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Edward J. Butler, Jr.
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Edward J. Butler, Jr.

Partner

973.639.6938
Newark
ebutler@mccarter.com

Edward Butler “is extraordinarily prompt and produces incredibly good work product. He is very quick but doesn't sacrifice quality for speed." "Ed takes care of his clients, he's got the experience and expertise, and he doesn't create obstacles." —Chambers USA

Clients ranging from landlords to lenders to developers rely on Ed Butler’s pragmatism to help them complete vital commercial real estate leasing, lending, and purchase and sale deals. Ed structures transactions involving every type of property—from office to retail to industrial to land—in ways that help clients accomplish their business goals.

When deals involve distressed property or loans, Ed draws from his prior experience supervising the management and disposition of a large troubled real estate loan portfolio as an officer of a large savings bank. This experience helps him advise clients on various lending or debt restructuring options that may help their businesses grow.

When Ed is not closing a deal or responding to a client’s question, you may find him playing golf or attending a Springsteen concert—more than 80 concerts and counting.

Representative Matters

Real estate developer—Lot purchases

Drafted and negotiated three lot purchase agreements for a real estate developer in a sale to a larger home builder company.

Real estate development company—Land acquisitions

Representing a real estate development company in acquiring land at four sites in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for development of industrial space.

Major national real estate developer—Industrial building lease

Negotiated the lease of a build-to-suit, 197,000-square-foot industrial building in New Jersey for a major national real estate developer with a global transport and logistics company.

Major life insurance company—Lease

Represented a major life insurance company in connection with an 875,000-square-foot lease with a multinational communications company.

Real estate company—Retail leases

Representing a real estate development and investment company in negotiating leases at a 450,000-square-foot shopping center in New Jersey, including with a large grocery chain, clothing outfitter chain, and cosmetics chain.

Self-storage company—Acquisitions, financing

Assisted a self-storage company in securing financing for and acquiring self-storage facilities in multiple states.

Landlord—Lease

Negotiated an 825,000-square-foot lease in a Class A office building in Newark, New Jersey.

Highlights

Recognitions

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The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, New Jersey, 2010–2023
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Chambers USA, Real Estate, New Jersey, 2009–2021
"[Edward] is extremely efficient and effective in negotiations. He has a superb level of responsiveness and client attentiveness." —Chambers USA
Edward Butler “knows every kind of commercial lease, is extraordinarily efficient in turning around time-sensitive documents, and understands his clients' business objectives."—Chambers USA
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New Jersey Super Lawyer, 2006–2018, 2020–2022
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Lawyer of the Year, Real Estate Law, New Jersey, 2013  
Edward Butler is an “excellent transactional attorney” who is “prompt, concise and dependable in even the most difficult of transactions.” One client said Ed “solves all of my problems” with his “pragmatic and efficient” approach. —Chambers USA
"He is extraordinarily prompt and produces incredibly good work product. He is very quick but doesn't sacrifice quality for speed." "Ed takes care of his clients, he's got the experience and expertise, and he doesn't create obstacles."—Chambers USA
Ranking Disclaimers: No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. For The Best Lawyers in America methodology, see https://www.bestlawyers.com/methodology. For Chambers methodology, see https://chambers.com/about-us/methodology. For SuperLawyers methodology, see https://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html.

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Real Estate
Leasing
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Real Estate Finance
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Education

Seton Hall University School of Law JD, magna cum laude, 1990
Montclair State University BA, 1985

Bar Admissions

New Jersey

Court Admissions

U.S. District CourtDistrict of New Jersey

Memberships & Certifications

New Jersey State Bar Association

New Jersey Savings League
Mortgage Steering Committee

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The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 153 McCarter Attorneys in 2023 Referral Guide; Names Four “Lawyer of the Year”
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8.19.2022
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Chambers Ranks 50 McCarter Lawyers and 16 Practice Areas for 2022
6.6.2022
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Best Practices for Managing and Closing Deals Remotely
International Council of Shopping Centers
6.2.2020
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Redevelopment in New Jersey: Strategies for Success
4.3.2014
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