Robert J. Murray, Esq.

Robert J. Murray is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and California and is the Principal Attorney of The Murray Firm.  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. ​

Marissa L. Vitolo, Esq.

Marissa L. Vitolo is admitted to practice in New Jersey and focuses her practice on estate planning, trust administration, and estate administration.  Marissa joined the firm after working for over ten 10 plus as a paralegal.  For many of those years, Marissa spent assisting the Fiduciaries carry out the formal administration of a loved one’s estate.   

Marissa earned her B.S from James Madison University with a major in Hospitality and Tourism Management and her J.D. from New York Law School.  She is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association – Real Property Trust and Estate Law Section as well as a PA Notary and has her VA Accreditation. 
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In her free time, Marissa enjoys running and spending time with her nieces and nephew.  She volunteers her time leading a team training for a half marathon to raise money for a charitable organization.  

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.

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.  

Catarina Silva
​Paralegal

​Catarina joins us with a background in Corporate Law.  With her combined experience as an Administrative Assistant and as a Paralegal in Real Estate and Bankruptcy Law.  She brings a personal attention to detail for every client and every case.  She is dedicated and committed to assisting our clients in their most critical time of need.  
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Catarina is originally from Portugal and is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.  She is married and has a 15-year-old son.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, playing piano and walking her little dog Snowy.