Our Attorneys

History of the Firm

Since 1980, our team of attorneys and assistants have been committed to performing the highest quality of legal work for our clients.Our range of practice includes: elder law (Dana McBride Breslin certified by the National Elder Law Foundation and a “fellow with the American College of Trust and Estate Council”, estate planning and administration and real estate.

The law firm of Breslin Murphy & Roberts was founded over 36 years ago. Prior to that time, the firm was Pappano & Pappano, whose principals were Joseph E. Pappano and Robert F. Pappano. Subsequent to the death of Joseph E. Pappano in 1978, the firm was renamed. Robert F. Pappano was active in the Firm until 2018. Unfortunately, he passed away in August of 2018.

Our Firm Today

Today, Breslin, Murphy, and Roberts continues our commitment to serving the unique needs of seniors and their families in our community, with a deep and trusted understanding of the legal challenges they face. Key areas of practice include Elder Law and Estate Planning, with a focus on building trust and providing personalized legal solutions. As a small firm with a family feel, our mission is to empower clients through education and tailored legal strategies, and act as a loyal partner for families navigating the intricacies of Elder Law.

Dana M. Breslin

Dana M. Breslin

Esquire CELA

Dana M. Breslin graduated Villanova University School of Law in 1975, just as the Older Americans’ Act was funding legal services for the elderly.

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 Christopher M. Murphy

Christopher M. Murphy

Partner/Owner

Christopher M. Murphy joined the Firm in 2008 and his practice in elder law includes estate planning, estate probate and administration, as well as…

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Christina Roberts

Christina Roberts

Partner/Owner

Christina Breslin Roberts joined Pappano & Breslin in January of 2015. Her practice areas include drafting estate planning document…

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Mary Kaye Anthony

Mary Kaye Anthony

Esquire

Mary Kaye Jacono Anthony joined the firm in 2021 after a successful career serving as Vice-President and Senior Trust Advisor at several large financial institutions as well as several years in private practice.

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Robert J. Breslin, Jr.

Robert J. Breslin, Jr.

Esquire, Retired

A graduate of Villanova University in 1971 and a graduate of Villanova University School of Law in 1974. Mr. Breslin is…

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Robert Pappano

Robert Pappano

In Memoriam

Robert is a graduate of LaSalle University in 1960 and Dickinson School of Law in 1963. Mr. Pappano is a senior partner and founding member of the Law Firm of Pappano & Breslin since 1983.

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