios." He went on to say that "I have seen Amanda develop into one of the region's finest lawyers and service providers and I believe that she personally dedicates 100% of herself to serving everyone around her in everything she does."

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West Chester, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/14/2020 -- Unruh Turner Burke & Frees (UTBF) is pleased to announce that Ryan M. Jennings has joined the firm as a partner in the firm's municipal and land use practice groups. Ryan's legal experience and areas of specialization also include appellate and governmental matters, as well as litigation.

A lifelong resident of Chester County, Ryan was recently recognized as a 2019 Main Line Today "Top Lawyer" in Municipal Law. As a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law, Ryan's legal education and training also included several internships, including serving as a law clerk in the Chester County Court of Common Pleas, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office (Newark, NJ), and at a general practice law firm in Chester County. Prior to joining the firm, Ryan practiced law at a Chester County-based firm where he gained a great depth of experience in practicing municipal law, land development, and civil litigation.

Unruh Turner Burke & Frees has maintained a strong municipal and land use department since the firm was founded in 1990. The firm counsels townships, boroughs, zoning hearing boards and municipal authorities on the wide range of issues confronting these bodies. In addition, they assist clients with navigating the complex zoning, subdivision and land development process, and the many regulations affecting new construction and land development. The firm was named among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Law Firms in America" for 2020, earning a National "Tier 2" ranking in Land Use and Zoning Law and a Metropolitan "Tier 2" ranking for Philadelphia in Land Use and Zoning Law.

UTBF founding partner Ross Unruh commented, "Ryan's extensive municipal and land development experience make him an asset to our firm. His legal acumen, strategic approach, and responsiveness will benefit our clients."

Ryan is an active member of the Chester County Bar Association. He was recently appointed and presently serves on the Bar Association's Board of Directors. Ryan is also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and a Barrister Member of The Honorable John E. Stively, Jr. American Inn of Court.

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West Chester, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/13/2019 -- WEST CHESTER, PA, November 11, 2019 ? Unruh Turner Burke & Frees (UTBF) was named among U.S. News & World Report's Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms in America" for 2020. This year, the firm earned a National "Tier 2" ranking in Land Use and Zoning Law and a Metropolitan "Tier 2" ranking for Philadelphia in Land Use and Zoning Law.

UTBF founding partner, Ross A. Unruh, comments: "We are deeply gratified to be named among the best law firms nationally and locally for our land use and zoning law legal acumen." He continued: "Best Lawyers is considered among the first and foremost resources for premier legal talent in the United States and abroad, so you can imagine the pride and satisfaction we feel to be selected again this year."

Also recently honored by Best Lawyers were three individual UTBF partners, including David M. Frees, III for Trusts and Estates Law in Phoenixville, PA, as well as Andrew D.H. Rau and Ross A. Unruh in Land Use and Zoning Law for West Chester, PA. Notes John Fiorillo, Partner and member of the firm's Executive Committee: "Our experience in land use and zoning law is extensive. Our clients include property owners, developers, municipalities, zoning hearing boards and planning commissions. We navigate the complex zoning, subdivision and land development process with great skill, as well as advise on regulations affecting new construction and land development."

The oldest and one of the most respected peer review publications in the legal profession, recognition in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals alike as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. For more than three decades, Best Lawyers publications have earned the respect of the profession, the media and the public as one of the most reliable, unbiased sources of legal referrals today.

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West Chester, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/16/2019 -- Unruh Turner Burke & Frees (UTBF) is pleased to announce that three of our partners are listed among 2020's The Best Lawyers in America. This year's honorees include David M. Frees, III for Trusts and Estates Law in Phoenixville, PA, as well as Andrew D.H. Rau and Ross A. Unruh for Land Use and Zoning Law in West Chester, PA.

UTBF is grateful that our attorneys were again selected among this year's elite group. Rau notes: "2020 is particularly important to us, as our firm remains collectively and steadfastly committed to staying at the forefront of the legal profession, with a focus on efficiency of practice and extraordinary client service." Frees further commented: "To be highlighted among such a prestigious group of attorneys just affirms our unwavering focus on excellence and depth of practice across multiple legal disciplines."

Best Lawyers is considered among the premier resources for finding legal talent in the United States and abroad. The 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America highlights the top 5% of attorneys practicing in the U.S. as organized by state, city and practice area. This year's 2020 Edition includes more than 145 practice areas.

About UTBF
UTBF (http://www.utbf.com) is a Pennsylvania law firm with 20 attorneys and offices in West Chester, Phoenixville and Paoli. The firm is dedicated to providing clients with the extraordinary representation and service that they require to succeed in today's sophisticated and competitive regulatory and business environment and in their personal lives. UTBF's clients range from individuals and entrepreneurs to major corporations, and include governmental entities, financial institutions and non-profit organizations. The firm advises on business and tax law; commercial and real estate transactions; business and creditors' rights litigation; wealth preservation, estate and trust planning and administration; labor and employment law; municipal and school law; and zoning and land use.

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West Chester, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/12/2019 -- Denise Werkley, partner at Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, was recently named as the #1 Banking & Finance attorney in the region by Main Line Today magazine. Over the course of Denise's career, she has successfully negotiated, documented and closed hundreds of millions of dollars of complex transactions. As head of the firm's Banking and Finance practice, Denise advises national, regional and local financial institutions and investors regarding commercial financing and loan transactions, as well as provides legal counsel regarding disputed loans, loan sales, forbearances and collateral issues. Denise was thrilled to receive the 2019 #1 honor and commented, "After two decades of practice, I feel so grateful to have been ranked among the 'top lawyers' in the region." She continued, "This particular ranking only makes me want to work harder to serve my clients and continue to negotiate and close their most important transactions.

About UTBF
UTBF (http://www.utbf.com) is a Pennsylvania law firm with 20 attorneys and offices in West Chester, Phoenixville and Paoli. The firm is dedicated to providing clients with the extraordinary representation and service that they require to succeed in today's sophisticated and competitive regulatory and business environment and in their personal lives. UTBF's clients range from individuals and entrepreneurs to major corporations, and include governmental entities, financial institutions and non-profit organizations. The firm advises on business and tax law; commercial and real estate transactions; business and creditors' rights litigation; wealth preservation, estate and trust planning and administration; labor and employment law; municipal and school law; and zoning and land use.

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West Chester, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/08/2019 -- William J. Burke, III was reinstalled as Solicitor to the Home Builders Association ("HBA") of Chester and Delaware Counties on January 23, 2019. The HBA's Installation of Officers and Directors dinner was held at McKenzie's Brew Pub in Malvern. Mr. Burke is a founding member of Unruh Turner Burke & Frees and has been practicing in Chester County in the areas of real estate, corporate and business acquisitions, and general business for over 30 years.

About UTBF
UTBF (http://www.utbf.com) is a Pennsylvania law firm with 18 attorneys and offices in West Chester, Phoenixville and Paoli. The firm is dedicated to providing clients with the extraordinary representation and service that they require to succeed in today's sophisticated and competitive regulatory and business environment and in their personal lives. UTBF's clients range from individuals and entrepreneurs to major corporations, and include governmental entities, financial institutions and non-profit organizations. The firm advises on business and tax law; commercial and real estate transactions; business and creditors' rights litigation; wealth preservation, estate and trust planning and administration; labor and employment law; municipal and school law; and zoning and land use.

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West Chester, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/31/2019 -- Theodore F. Claypoole was re-elected as Treasurer of the Housing Authority of the County of Chester on January 22, 2019. Mr. Claypoole currently serves as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority, which was established in 1963 to meet the housing needs of low and very low income residents of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Mr. Claypoole is a partner in the law firm of Unruh Turner Burke & Frees. His practice focuses on business and real estate law. He represents companies of all sizes in all stages of development ranging from formation, financing, mergers and acquisitions, to corporate governance and day-to-day general business and operational matters.

About UTBF
UTBF (http://www.utbf.com) is a Pennsylvania law firm with 18 attorneys and offices in West Chester, Phoenixville and Paoli. The firm is dedicated to providing clients with the extraordinary representation and service that they require to succeed in today's sophisticated and competitive regulatory and business environment and in their personal lives. UTBF's clients range from individuals and entrepreneurs to major corporations, and include governmental entities, financial institutions and non-profit organizations. The firm advises on business and tax law; commercial and real estate transactions; business and creditors' rights litigation; wealth preservation, estate and trust planning and administration; labor and employment law; municipal and school law; and zoning and land use.

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West Chester, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/24/2019 -- John Fiorillo, a partner at Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, has been elected to serve as Vice President of the Chester County Bar Association effective January 1, 2019. John was a member of the Board of Directors for the Chester County Bar Association from 2012 through 2014 and again from 2016 to the present. John served as Secretary in 2017 and as Treasurer in in 2018. John also currently serves as a zone 9 delegate to the Pennsylvania Bar Association House of Delegates.

At Unruh Turner Burke &Frees, John is the co-chair of the Litigation Department and chair of the Creditor's Rights Department. John concentrates his practice in commercial litigation and in particular, creditor's rights representing financial institutions, commercial landlords and businesses in various types of disputes. John also has a significant practice in real estate tax assessment law.

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