Thomas Garlick has been promoted to partner at Murphy Schiller & Wilkes, the Newark-based commercial real estate and construction law firm announced.
The firm also announced that Garlick will serve as vice chair of the Land Use, Zoning & Redevelopment Practice and Chair of the Commercial Landlord‑Tenant Practice.
Founding partner and Land Use, Zoning and Redevelopment practice chair Chris
Murphy said the promotions reflect Garlick’s integral role in the continued growth of
MSW’s statewide real estate platform.
“Tom’s elevation to partner is a testament to his exceptional legal skill, steady
leadership, and unwavering commitment to our clients,” Murphy said.
“He has become a trusted advisor to developers, property owners, and institutional
investors across New Jersey, and his ability to navigate complex land use and zoning
matters has made him indispensable to our team.”
In his land use practice, Garlick has earned a reputation for being the steady hand
behind many of New Jersey’s most challenging development projects, guiding clients
from early planning through final approvals with insight and precision.
He represents developers, property owners, and institutional investors in all aspects of
land use, zoning, and redevelopment, and regularly appears before planning boards,
zoning boards, and governmental agencies throughout the state on matters involving
residential and multifamily projects, commercial and mixed‑use developments,
industrial warehouse developments, and large‑scale redevelopment initiatives.
As vice chair, he will oversee workflow and matter management for MSW’s statewide
land use practice, ensuring that projects move efficiently and strategically from intake
through approval.
As chair of MSW’s Commercial Landlord‑Tenant Practice, Garlick will leadsa team that
provides strategic counsel and aggressive advocacy to commercial landlords, property
owners, and property managers throughout New Jersey.
Before entering private practice, Garlick served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable
Joseph R. Rosa, Jr., J.S.C., at the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen Vicinage. He
earned his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law and his Bachelor of
Arts degree, cum laude, from Muhlenberg College.
“Tom embodies the values, work ethic, and client‑first mindset that define MSW,”
Founding Partner Matthew Schiller said. “We are proud to welcome him to the
partnership and look forward to his continued leadership as we expand our footprint
across New Jersey and beyond.”
