August 25, 2026

MSW Attorneys recognized as 2027 Best Lawyers / Ones to Watch in America

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is proud to announce that six of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America®️ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®️ in America.

Susan C. Karp, Matthew J. Schiller and Charles J. Wilkes have once again been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, while Matthew E. Gilson, Benjamin Lindeman and Paige Guarino have been named among Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

  • Susan C. Karp, Counsel – Recognized for her work in Environmental Law, advising clients on environmental compliance, regulatory matters, land development and remediation.
  • Matthew J. Schiller, Partner – Recognized for his work in Real Estate Law, representing clients in complex transactions, financings and development projects.
  • Charles J. Wilkes, Partner – Recognized for his work in Real Estate Law, with a focus on sophisticated real estate, land use and redevelopment matters.
  • Matthew E. Gilson, Partner – Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for his professional excellence and contributions to the legal profession.
  • Benjamin Lindeman – Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America in recognition of his professional achievement and growing contributions to the firm and its clients.
  • Paige Guarino – Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America in recognition of her professional excellence and commitment to client service.

First published in 1983, The Best Lawyers in America is one of the legal profession’s most respected peer-review publications. Its recognitions are based on evaluations by attorneys of their peers. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America uses the same peer-review methodology to recognize outstanding attorneys earlier in their careers.

“We are proud to see Susan, Matt, Charles, Matthew, Benjamin and Paige recognized by their peers,” said the partners of Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP. “These honors reflect the talent, dedication and commitment to client service that define MSW.”

MSW congratulates all six attorneys on this well-deserved recognition and thanks the firm’s clients and colleagues for their continued trust.
For more information, visit BestLawyers.com.

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is a boutique law firm servicing the commercial real estate and construction industries. Headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, the firm represents a wide range of clients, including institutional, publicly traded real estate companies, international and regional lenders, national contractors and subcontractors, and family offices. The firm has been ranked as a top law firm by both Chambers & Partners and U.S. News & World Report.