By Joshua Burd
Murphy Partners LLP has expanded its team of attorneys with the hiring of a new partner in its commercial real estate group.
The Newark-based firm on Tuesday announced the addition of John P. McDonough, an experienced transactional real estate attorney. As a partner in the firm, his practice will focus on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including office and retail leasing, acquisitions, dispositions and real estate finance, including restructuring and workouts.
He will also advise clients in connection with business transactions, construction law and other commercial matters, Murphy Partners said.
“We are incredibly excited to have John join our growing team,” said Kellen F. Murphy, the firm’s managing partner. “He is a seasoned attorney, with experience handling complex commercial real estate transactions in both New Jersey and New York. His experience will be instrumental in our continued commitment to providing clients with effective legal solutions.”
Prior to joining Murphy Partners, McDonough spent nearly a decade with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, where he represented the agency in real estate, construction and development matters, according to a news release. He also served as bond counsel for the bi-state agency and worked extensively on the development of the World Trade Center and Transportation Hub.
Following his time at the Port Authority, McDonough served as assistant corporation counsel for the city of Jersey City, where he regularly advised the city on commercial real estate and development matters.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the dynamic team at Murphy Partners and look forward to contributing to the firm’s future growth and success as a leader in the New Jersey and New York real estate legal market,” McDonough said.
