WEST CHESTER, PA — Unruh Turner Burke & Frees announced that attorney Robert C. Jefferson IV has joined the firm, adding a seasoned litigator with deep municipal, land use, and zoning experience to its expanding legal team.
Jefferson, a former Chester County Assistant District Attorney, brings a blend of courtroom-tested strategy and practical municipal insight to his new role. His practice will focus on governmental law, land development, and regulatory matters affecting municipalities, developers, and property owners.
“Rob’s dedication to client service and his thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach make him an outstanding addition to our Land Use and Municipal team,” said Andrew D.H. Rau, partner and member of the firm’s Executive Committee. “His knowledge of municipal law and commitment to the community will benefit our clients and strengthen our practice.”
During his tenure as an Assistant District Attorney, Jefferson honed his ability to manage complex legal challenges and deliver clear, persuasive arguments — skills he now uses before zoning hearing boards, planning commissions, and municipal authorities. Clients describe him as meticulous in preparation and grounded in a practical understanding of how local governments operate.
Outside the courtroom, Jefferson is widely known for his community involvement. He has mentored students in the West Chester Area School District, served on the Board of Trustees at People’s Light Theatre, and supervised the Certified Legal Internship Program at the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. His volunteer work also includes contributions to the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls and the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County.
Jefferson has earned recognition from Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, and multiple regional publications. He was appointed to the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s House of Delegates in 2021.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, he holds a bachelor’s degree in finance, cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and is an active member of both the Chester County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. He resides in Exton.
Unruh Turner Burke & Frees employs 23 attorneys across offices in West Chester and Phoenixville, offering representation in business and tax law, real estate, wealth preservation, family law, employment matters, and municipal and school law, as well as zoning and land use. The firm serves clients ranging from individuals to major corporations, governmental entities, and nonprofit organizations.
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