M. James Maley, Jr. is a Partner at Maley Givens, P.C. Mr. Maley regularly represents New Jersey municipalities, county agencies, and private developers in the redevelopment of commercial, industrial, and residential property in projects utilizing public and private lands and funds. He regularly counsels governments and business interests on a broad spectrum of issues.
Mr. Maley served as Collingswood’s longtime Mayor, leading a sustained, award‑winning revitalization grounded in innovative planning and redevelopment. His leadership helped transform the community over many years, earning recognition from organizations such as USA Today and New Jersey Future, and prompting Forbes to name Collingswood “One of the Most Transformed Communities in America.”
Today, he continues to serve as a Commissioner, applying the same expertise and commitment that reshaped the town he calls home. His extensive experience in local government, paired with a deep understanding of the law, remains an invaluable asset in advising government and business clients on a wide range of issues.
He is a frequent lecturer and speaker on redevelopment law. He serves as special counsel to a broad range of New Jersey municipalities, has acted as special counsel to county economic development offices, and has served as solicitor for New Jersey municipalities.
Mr. Maley has extensive litigation and trial experience in commercial and environmental matters. He has acted as trial counsel in employment, environmental, admiralty, insurance and general contract actions including complex toxic tort and class action litigation. His trial experience is in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Mr. Maley is a member of the Executive Committee of the Camden County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund. He serves as the Chairman of the New Jersey League of Municipalities Economic Development Committee. Mr. Maley is also a member of the Maritime Law Association and the Camden County Bar Association.