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Kenneth D. McPherson III
Senior Associate
Newark, NJ
Senior Associate
Newark, NJ
Ken concentrates his practice in the areas of regulatory affairs, land use entitlements, redevelopment, affordable housing, economic incentives, public-records compliance and related litigation.
Utilizing his previous experience as both a former member of and then counsel to the Township of West Orange Planning Board, he provides unique guidance on applications to local government entities in connection with municipal land use entitlements and property tax exemptions. He regularly represents developers of industrial, commercial, and residential projects throughout the State of New Jersey as part of the land use and redevelopment process.
He also counsels applicants seeking municipal licensure for Cannabis and Alcoholic-Beverage operations, and represents property owners and tenants in ordinance-violation proceedings in Municipal Court.
He also advises clients on due diligence and regulatory compliance in transactional matters, including acquisitions and dispositions of state licensed health care facilities and flood risk disclosure obligations. In addition, he has trial and appeal experience relative to redevelopment, premises liability, and insurance coverage disputes.
Prior to private practice, Ken previously served as Chief of Staff & Legislative Counsel to the Majority Whip of the New Jersey General Assembly. During law school, he served as legislative aide to the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the New Jersey General Assembly.
Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D.
Seton Hall University, B.A.
Included on the Insider NJ 2025 “Insider 100: Legal Power List”
Included on the New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Real Estate