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Timothy P. McKeown

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Timothy P. McKeown concentrates his practice on a variety of civil and commercial litigation with an emphasis on commercial real estate related matters, centered on real estate contract disputes, contractor disputes, construction lien and title issues, partition actions, and access issues under New Jersey environmental statutes. Tim has extensive experience handling commercial lease negotiations and related disputes and has tried scores of bench trials, as well as jury trials, throughout his career on behalf of commercial landlords, tenants, and others.

In addition to his litigation practice, Tim has extensive experience representing sellers and purchasers in commercial real estate transactions.

Tim maintains New Jersey Commercial Real Estate Disputes, a blog on the firm’s website that provides businesses and individuals with timely information about the law as it pertains to the commercial real estate industry.

One of Tim’s favorite quotes is: “Service to others is the rent we pay for our time here on earth.” To that end, Tim has served on the Board of ARC of Somerset County, including two terms as President of the organization. The ARC serves individuals with developmental disabilities and their families from birth through the senior years of life through its many programs and services in Somerset County. Tim has also served on the Board of Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

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Areas of practice

Education

    • New York Law School
      • J.D.
    • Pennsylvania State University
      • B.A.

Professional Affiliations

    • New Jersey State Bar Association
    • Somerset County Bar Association
    • The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    • Trial Lawyers Association
    • Joseph Halpern American Inns of Court
    • District XIII Ethics Committee (2011-2017)
      • Former Chair, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties (2015-2017)
    • International Conference of Shopping Centers
    • ARC of Somerset County

Bar Admissions

    • New Jersey
    • New York
    • U.S. Court of Appeals
      • Third Circuit
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
A description of the selection methodology can be found here.
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

Some recent matters Tim has handled include:

  • Successfully defended Tenant manufacturer, supplier, and marketer of herbal extracts and specialty fine chemicals in claims by Landlord for breach of contract and diminution of value of leased premises.
  • Successfully defended Tenant Corian manufacturer in breach of contract claims brought by Landlord as to condition of premises upon surrender.
  • Successfully defended major refiner, transporter, and marketer of transportation fuels in New Jersey Spill Act claim in which client subleased equipment and premises to alleged polluter.
  • Represented restaurant owner in business dispute negotiating a buyout of client partner, negotiated commercial lease of restaurant premises.
  • Successfully represented national hotel chain as landlord in summary dispossess and breach of contract actions against Tenant nightclub.
  • Successfully defended commercial tenant and guarantors by reducing landlord’s claim at trial from approximately $300,000 to $11,500.
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
A description of the selection methodology can be found here.
January 3, 2018
Timothy McKeown Elected to Board of Trustees for Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity
Timothy P. McKeown, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has joined the Board of Trustees for Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity.  His three-year term began on November 27, 2017. Habitat for Humanity partners with low income people in the community to help them build or improve a place they can call home. ...
July 9, 2015
Timothy McKeown Elected President of the Arc of Somerset County
Timothy P. McKeown, a Member of the Bridgewater-based law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was recently elected President of the Arc of Somerset County. “I am honored and excited to take on this leadership opportunity as President of the Arc of Somerset County. I look forward to working with our talented team and contributing to the...
February 27, 2013
Timothy McKeown Appointed to Board of Directors of the Arc of Somerset County
  February 27, 2013 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Timothy McKeown Appointed to Board of Directors of the Arc of Somerset County Bridgewater, NJ (February 27, 2013) – Timothy P. McKeown, a Member of the Bridgewater-based law...
May 12, 2010
Timothy McKeown Joins Legislative Committee of Commercial Real Estate Development Association
  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...
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Articles

March 8, 2021
Property Tax Appeals Can Save You Money in 2021
October 30, 2020
PROPERTY TAX APPEALS CAN SAVE MONEY 2019
Property Tax Appeals Can Save You Money in 2020


Blog

March 22, 2021
Property Rights Are on the Supreme Court’s Docket This Week
August 6, 2020
Virginia First To Adopt COVID-19 Rules for Workplaces
July 23, 2020
Employer Responsibilities to Provide a Safe Workplace During COVID-19
July 16, 2020
Building Owners Must Have a Plan
May 29, 2020
No Rent Abatement for Small Businesses in New Jersey: Landlord/Tenant Trials Remain Suspended Through June 14, 2020
April 6, 2020
Operational Guidance for Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Adjustment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 30, 2020
Can My Commercial Landlord Lock Me out During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
June 25, 2019
License or Easement?
June 21, 2019
Waiver of Breaches of Lease Covenants
February 19, 2019
In Deed
February 15, 2019
Is Your Website ADA Compliant?
January 14, 2019
Is Marital Real Estate Beyond a Creditor’s Reach in New Jersey?
January 12, 2018
Constructive Eviction
January 5, 2018
Why Waive Subrogation?
October 13, 2017
Time to Change The Locks
July 13, 2017
Lease Assignments Are Not Guaranteed
July 7, 2017
What Exactly is Privity?
March 1, 2017
Lease Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence – Notice and Evidence Are Key
February 22, 2017
Landlord Pre-Lease Execution Checklist
October 3, 2016
Intervening In Tax Sale Foreclosures
September 26, 2016
Termination of Easements
January 25, 2016
Lease v. License – What’s the Difference?
January 18, 2016
My Tenants’ Lease is Up – Why Can’t I Just Kick Them Out?
July 2, 2015
Consent Judgements: Not Always What They Appear To Be
April 17, 2015
It’s All About Performance, Specifically
January 28, 2015
Love Is In the Air In Deed – Legal Rights When Purchasing Property As An Unmarried Couple
January 12, 2015
Flag On The Play: Tortious Interference
December 23, 2014
The Effect Of A Judgment For Possession On Other Potential Lawsuits Between A Landlord And A Tenant
February 24, 2014
Notice Requirements For Eviction (N.J.S.A 2A :18-53)
January 7, 2014
What Good Is a Good Guy Guarantee?
March 4, 2013
What Is a Chapter 91 Request?
April 16, 2012
Acceptance of Rent in Default Situations
November 2, 2011
How A Letter of Credit Can Facilitate Commercial Lease Deals
October 20, 2011
The Landlord’s Liens
August 19, 2011
Access to a Neighbor’s Property for Remediation Purposes
July 11, 2011
What is A Partition Action?
February 21, 2011
The Need for Exit Strategies in Your Commercial Lease
February 7, 2011
What Is a Notice to Quit?
December 22, 2010
Deed In Lieu Transaction in the Commercial Real Estate Setting
November 22, 2010
Beware of the Ordinary Wear & Tear Clause in a Commercial Lease
November 15, 2010
Lender/Tenant Concerns When a Landlord Defaults on Its Mortgage
October 27, 2010
Primer on Tax Sale Certificates
June 22, 2010
The Distress of Distraint
May 21, 2010
The Interstate Land Development Act – Does It Apply to Commercial Developers?
May 12, 2010
Entities May Still Transfer Real Property to Related Entities for Nominal Consideration and Claim Benefit of Exemption Under Realty Transfer Fee Act
October 8, 2018
Commercial Landlords Must Assess Risk Before Leasing to Marijuana Providers


Publications

Reported Cases

  • Ryan v. State Health Benefits Commission, 260 N.J. Super 359 (App. Div. 1992)
  • Duffy v. O’Connell, 279 N.J. Super 672 (App. Div. 1995)
  • Kowalski v. L&F Products, 82 F.3d 1283 (3rd Cir. 1996)
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
A description of the selection methodology can be found here.
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
A description of the selection methodology can be found here.
  • 2nd Annual Legal Eagle Night, Metropolitan Real Estate Investors Association, February 18, 2008
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