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Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is proud to have played a critical role in obtaining land use approvals for this 5-story, 40-unit mixed-use project to be developed in Newark, New Jersey. MSW attorney Lisa Lomelo, Esq. led the land use team, which included Darrell Alvarez of Comito Associates PC, and planner John McDonough. MSW paralegals Stephanie McLeish and Jahynis Cabral also played an important role in the process. #realestate #development #multifamily #mixeduse #affordablehousing #landuse #zoning #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Congratulations to Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) clients Hanini Group and Shift Capital on securing a $74,000,000 tax credit under the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)'s Aspire Tax Credit Program in connection with the development of The Metropolitan, a 23-story mixed-use building consisting of 207 apartment units and 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. This incredible project is located in Downtown Newark, within walking distance of Newark Penn Station and the Newark Light Rail. MSW partner Chris Murphy represented the joint venture as tax credit counsel in connection with the Aspire application and award. #realestate #development #redevelopment #urbandevelopment #multifamily #construction #downtown #newark #nj #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is proud to have represented Tangerine Tree Dispensary in securing land use approvals to operate a Class V Retail Cannabis dispensary in the Borough of Victory Gardens. The MSW team had previously assisted Tangerine Tree with obtaining a resolution of support for the Mayor and Council. MSW partner Matthew Gilson acted as lead attorney in connection with this project. As a micro cannabis license holder and woman-owned small business, Tangerine Tree has a robust community involvement plan and looks forward to being an active member of the community. #realestate #development #cannabis #dispensary #nj #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is pleased to welcome paralegals Maryann Bennett, Cynthia Rivera, and Jahynis Cabral to our growing team! Maryann and Cynthia support the firm's Litigation and Construction Law practice groups, while Jahynis supports the firm's Land Use, Zoning, and Redevelopment practice group. #realestate #development #lawfirm #paralegals #litigation #constructionlaw #landuse #zoning #redevelopment #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is pleased to welcome Thomas Garlick and Robert Lyons to our growing team! Thomas Garlick has joined the firm as Counsel and will focus his practice in the area of real estate development. He will represent clients throughout New Jersey with land use, zoning, and redevelopment projects. He will also advise clients in connection with obtaining property tax exemptions, including Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) agreements, and tax credits under the NJEDA’s Aspire Tax Credit Program. Prior to joining MSW, Tom worked at one of New Jersey’s top full-service law firms. He received his law degree from St. John’s University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Muhlenberg College. Robert Lyons has joined the firm as an Associate in the firm’s Construction Law and Litigation practice groups. In this role, Robert will represent developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, architects, engineers, and surveyors across a wide array of matters in the commercial real estate and construction industries. These matters include contract disputes, delay claims, defective construction claims, design negligence, and shareholder disputes in both state and federal courts. Prior to joining MSW, Robert worked at a national litigation firm in New York City. He received his law degree from Fordham University School of Law, and his undergraduate degree from Providence College. “We are incredibly excited to have Tom and Robert join our growing team. They both bring significant experience to their respective practice groups, and fully understand our commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our diverse array of clients,” says Chris Murphy, a founding partner of the firm. #realestate #development #landuse #zoning #taxcredits #PILOTs #incentives #litigation #constructionlaw #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is proud to have represented Iron Ore Properties in connection with the purchase of this 101,000-square-foot office building in West Orange. MSW partner Matthew J. Schiller and associate Holly Burke Esq. led the transactional team on behalf of the purchaser. Congratulations to everyone involved, including MSW client Josh Mann of Iron Ore Properties, Barbara Gross of Sheldon Gross Realty, Inc., Brad Domenico and Jack Subers of Progress Capital Advisors. #realestate #development #officeproperties #crefinancing #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is proud to announce that the firm has been selected as a top real estate law firm in the Chambers and Partners 2024 rankings. Chambers USA ranks the top 3% of lawyers and law firms across the United States. A ranking in Chambers shows that a firm has stood out in the most rigorous, independent and in-depth research process of any legal directory on the market, and has emerged as one of the best in the field. In addition to the firm receiving recognition, firm partner Matthew J. Schiller was ranked as a top attorney in the area of real estate, while counsel Susan C. Karp was ranked in the area of environmental law. For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/enzuCriw #realestate #development #crefinance #litigation #construction #landuse #zoning #chambers #lawfirm #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) was proud to sponsor the Columbia Bank New Jersey Golf Classic earlier this week at Hackensack Golf Club. The MSW sponsored team took first place at the event with a score of -13! MSW partner Chris Murphy was joined by Kate Granahan of CBRE, Eric Gormeley of Deugen Development, and Brian Anderson of PROGRESS CAPITAL / Progress Realty Partners. #realestate #development #crefinance #banking #lending #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) successfully helped our client, Sweetspot Farms, obtain a Resolution of Support from the Borough of River Edge in connection with the operation of a Class V Cannabis Retail facility. After a competitive application process, the Council voted to support the project for the only retail license in the Borough. MSW partner Matthew Gilson led the project team, which included John J. Dunlea, P.E. and Brian Intindola from the Neglia Group. Sweetspot will now proceed to the Planning Board for its land use approvals, with the hopes of being operational by the end of 2024. Our team looks forward to this next step in the process. #realestate #development #cannabis #crecannabis #crefinancing #landuse #zoning #planning #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional