NEWARK, N.J. – Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Natale has joined the firm as a Partner in its Litigation and Construction Law Practice Groups.

Mr. Natale’s practice focuses on resolving disputes arising from the ownership, development, leasing, construction, and operation of commercial real estate. He represents developers, property owners, investors, contractors, and construction professionals in matters involving partnership and joint venture disputes, commercial lease disputes, land and property-related claims, construction contract disputes, and other complex real estate and construction litigation.

“Joe’s arrival reflects our continued investment in growing our litigation and construction capabilities,” said Chris Murphy, Co-Founding Partner of MSW. “His experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate and construction disputes, coupled with his leadership within the New Jersey legal community, makes him an outstanding addition to our firm. We are excited to welcome him to MSW.”

Mr. Natale handles all phases of litigation in state and federal courts, including pre-trial proceedings, trials, chancery matters, appeals, private arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. In addition to representing clients in litigation and dispute resolution matters, he advises clients on risk management and assists in the preparation and negotiation of construction-related agreements.

“I am excited to join MSW and contribute to the firm’s continued growth,” said Mr. Natale. “MSW has developed an exceptional reputation for providing sophisticated counsel and practical solutions to developers, property owners, and business clients. I look forward to working with my new colleagues and serving our clients’ legal needs.”

An active leader within New Jersey’s legal community, Mr. Natale currently serves as Treasurer of the Young Lawyers Division of the New Jersey State Bar Association and is Co-Chair of its Membership Committee. He is also a member of the NJSBA’s Membership Committee, Equity Jurisprudence Special Committee, and Business and Commercial Litigation Special Committee. In addition, he serves as a Trustee of the Morris County Bar Foundation and as Co-Chair of the Morris County Bar Association’s Construction Law Committee.

Mr. Natale has been recognized for his professional accomplishments by numerous organizations. He was named the Morris County Bar Association’s Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year in 2024 and received NJBIZ’s Leaders in Law Rising Star Award and the New Jersey Law Journal’s New Leaders of the Bar recognition in 2025. He has also been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law and in Super Lawyers New Jersey Rising Stars for Business Litigation.

Mr. Natale earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and his B.A. in Political Science from Tufts University. Prior to entering private practice, he served as Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Owen C. McCarthy, J.S.C., in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage, Law Division, Civil Part. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York.