Newark, NJ – November 17, 2025 – Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW), a leading boutique law firm specializing in commercial real estate and construction law, is pleased to announce that Benjamin L. Lindeman has joined the firm as Counsel. Ben will practice in the firm’s Land Use, Zoning & Redevelopment and Commercial Landlord-Tenant groups, further strengthening MSW’s multidisciplinary platform serving developers, property owners, investors, and lenders across New Jersey and beyond.

With nearly a decade of experience navigating complex regulatory and transactional matters, Ben represents clients in land use and zoning applications, redevelopment projects, and real estate transactions involving both residential and commercial properties. He also brings significant experience advising and litigating on behalf of public entities, including municipalities, zoning boards, planning boards, and utility authorities.

In MSW’s Commercial Landlord-Tenant practice, Ben provides strategic counsel to landlords, property owners, and managers throughout New Jersey. His work includes lease enforcement actions, commercial evictions, lease disputes, property damage claims, and breach of contract cases. Drawing on his litigation background, Ben delivers practical, results-oriented solutions, whether through negotiation, settlement, or assertive litigation in state and federal courts. He also advises on lease drafting and risk mitigation strategies to help clients safeguard long-term financial goals.

“Ben’s deep knowledge of redevelopment law and his dual experience representing both private and public sector clients make him a tremendous asset to our firm and our clients,” said Chris J. Murphy, a founding partner of the firm. “His addition reflects MSW’s continued commitment to hiring the best and brightest attorneys.”

Prior to joining MSW, Ben practiced at several New Jersey law firms, where he developed a broad background in redevelopment law, municipal counseling, and property-related litigation. He also served as Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Mark P. Ciarrocca, J.S.C., in the Superior Court of New Jersey.

Ben is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and is active in the Morris County Bar Association, where he serves as Co-Chair of the Municipal Law Committee and as a Trustee of both the Association and its Foundation. He has also served his community as a member of the Long Hill Township Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Long Hill Township Recreation Committee.

A lifelong New Jerseyan, Ben earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, his M.A. in Education from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and his B.A. in History and Political Science from Rutgers University. He lives in Basking Ridge with his wife, Alyssa, and their two sons, Miles and Caleb.