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On Monday February 24th, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held its monthly Board meeting in Trenton, NJ. At this meeting, the NJEDA approved several new initiatives including the acceptance of funding from the New Jersey Department of Treasury for the purchase of New Jersey Transit properties. Through this $100M initiative, the NJEDA will identify underutilized NJT properties and then work to acquire, prepare, market and sell or lease them.? ? The NJEDA also approved a Memorandum of Agreement between the NJEDA, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and New Jersey Transit (NJT) to collaborate on the New Jersey Greenway Project. The New Jersey Greenway is a planned 9-mile linear park that will run from Montclair to Jersey City. This Agreement covers Phase I, a .8-mile stretch of the Greenway located in Newark, NJ.? ? Grants were also awarded through the Urban Investment Fund Grant Program for projects in Paterson, Trenton, Newark, Passaic and New Brunswick. The program aims to support the revitalization of commercial corridors through rehabilitations, building re-use studies, and public space projects.? ? The full MSW blog post can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eAP5jYYY For more information, please contact: ? Brendan Pytka Director of Tax Credits & Incentives Phone:?(862) 418-3702 Email:?[email protected] ? Chris Murphy, Partner Chair, Tax Credits & Incentives Phone:?(973) 705-7421 Email:?[email protected] #realestate #development #taxcredits #incentives #njeda #aspire #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is proud to have helped our client secure land use approvals last night before the Newark Zoning Board of Adjustment in connection with the construction of a 5-story multifamily building in the City's West Ward. MSW attorney Lisa Lomelo, Esq. led the project team, which included architect Jorge Fernandes and planner John McDonough. MSW paralegals Stephanie McLeish and Jahynis Cabral played an important role in the process. #realestate #development #landuse #zoning #multifamily #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) attorney Roosevelt J. Donat was a distinguished speaker at The Festival of the Diaspora in Medellín, Colombia, a premier global gathering that unites leaders, business executives, government officials, and changemakers to drive cultural exchange, entrepreneurship, and broad social impact. Celebrating the power of the global diaspora, the festival shapes the future through media , politics, business, philanthropy, and technology. As a featured speaker on a panel titled “New Solutions to Old Problems: Affordable Housing,” Roosevelt delivered insightful thought leadership on the intersection of government expertise, private development, and capital, outlining actionable strategies that align profitability with social good. His insights reinforced the power of public-private collaboration in addressing the global housing crisis, proving that doing well and doing good are not mutually exclusive. Roosevelt delivered his remarks alongside notable figures in U.S. real estate. His fellow panelists included: Anitra Androh, a Partner at Polsinelli (Am Law 100, Ranked #60), who brings extensive expertise in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development, and leasing. She has negotiated high-stakes development agreements, construction contracts, property management agreements, and complex real estate structuring, handling several billion dollars in transactions over her career. Eddy Benoit Jr., whose firm is a major force in real estate development, with $1 billion in active development and $3 billion in project experience. His company manages 5,000 units across 10 states and has successfully developed 4 million square feet of property. Their portfolio includes 28 multifamily projects, 6 mixed-use communities, and a robust network of 24 public-private (P3) partners, driving sustainable growth in the built environment. For more information about the festival, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eRmbJrcp #realestate #development #affordablehousing #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) attorneys Kellen Murphy and Joseph Vigliotti hosted firm clients Jason Trembicki and Bruce Elia for dinner last night in the Ironbound. While the pace at which deals are negotiated and closed can be frantic, the relationships that are built can last a lifetime. #realestate #development #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

!! LITIGATION ALERT !! Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) Construction and Litigation Head Anthony Capasso Argues and Obtains Dismissal of Claims Against Client Engineer in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The case involved a developer’s failure to obtain approvals for the development of properties and claim that the rejection of approvals violated Equal Protection or Substantive Due Process Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Specifically, the developer believed it was unfairly treated, and that defendants’ rejection of development plans were driven by racial animus and with a goal of keeping minorities from living in the township. The developer alleged that the engineering firm hired on behalf of the township played a pivotal role in the township’s scheme to stop the developer from proceeding with its development plan. MSW moved to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6) based on the developer’s inability to set forth allegations of specific and consistent acts of racial discrimination by the engineering firm. MSW Construction and Litigation head Anthony Capasso crafted and delivered a multi-faceted argument centering on the developer’s lack of standing, the claims being barred by the two-year statute of limitations under 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2), and the claims being subject to qualified immunity. In its holding, the Court agreed with these arguments and held that the engineering firm’s acts on behalf of the municipality did not constitute discriminatory conduct but only prevented the developer from completing its project, as it would with any other similarly situated developer. Additionally, the Court held that the alleged discriminatory acts, even if true, were outside the statute of limitations and time barred. The full article can be found here: https://lnkd.in/erCb_cbj #realestate #development #construction #litigation #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is proud to have played a critical role in helping our client secure Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval for a mixed-use multifamily development in Newark's Central Ward. MSW counsel Thomas Garlick led the project team, which included Jennifer Palmero and Eduardo Veras of Palermo Edwards Architecture and Adnan Khan of AWZ Engineering. MSW attorney Tiana Russo and paralegals Stephanie McLeish and Jahynis Cabral played an important role in the application process. #realestate #development #mixeduse #multifamily #landuse #zoning #newark #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is proud to have represented CannaHouse, LLC in obtaining a Resolution of Support from the Borough of East Rutherford in connection with the establishment of a Class II Cannabis Manufacturing facility. The project team was led by MSW partner Matthew Gilson. This is an important step in the process, and signifies that the applicant has met all the requirements of the local ordinance to obtain its final approval. The resolution conditions any final approval on obtaining all applicable zoning and state approvals. In New Jersey, cannabis manufacturers prepare, compound, mix, or convert usable cannabis to produce, make, or otherwise create a cannabis product such as edibles. MSW looks forward to continuing to assist our client in obtaining all necessary approvals to open this facility. #realestate #development #cannabis #landuse #zoning #nj #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

On March 11th, Christopher A. Watson, Director of Planning and Development Services at Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) will present a lecture titled "People, Policy, Planning, Place and Product -- Lessons from a City Planner" at the Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy in New Brunswick, NJ. For more information on, click here: https://lnkd.in/escqXxWX #realestate #development #redevelopment #planning #zoning #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is excited to welcome Elias Arroyo and Jesse Tolentino to our growing team! Elias Arroyo?has joined the firm as Counsel in the Construction Law and Litigation practice groups, where he will represent developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, architects, engineers, and surveyors across a wide array of matters in the real estate development and construction industries. Prior to joining MSW, Elias was a senior litigator at a New Jersey based law firm. Prior to entering private practice, Elias was a law clerk to the Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C. at the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County. Elias received his law degree,?cum laude, from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, where he was the Managing Editor of the Touro Law Review, and his undergraduate degree,?magna cum laude, from Berkeley College. Jesse Tolentino?has joined the firm as an Associate in the Construction Law and Litigation practice groups. In this role, he will advise clients in cases related to contract disputes, delay claims, defective construction claims, design negligence, and shareholder disputes in state and federal courts. Prior to joining MSW, Jesse worked at a national litigation firm in New York City. Jesse received his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law, and his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Elias and Jesse to our growing team. Both have considerable experience and will have an immediate impact on our ability to continue to service clients at the highest level,” says Anthony Capasso, co-chair of the firm’s Litigation and Construction Law practice groups. #realestate #development #construction #litigation #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

!! ONE WEEK AWAY !! Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) partner Chris Murphy will be a panelist at the Bisnow New Jersey Industrial & Logistics Conference on Tuesday, February 25th at the Bridge Point South Plainfield II facility in South Plainfield, New Jersey. The panel, titled "Site Selection, Identifying Development Viability & Navigating the Entitlement Process" will feature top industry experts, including Jeff Milanaik of Bridge Industrial, Chris Erb of Russo Development, Tim Aguilar of Link Logistics, David Fleming, P.E. of Marathon Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc., and Jennifer Porter of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC. For more information, please click here: https://lnkd.in/ewVyGiG4 #realestate #development #industrialrealestate #logistics #landuse #zoning #crefinance #leasing #acquisitions #taxcredits #incentives #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional