Newark, New Jersey, June 8, 2026 – Murphy Schiller & Wilkes (MSW), a nationally recognized boutique law firm representing the commercial real estate and construction industries, is pleased to announce that Daniel T. Perlman has joined the firm as a partner in its transactional practice.
Dan focuses his practice on commercial real estate and corporate matters, bringing more than twenty-five years of legal and business experience. He represents a diverse client base that includes developers, property owners, investors, institutional banks, private lenders, and domestic and international corporate entities. His practice encompasses all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, condominium formations, and commercial leasing, as well as corporate finance matters such as mortgage, construction, and asset-based lending and borrowing.
“Dan is a tremendous addition to our firm,” said Kellen F. Murphy, Managing Partner of MSW. “His depth of experience in complex real estate and financing transactions, combined with his practical business perspective, aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering strategic, results-oriented counsel to our clients.”
Prior to joining MSW, Dan held a similar position at Sills Cummis & Gross and was a founding member and managing partner of Foley Perlman & Campbell, a full-service law firm with offices in New York and New Jersey. He began his legal career as a judicial law clerk to Edwin H. Stern, then Presiding Judge of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey and subsequently practiced with McDermott Will & Emery and Reed Smith.
In addition to his legal career, Dan has owned, operated, and successfully exited private ventures in the retail and technology sectors, giving him a unique, business-oriented perspective in advising clients.
“I am excited to join Murphy Schiller & Wilkes and collaborate with such a talented and entrepreneurial team,” said Perlman. “The firm’s platform and client-focused approach provide an excellent environment to continue serving clients on sophisticated real estate and corporate transactions.”
Dan earned his Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School (Newark) and a Bachelor of Architecture from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
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.