
Newark, NJ – December 26, 2025 – Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW), a premier boutique law firm specializing in commercial real estate and construction law, is proud to announce that partners Matthew J. Schiller and Charles J. Wilkes have been named to the 2025 ROI-NJ Real Estate Influencers list, an annual recognition celebrating more than 200 professionals shaping New Jersey’s real estate landscape.
This year’s list highlights leaders whose innovation, market influence, and commitment to community advancement are driving the evolution of one of the nation’s most dynamic real estate markets. In addition to Matthew and Charles, MSW’s managing partner Kellen Murphy and partner Chris Murphy were also recognized, underscoring the firm’s broad and growing impact across the industry.
Matthew J. Schiller, co-founder of MSW and chair of the firm’s Commercial Leasing, Distressed Real Estate, and Opportunity Zone practice groups, is widely regarded for his sophisticated counsel on complex leasing matters, distressed asset strategies, and tax-advantaged development opportunities. Matthew’s ability to guide clients through high-stakes transactions and shifting market conditions has positioned him as a trusted advisor to developers, investors, and institutional stakeholders throughout the country.
Charles J. Wilkes, co-founder of MSW and chair of the firm’s Real Estate Finance and Commercial Lending practice groups, is recognized for his deep expertise in structuring and negotiating complex financing arrangements. Charles represents lenders, borrowers, and capital providers in transactions spanning construction financing, permanent loans, mezzanine debt, and portfolio-level restructurings. His practical, solutions-oriented approach has supported some of the region’s most significant real estate development projects.
“Matt and Charlie exemplify the leadership, innovation, and client-focused excellence that define MSW,” said Kellen Murphy, the firm’s managing partner. “Their recognition reflects the strength of our team and the impact our attorneys continue to have on New Jersey’s real estate and construction sectors. We are proud to see their contributions acknowledged among such an accomplished group of industry leaders.”
The inclusion of four MSW partners on the 2025 ROI-NJ Real Estate Influencers list highlights the firm’s continued growth and its expanding role in shaping the future of commercial real estate across the state.
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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.