MSW Adds Attorneys to Land Use, Litigation, and Construction Law Practice Groups

Newark, NJ – June 10, 2024 – Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is pleased to announce the addition of new attorneys to its growing practice.

Thomas S. 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 M. 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 J. Murphy, a founding partner of the firm.

MSW Recognized by Chambers USA as a Top Real Estate Law Firm

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 USA 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, please visit Chambers and Partners at chambers.com