Overview

Mr. Purcell concentrates his practice in the areas of land use, planning and telecommunications law and is knowledgeable in all areas of local zoning law, and state development regulations including applications under the Highlands and Pinelands Preservation laws. Mr. Purcell is experienced in guiding projects through the redevelopment process and is an experienced affordable housing attorney. Mr. Purcell is also knowledgeable with respect to New Jersey’s Right-to-Farm law.

Mr. Purcell has lectured and written widely on areas related to telecommunications, public rights-of-way, land use and municipal law. He serves as a trustee of the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys and as an editor of the New Jersey Local Government Law Review. Mr. Purcell is also an editor of the Land Use Citator, a yearly compilation of land use decisions published by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. He also formerly served as a Director of the New Jersey State Bar Association Land Use Law Section. He is treasurer of the Somerset County Bar Association, serves as co-chair of the SCBA’s Land Use Section and coordinates its annual land use symposium.

Previously, Mr. Purcell served as Associate Counsel to the New Jersey State League of Municipalities.

Credentials

Admissions
  • New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
    • Education
  • Rowan University
  • Rutgers University Law School - Camden

    • Publications

    "Third Circuit Redefines 'Effective Prohibition' in Wireless Communications Disputes"
    New Jersey Law Journal
    August 1, 2023
    "Should Land Use Board Meet in Person or Continue Holding Virtual Hearings?"
    New Jersey Law Journal
    June 23, 2021
    "The Great Unwinding: Land Use and the End of the Covid-19 Health Emergency"
    New Jersey Law Journal
    June 16, 2021
    "Wireless Antenna Facility Modifications: Part II, Recent FCC Actions"
    New Jersey Law Journal
    January 7, 2021
    "Wireless Antenna Facility Modifications: Part I, Vexing Issues"
    New Jersey Law Journal
    December 30, 2020
    "Permit Extension Act of 2020: What You Need To Know"
    New Jersey Law Journal
    July 27, 2020
    "Virtual Land Use Board Hearings: A Recipe for Litigation?"
    New Jersey Law Journal
    April 21, 2020
    "State Mandate-State Pay-An Amendment Worth Protecting"
    New Jersey League of Municipalities Magazine
    December 2016

    Languages

    English

    News & Updates

    January 22, 2024

    Michael Orozco

    Edward Purcell appointed Treasurer of the Somerset County Bar Association

    PMSD is proud to announce that Of Counsel, Edward W. Purcell, Esq, was appointed Treasurer…

    August 2, 2023

    Edward Purcell

    Third Circuit Redefines ‘Effective Prohibition’ in Wireless Communications Disputes

    By Edward W. Purcell | On July 14, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for…

    June 7, 2023

    Michael Orozco

    Edward Purcell Speaks on the “Ins and Outs” of the Open Public Records Act for the Paralegal Association of New Jersey

    On May 17th, Edward Purcell, Esq., Of Counsel, spoke to the Paralegal Association of New…

    June 7, 2023

    Michael Orozco

    Edward Purcell appointed to be a Trustee of the Somerset County Bar Association

    We are pleased to announce that Edward Purcell, Esq., of Counsel, has been appointed as…

    May 5, 2023

    Edward Purcell

    Ed Purcell Co-Moderates Oxford Style Debate on the First Amendment in Somerville’s Historic Courthouse for Law Day.

    On May 2nd Ed Purcell co-moderated an oxford style debate in celebration of Law Day.…

    April 19, 2023

    Edward Purcell

    With Ed Purcell’s Leadership, Somerset County Bar Association Puts on Second Annual Land Use Symposium

    On Saturday, April 15, 2023, the Somerset County Bar Association held its second annual Land…

    September 29, 2022

    Edward Purcell

    Greg Meese and Ed Purcell Present the Rules of Small Wireless Facility Siting to a National Audience.

    Greg Meese and Ed Purcell will be presenting a nation-wide webinar for Thomson Reuter’s West…

    August 5, 2022

    Edward Purcell

    Rules of the Road: Siting of Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Rights-of-Way by Greg Meese and Ed Purcell

    Rules of the Road: Siting of Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Rights-of-Way Two recently…

    July 5, 2022

    Michael Orozco

    Ed Purcell to Moderate Seminar with Jersey Shore Mayors

    Ed Purcell, Esq. will be moderating a seminar regarding legal issues unique to Jersey Shore…

    June 11, 2022

    Michael Orozco

    Ed Purcell Speaks on Wireless Issues at the New Jersey Association of Planning and Zoning Administrators Annual Conference

    On June 20, 2022 Ed Purcell presented a seminar on recent developments related to land…

    May 23, 2022

    Michael Orozco

    Price Meese prevails in federal court telecom suit

    Greg Meese and Ed Purcell notch big win for the telecom industry in ExteNet Systems…

    April 12, 2022

    Michael Orozco

    Somerset County Bar Association Holds First Annual Land Use Symposium with Ed Purcell

    On Saturday, April 9, 2022, the Somerset County Bar Association held its first annual Land…

    February 21, 2022

    Michael Orozco

    Greg Meese and Ed Purcell edit new Land Use Citator

    Greg Meese and Edward Purcell co-edited the fifteenth edition of the Land Use Citator, an…

    October 11, 2021

    Edward Purcell

    The Fair Chance in Housing Law-What Landlords and Realtors Should Know, by Edward W. Purcell, Esq.

    The Fair Chance in Housing Law-What Landlords and Realtors Should Know. Edward W. Purcell, Esq.…

    July 21, 2021

    Edward Purcell

    Should Land Use Boards Meet in Person, or Continue to Hold Virtual Hearings?

    Mr. Purcell recently co-authored a point/counter-point piece in the New Jersey Law Journal debating the…

    June 30, 2021

    Edward Purcell

    The Great Unwinding: Land Use and the End of the COVID-19 Health Emergency

    Page printed from: https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2021/06/16/the-great-unwinding-land-use-and-the-end-of-the-covid-19-health-emergency/ The Great Unwinding: Land Use and the End of the COVID-19…

    March 23, 2021

    Edward Purcell

    Cannabis Legalization in New Jersey: What Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Property Owners Should Know.

    Cannabis Legalization in New Jersey: What Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Property Owners Should Know. By:…

    January 19, 2021

    Edward Purcell

    Wireless Antenna Facility Modifications: Part II, Recent FCC Actions. Published by the New Jersey Law Journal on January 7, 2021.

    This is the second article in a two-part discussion of recent actions by the Federal…

    January 16, 2021

    Edward Purcell

    Wireless Antenna Facility Modifications: Part I, Vexing Issues. Published by the New Jersey Law Journal on December 30, 2020

    Wireless Antenna Facility Modifications: Part I, Vexing Issues This two-part article will describe recent FCC…

    November 2, 2020

    Michael Orozco

    Edward Purcell to speak at Somerset County Business Partnership Webinar on Waterway Rule Change.

    On November 10, 2020 Edward Purcell will present a webinar for the Somerset County Business…

    February 10, 2020

    Michael Orozco

    Edward Purcell joins Price Meese

    Edward W. Purcell, a municipal government and land use law attorney, joined the Firm in…

    July 8, 2020

    Edward Purcell

    Permit Extension Act of 2020 – An Important Response

    Permit Extension Act of 2020- An Important Response. Edward W. Purcell, Esq. Last Wednesday Governor…

    July 2, 2020

    Edward Purcell

    FCC Adopts 5G Upgrade Order To Clarify Collocation Requirements

    FCC Adopts 5G Upgrade Order To Clarify Collocation Requirements By: Gregory D. Meese, Esq. &…

    March 23, 2020

    Edward Purcell

    New Jersey State Policy Roundup: COVID-19 and Changes to NJ Law

    Price Meese, P.C. stands ready to assist our clients in weathering the COVID-19 crisis. In…