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designations and other necessary approvals and permits, according to a news release. Prior to joining MSW, she spent time at two prominent New Jersey law firms, while in 2008 she became the first female attorney in the state to become accredited under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program.
Additionally, Lomelo was named in 2018 to the New Leaders of the Bar
list by the New Jersey Law Journal and from 2010 to 2018 to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, MSW
said. She received her bachelor’s in biochemical engineering from Rutgers University and her juris doctorate from Seton Hall University, having served as a law clerk to Superior Court Judge Camille M. Kenny.
Lomelo is admitted to the New Jersey and New York bars and the bar of the U.S. District Court of New Jersey.
Burke, meantime, has joined MSW as an associate and will focus her practice on commercial real estate and financing matters, the news release said. In the new role, she will support the firm’s transactional real estate practices, representing clients in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of real estate assets such as industrial, office, retail, medical and multifamily properties.
In addition, Burke will represent lenders and borrowers in connection with the negotiation of commercial mortgage and construction loans. Prior to joining the firm, she was
a senior paralegal at an AM50 law firm, where she handled a variety
of complex commercial real estate transactions throughout the country.
Burke received her law degree from Rutgers Law School-Newark, where she was the recipient of the Kenneth G. Wolfson Land Use Prize, and obtained her master’s in forensic
psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. In 2006, she
CRE VETERAN JOINS
BERGMAN AS CHIEF
OPERATING OFFICER
Bergman Real Estate Group has hired longtime commercial real estate executive Jeffrey Buchman as its new chief operating officer.
In his role with the Woodbridge-based firm, Buchman will be responsible
and Reckson Associates, according to a news release. Bergman added that, throughout his career, Buchman has focused on and successfully repositioned large portfolios of value- add office and industrial assets across multiple markets.
He holds a bachelor’s in corporate finance and business from American University and received his New Jersey Real Estate License in 1988.
“Bergman Real Estate Group is a recognized industry leader who is
well positioned and has built a strong foundation over multiple generations,” Buchman said. “I look forward
to working with such a talented
and seasoned team and thank the Bergman family for this opportunity to contribute to their continued success.”
MSW ADDS COUNSEL, ASSOCIATE TO REAL ESTATE LAW TEAM
Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP has announced the additions of Lisa Lomelo and Holly Burke to its Newark-based team of commercial real estate attorneys.
In her role as counsel, Lomelo will focus on real estate development matters and
support the
Holly Burke
was awarded
a partial scholarship to the Kislak Real Estate Institute at Monmouth University, where she earned a certificate
Jeffrey Buchman
for asset management of Bergman’s northern and central New Jersey office properties and helping source new value-add investment
in real estate, having received her undergraduate degree from Bloomfield College.
Burke is admitted to practice law in the state of New Jersey and the U.S. District Court of New Jersey.
“We are incredibly excited to have Lisa and Holly join our growing team,” said Kellen F. Murphy, the firm’s managing partner. “Our ability to continue to attract top-level
talent is a testament to our vision of building a first-rate boutique law firm focused solely on commercial real estate and development.”
ZOLTEK NAMES NEW SALES ASSOCIATE Zoltek Commercial Real Estate
opportunities to acquire office, industrial and multifamily assets. He joins the company after serving as COO with the STRO Cos., bringing more than 25 years of experience in financial oversight and investment management, along with local market knowledge.
“Jeffrey is a well-respected industry professional with a broad background in acquiring and managing commercial properties in New Jersey and in repositioning assets to achieve optimal performance,” said Michael Bergman, president of Bergman Real Estate Group. “He will be a significant addition to our team as we continue to grow our portfolio and maximize value for our investors.”
Buchman’s other past positions include executive vice president of asset management with Ivy Realty and a series of senior leasing, asset and property management roles at RREEF/ Deutsche Bank, Mack-Cali Realty Corp.
firm’s statewide land use, zoning and redevelopment practice, assisting clients in seeking municipal
Mario Pereira
Services has hired Mario Pereira as a sales associate with its Fair Lawn- based brokerage team, touting
his more than 20 years of business experience.
land use approvals, redevelopment
Lisa Lomelo
The firm said Pereira has a long history with the retail industry, having worked with brands such as Target, CVS, Walgreens/Duane Reade, ShopRite
and others. In his most recent role as a regional sales manager for a premium water brand, he handled sales and
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