Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is pleased to announce that Daniel S. LePera has been named a partner, effective January 1, 2025. This well-deserved promotion recognizes Dan’s exceptional legal skills, client-first approach, and significant contributions to the firm.
“Dan’s promotion to partner reflects his professionalism, dedication to his clients, and commitment to the firm’s values,” said William J. Burke, III, founding partner. “We look forward to his continued leadership and success in this new role.”
Since joining Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, Dan has been an integral part of the Real Estate and Business Transactions Practice Groups. He represents clients in various industries, including commercial and residential real estate, industrial and manufacturing, and municipal sectors. His practice focuses on real estate transactions, business formations,
acquisitions, and other general business matters.
Dan is known for being an excellent communicator, a trusted advisor, and a results-driven problem solver. He approaches each matter passionately and professionally, always seeking to deliver tailored legal solutions that align with clients’ goals. His approach, coupled with his ability to identify and address client concerns promptly, has earned him the trust and respect of clients and colleagues.
Dan earned his Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law, where he was involved in the Walter Lucas Public Interest Fellowship Program and the Villanova Civil Justice Clinic. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Pennsylvania State University.
Dan’s professional achievements include ”Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch“ recognition by U.S. News & World Report and being named a “Top Lawyer” by Main Line Today magazine. He has also been named to the Super Lawyers Rising Star list for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Before joining the firm, Dan served as an Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Philadelphia Law Department in the Economic Development and Investments Unit, where he played a key role in high profile real estate and development matters.
About the Firm
Unruh Turner Burke & Frees has 24 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.