Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP is a boutique law firm focused on commercial real estate and construction matters from offices in Newark and New York City. The firm represents developers, investors, lenders, contractors, and other industry participants through project planning, transactions, approvals, financing, leasing, disputes, and litigation. The firm’s work supports clients from concept through completion with practical guidance, focused strategy, and industry knowledge across complex development and property concerns.

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP handles acquisitions and sales, banking and commercial finance, commercial landlord-tenant law, commercial leasing, construction law, corporate matters, distressed real estate, environmental issues, land use, zoning, redevelopment, litigation, liquor license matters, planning and development services, real estate finance, and tax credits and incentives. The firm uses this focused platform to address each project phase with efficient counsel and practical problem-solving for business objectives and legal risks.

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP assists clients with planning, zoning, and development approvals, along with real estate and economic development incentives. The firm works on tax credits, abatements, exemptions, and other non-dilutive financing tools for complex projects. The firm also manages commercial transactions, banking matters, financing arrangements, and high-stakes litigation related to property, construction, contracts, leasing, ownership, development rights, lender concerns, and project disputes when conflicts threaten progress or directly impact client value.

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP draws on experience from national and regional firms, as well as public-sector legal and governmental backgrounds. That perspective helps the firm anticipate regulatory, transactional, financial, and litigation challenges before they disrupt client goals. The firm emphasizes individualized strategy, creative solutions, clear planning, and efficient execution for developers, lenders, investors, contractors, and property professionals seeking focused real estate and construction counsel that protects long-term project value.