Robert J. Murray, Esq.

Robert J. Murray is the Principal Attorney of The Murray Firm, LLC and is admitted to practice law in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California. Robert dedicates his practice on protecting the rights of seniors, veterans, special needs individuals and their families.  As a VA Accredited Attorney, Robert works closely with veterans and their families to help them access both healthcare and pension benefits.  Robert is a compassionate advocate and planner for individuals and families facing challenges arising from aging and disabilities. 
 
Robert is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the New Jersey State Bar Association - Elder and Disability Law Section, the Morris County Bar Association, and Elder Counsel.
 
Robert earned his undergraduate degree from the Carrol School of Management at Boston College with a major in Accounting and his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in San Diego, CA.  
 
Outside of his practice, Robert enjoys spending time with his wife, Amanda, and sons, Bobby, Connor and Luke, coaching and playing tennis, and cheering for his hometown New Orleans Saints. ​

Katherine Mirett, Esq.

​Katherine Mirett joined our firm in 2022 and is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York. Personable and detail oriented, Kate guides clients through the process of estate planning and the administration of estates and trusts.
 
Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Michigan. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law where she graduated magna cum laude, Order of the Coif and served as a Senior Editor of the Seton Hall Law Review. Prior to joining our firm, Kate was an associate at Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP in New York.
 
Kate spends time outside of her practice with her husband, Matt, two young sons, Ben and Ryan, and their trusty dog, Comet.

Robert A. Bernstein, Esq. 
Of Counsel

Robert A. Bernstein, Esq. has over 35 years of experience in navigating through the complexities of estate law and elder law. His main office is in Parsippany, NJ however he has satellite offices from Bridgewater, NJ to Mahwah, NJ in Bergen, Essex, Union, Passaic, Morris and Somerset counties for the convenience of his clients.  He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York.
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His practice extends into the specialty areas of Special Needs Planning & Guardianships as well as Same Sex Estate Planning.
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Mr. Bernstein is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and a member of the Trust and Estates and the Elder Law and Disability Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association.
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Robert A. Bernstein is a former Deputy Attorney General of the State of New Jersey where he represented the Division of Taxation

To Learn more about Mr. Bernstein, check out his website.

Haley Appell
​Paralegal

Haley joined our team in early 2021 and is a graduate of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies. She has been working as a Paralegal since 2017 and has a passion for all areas of law. She is well versed in Medicaid Applications and Planning.
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In her free time, Haley enjoys hiking, camping, and riding motorcycles. Haley has never met a dog she doesn’t like.  

Melissa Malinak
Legal Secretary
​Melissa joins us from a general practice law firm in Connecticut. While there she specialized in Estate Administration. Melissa enjoys the elder law focus as it allows her to help clients navigate through difficult times. Currently Melissa is working on getting her B.S. in Social Science.
 
Melissa enjoys reading, hiking, and gathering random bits of trivia. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and camping at the Beaverkill in the Catskills.

Jennifer Schnarr
Estate Planning Paralegal/Administrative Assistant



Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Business from Susquehanna University, along with a Paralegal Certificate from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  She has developed extensive experience in estate planning, as well as estate and trust administration, through her work with both financial institutions and law firms.

​Outside of her professional career, Jennifer enjoys practicing yoga, going on nature walks with her dog, Frankie, and cherishing time with her daughters when they return home from college.