NEWARK, NJ, January 14, 2019 — Murphy Partners LLP is pleased to announce that Thomas S. Dolan will be joining the firm as a partner and will lead the firm’s Property Tax Appeal and Litigation practice groups.

Tom has a wealth of experience advising taxpayers and governmental entities on complex real property tax issues and has litigated the value of virtually all property types, including office buildings, retail stores, shopping centers, apartment buildings, industrial facilities, hotels, and unique special purpose properties. He also has extensive experience litigating complex commercial matters in state and federal courts, including class actions, franchise litigation, state tax controversies, commercial contracts, and real estate disputes.

Additionally, Tom has considerable expertise advising non-profit organizations on obtaining and litigating real estate tax exemptions, including arguing before the Supreme Court of New Jersey, where he successfully represented a group of national and local mental health organizations in preserving property tax exemptions for housing for residents with developmental disabilities.

As a valued advisor on Long Term Tax Exemptions and Payment In Lieu of Tax (PILOT) agreements, Tom will represent both redevelopers and municipalities through all aspects of the PILOT approval process, from obtaining the proper redevelopment area designation to negotiating and finalizing the terms of the tax agreement.

Prior to joining the firm, Tom was a commercial litigator at the prominent national law firm Lowenstein Sandler LLP, where he litigated a wide array of complex commercial matters in state and federal courts across the country. Tom later worked at Skoloff & Wolfe, PC, where he represented taxpayers and municipalities in property tax litigation and advice. Tom received his law degree from Rutgers School of Law, and his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Rutgers University.

“We are incredibly excited to have Tom join our growing team. He is a seasoned attorney, with significant experience handling complex real property tax and commercial litigation matters and will prove to be a valuable asset to our existing and future clients. His experience will be instrumental in our continued commitment to providing clients with effective legal solutions,” says Kellen F. Murphy, the firm’s managing partner.

“I am privileged to be joining the talented group of attorneys at Murphy Partners. In a short time, they have distinguished themselves as leaders in the areas of real estate and redevelopment. I am looking forward to contributing to the firm’s continued excellence and its growth in the areas of commercial litigation and real property taxation,” says Thomas S. Dolan.