Timothy McKeown Joins Legislative Committee of Commercial Real Estate Development Association
Posted on May 12th, 2010
Timothy P. McKeown, a Member of the Bridgewater-based law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has become a member of the Legislative Committee for the New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NJ-NAIOP). The Legislative Committee of NJ-NAIOP reviews legislation to assess industry impact, recommends positions on bills and suggests legislative action consistent with NJ-NAIOP’s public policy agenda.
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial and mixed-use real estate. NAIOP provides unparalleled industry networking and education, and advocates for effective legislation on behalf of our members. NAIOP advances responsible, sustainable development that creates jobs and benefits the communities in which our members work and live. NAIOP New Jersey is committed to improving the professionalism of the individual, the image of the industry and the quality of life in our communities.
McKeown, a resident of Hillsborough, concentrates his practice on civil and commercial litigation with an emphasis on commercial real estate related matters. He represents businesses and individuals in court litigating summary dispossess matters in a commercial setting (representing landlords or tenants), commercial collection matters, construction liens, disputes in connection with the sale or purchase of commercial real estate, and other real estate related matters, as well as business disputes, contract enforcement actions, and replevins for commercial lenders. Some of the issues McKeown has dealt with in his commercial real estate litigation practice include non-payment of rent, abandonment of leased premises, eminent domain, mold contamination, site contamination, lease condemnation, and illegal use of premises by tenants. His experience involves all stages of litigation, including pretrial procedure, trials (jury and non-jury) and appellate practice in state and federal courts, including the United States Bankruptcy Court. He has argued civil appeals before the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
In addition to his real estate related litigation practice, McKeown has substantial experience in commercial and residential real estate transactions including the negotiation of contracts for the purchase and sale of real estate, lease negotiations, and land use and zoning applications.