Theodore F. "Theo" Claypoole
About Theodore F. Claypoole
Theodore F. Claypoole is a lawyer based in West Chester, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Theodore F. Claypoole is recognized in the following practice areas:
- West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees
Education: Villanova University, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: West Chester, PA
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