WEST CHESTER, PA - November 10, 2025 - Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is pleased to announce that attorney Robert C. Jefferson, IV has joined the firm. Rob’s practice is concentrated on municipal and governmental law, land use, land development, and zoning.
“Rob’s dedication to client service and his thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach make him an outstanding addition to our Land Use and Municipal team. His knowledge of municipal law and commitment to the community will benefit our clients and strengthen our practice. We are delighted to welcome him to the firm,” said Andrew D.H. Rau, partner and member of the firm’s Executive Committee.
Rob previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Chester County, where he gained extensive courtroom experience and developed a strategic approach to complex legal matters. He now represents municipalities, developers, and property owners before zoning boards, planning commissions, and other municipal authorities.
Clients appreciate Rob’s practical insight, thorough preparation, and clear communication, especially in matters involving local governance, land use regulation and development approvals. His ability to anticipate challenges and present well-reasoned arguments reflects the same precision and professionalism that defined his years in public service.
Beyond his legal practice, Rob remains deeply involved in community service and education. He has mentored students in the West Chester Area School District, served on the Board of Trustees for People’s Light Theatre, and previously supervised the Certified Legal Internship Program at the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. Rob has also contributed to organizations such as the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls and the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County.
Rob has been recognized for his professional excellence by Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, and several regional publications. In 2021, he was appointed to the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s House of Delegates.
Rob earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law[RJ2] and his Bachelor of Arts in Finance, cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and is a member of the Chester County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. A resident of Exton, Rob continues to dedicate time to community engagement and public education.
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Unruh Turner Burke & Frees has 23 attorneys and offices in West Chester and Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The firm is dedicated to providing clients with the high-quality representation and service that they require to succeed in today's sophisticated and competitive regulatory and business environment and in their personal lives. Clients range from individuals and entrepreneurs to major corporations, including 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; family law; labor and employment law; municipal and school law; and zoning and land use.
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