Business Details
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Legal Partner
Murphy Schiller & Wilkes (MSW) is a nationally recognized boutique law firm dedicated exclusively to serving the commercial real estate and construction industries. With offices in Newark and New York City, our team of attorneys brings decades of combined experience in navigating the complexities of real estate development, transactions, and litigation. We specialize in delivering sophisticated, practical solutions tailored to each client's unique objectives, representing developers, investors, lenders, and contractors across a broad range of matters. Our attorneys possess deep industry knowledge, enabling us to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and drive successful outcomes at every project stage.Built on a foundation of comprehensive service and strategic insight, we guide clients through planning, zoning approvals, tax incentives, and high-stakes litigation. Our team's expertise spans both private and public sector perspectives, ensuring clients benefit from diverse insights. We prioritize personalized strategies, efficiency, and practical problem-solving to keep client goals central to every engagement. Whether handling complex acquisitions, distressed real estate, or environmental compliance, MSW combines legal excellence with industry-specific expertise to deliver exceptional results.
Services
Acquisitions and Sales
Banking and Commercial Finance
Commercial Leasing
Construction Law
Land Use and Zoning
Environmental Compliance
Litigation
Tax Credits and Incentives
Highlights and features
- Exclusively focused on commercial real estate and construction law
- Attorneys with experience from top law firms and governmental roles
- Nationally recognized expertise in complex transactions and litigation
- Strategic counsel for land use, zoning, and tax incentives
- Client-centric approach with personalized, results-driven strategies
Associations and certifications
- Chambers & Partners
- U.S. News & World Report
Services
Acquisitions and Sales
MSW represents clients in complex real estate acquisitions and sales, including office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use properties. We handle structuring, due diligence, financing, and closing while negotiating purchase agreements and addressing land use regulations. Our team coordinates environmental and title reviews to ensure seamless transactions.
Banking and Commercial Finance
We counsel lenders and borrowers on secured and unsecured credit accommodations, including revolving credit facilities, syndicated loans, and tax-exempt transactions. Our attorneys negotiate intercreditor agreements and act as local counsel for major financial institutions in New Jersey and New York.
Commercial Leasing
MSW structures and negotiates leases for landlords and tenants across office, industrial, retail, and healthcare properties. We address green building issues and advise on economic incentives, handling lease programs for large-scale developments and complex sale-leaseback arrangements.
Construction Law
Our attorneys represent all industry stakeholders in construction projects, from contract negotiation to dispute resolution. We handle bid disputes, defect claims, and litigation while providing risk management strategies for commercial, residential, and infrastructural developments.
Land Use and Zoning
MSW assists developers with land use permits, zoning variances, and redevelopment agreements. We perform due diligence for project feasibility and negotiate tax abatements to ensure regulatory compliance and economic viability for complex developments.
People
Kellen Murphy
Partner
Kellen Murphy brings extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, focusing on acquisitions, sales, and development projects. He advises major developers and institutional clients on complex deals nationwide.
Matthew Schiller
Partner
Matthew Schiller specializes in real estate finance and corporate transactions, representing lenders and borrowers in commercial loan facilities. He has negotiated billions in credit accommodations for national and regional clients.
Charles Wilkes
Partner
Charles Wilkes focuses on banking and commercial finance, advising international financial institutions on syndicated loans and intercreditor agreements. He serves as local counsel for major credit facilities in New Jersey.
Anthony Capasso
Partner
Anthony Capasso leads construction law matters, handling litigation and contract disputes for developers and contractors. His expertise spans design defects, delay claims, and catastrophic property damage cases.
Sean Callahan
Partner
Sean Callahan specializes in commercial landlord-tenant law, representing property owners in lease enforcement and eviction proceedings. He provides strategic counsel for dispute resolution in New Jersey courts.
Questions
What areas of law does Murphy Schiller & Wilkes specialize in?
We specialize in commercial real estate and construction law, including acquisitions, leasing, financing, land use, environmental compliance, litigation, and tax incentives.
Which states does MSW operate in?
MSW primarily serves New Jersey and New York, with experience handling matters in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Florida, California, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Washington.
How does MSW handle complex real estate transactions?
Our attorneys provide end-to-end support for acquisitions, sales, and financing, coordinating due diligence, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance to ensure successful outcomes.
Can MSW assist with construction-related legal disputes?
Yes, we represent clients in construction litigation involving design defects, contract disputes, and project delays, combining legal expertise with industry-specific knowledge.
What sets MSW apart from other law firms?
Our exclusive focus on commercial real estate and construction law, combined with decades of industry experience and a client-centric approach, delivers tailored, results-driven solutions.
