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Joseph Murray is a skilled lawyer in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, specializing in land use practice and representing clients in various legal matters. Joseph Murray, a lawyer based in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, focuses on land use practice, providing representation to applicants before planning boards, boards of adjustment, municipal sewerage authorities, boards of health, and county planning boards. His expertise covers a wide range of issues, including site plans, subdivisions, use and bulk variances, zoning ordinance interpretations, appeals from denials, and defenses of appeals from grants of approvals. With years of experience, Mr. Murray has successfully handled litigation cases, some of which have resulted in reported judicial decisions. One notable case is Pheasant Bridge v. Township of Warren, which invalidated large lot zoning. Additionally, Mr. Murray has represented landowners in challenging exclusionary zoning regulations under the Mt. Laurel doctrine, with successful outcomes in cases involving various municipalities. He has also undertaken New Jersey tort claim litigation against municipalities such as the Borough of Watchung and the Township of Berkeley Heights. In addition to his land use practice, Mr. Murray has been involved in various legal matters, including prerogative writ suits, probate litigation, contract negotiation, shareholder or partnership disputes, real estate transactions, estate planning, and estate administration. He joined Schiller & Pittenger in 2005, bringing his wealth of experience to the firm. Prior to that, he ran his own general practice firm for over twenty years and served as a law clerk for the Union County Assignment Judge. Mr. Murray\s dedication to his clients and his expertise in the legal field have earned him an AV rating among New Jersey lawyers.

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