Newark, N.J. — April 1, 2026 — Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is pleased to announce that, effective April 1, 2026, Robert M. Lyons has been elevated from associate to counsel.

Robert is a member of the firm’s Construction Law and Litigation practice groups, where he represents developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, architects, engineers, and surveyors in a broad range of disputes arising from complex commercial real estate and construction projects. His practice includes representation in matters involving contract disputes, delay and impact claims, defective construction, design negligence, and related shareholder disputes in both state and federal courts.

Prior to joining MSW, Mr. Lyons practiced at a national litigation firm in New York City. He earned his Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law and his undergraduate degrees from Providence College, where he received a B.A. in Economics and a B.S. in Finance, cum laude. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

“Robert’s elevation to counsel reflects his exceptional legal acumen, commitment to our clients, and meaningful contributions to the continued growth of the firm,” said Anthony Capasso, Chair of the firm’s Construction Law and Litigation practice groups. “He has established himself as a trusted adviser to our clients in the construction and real estate industries, and we are proud to recognize his achievements.”

Robert’s promotion underscores MSW’s ongoing commitment to developing talent from within and investing in attorneys who exemplify the firm’s values of excellence, responsiveness, and practical problem-solving.