I am a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and in the course of my general practice I have helped people with problems of almost every type. I am a former county prosecutor and former appeals court law clerk. I have a strong background in all of the areas of law that make up a general practice and I am able to take almost any type of case to court if attempts to settle the problem fall short. After years practicing with one partner, I am now with the full service law firm of Eastburn and Gray, where I have even greater resources and backup to handle any kind of legal issue.
Practice areas
I represent the Boroughs of Ambler and Rockledge and served for 17 years as the solicitor to the Montgomery County Election Board.
37 years
I handle all aspects of family law including divorce, custody, support, and related issues.
37 years
I have tried cases in all five counties that make up the suburban Philadelphia area, as well as federal court.
37 years
I have represented victims of all types of negligence including car accidents, injuries on the premises of another, and malpractice.
37 years
My practice includes criminal defense, general contract matters, preparing wills and powers of attorney, and eminent domain matters.
37 years
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA | Active | 1985 | 05/08/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Member | Eastburn & Gray, PC | 2014 - Present |
| Partner | Bresnan & Herder | 1995 - 2014 |
| Partner | Breidenbach, Breidenbach, Troncellit & Bresnan | 1992 - 1995 |
| Associate | Binder,Kalis, Proctor & Breidenbach | 1989 - 1992 |
| Assistant District Attorney | Montgomery County DA's Office | 1985 - 1989 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Bar Association | N/A | 1985 - Present |
| American Bar Association | N/A | 1985 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Widener University School of Law (Pa) | J.D. | 1985 |
| Penn State University | B.A., | 1982 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Paralegal business course | Business Law | 1989 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Negligent employee review | Settled |
| Medical malpractice | Verdict for Plaintiff |
| Criminal prosecution | Guilty verdict |
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Robert Adshead, Litigation Attorney on Dec 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Bresnan is an excellent attorney who is very highly regarded by judges, lawyers and others in the legal community. He's experienced and works hard for his clients. I've referred many people to Mr. Bresnan over the years and everyone tells me what a wonderful job he does representing them. He's knowledgeable, experienced and responsive and provides extraordinary service to his clients.
Scott Rothman, Government Attorney on Dec 12, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Joe is a conscientious and devoted advocate on behalf of his private and of public clients. I would trust him with a wide array of legal matters, including counseling, transactional work, and litigation.
Catherine Harper, Government Attorney on Dec 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.he is an experienced practical pragmatic lawyer who works hard to get done what his clients want done