Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees
About Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees
Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees is a leading law firm with 16 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 10 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2018. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Criminal Defense: General Practice, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, and Real Estate Law.
Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees has 17 rankings in Appellate Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Education Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Municipal Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Real Estate Law, and Trusts and Estates, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 10 practice areas.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees' skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
- West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Recognized Lawyers at Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees
Robert C. Jefferson, IV is a senior associate attorney at Gawthrop Greenwood, PC who focuses his practice on municipal government law, as well as land use, land development and zoning. A former Assistant District Attorney, Jefferson spent six years at the Chester County D.A.’s Office prosecuting 19 jury trials and more than 20 bench trials for criminal cases ranging from felonies to misdemeanors. His career in public service, along with experience navigating the adversarial court system...
Jeremy Grivensky thrives on digging into the details. Time and time again, this gives clients the advantage with powers of analysis and case law findings that the opponent has overlooked. An associate attorney who primarily practices in Gawthrop Greenwood’s Litigation Department, Jeremy joined the firm in 2022 after graduating magna cum laude from Temple University Beasley School of Law, where he was a Beasley Scholar and an award-winning editor of the Temple Law Review . His extensive ...
Lauren A. Nehra is a dedicated litigation attorney who takes great pride in providing superior client service as she practices in matters including contract disputes, landlord/tenant cases, personal injury and Orphans’ Court matters (guardianships, will contests). A recent client describes Lauren as a lawyer who “exceeded our expectations and has gone out of her way to help us.” Licensed to practice in both Pennsylvania and Delaware, Lauren prioritizes listening to her clien...
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