Archer is pleased to announce that attorney Matthew M. Nicodemo has been accepted into Class V of the Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). The Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute was established by ACTEC Fellows to develop the profession’s future leaders in trust and estate law through a series of in-depth educational presentations. The institute […]

Archer is pleased to announce that partner Steven K. Mignogna was recently elected to the Executive Committee of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Additionally, Steven remains on the ACTEC Board of Regents. Steven has played an active role in ACTEC over the years, including serving a five-year term as New Jersey State Chair. He […]

Archer partner, Steven K. Mignogna, has been appointed Co-Chair of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Damages Subcommittee. Steve is a Fellow of ACTEC and has held several leadership roles, including State Chair for New Jersey, the ACTEC Board of Regents, and Chair of ACTEC’s Fiduciary Litigation Committee. He is active in ACTEC in […]

Archer is pleased to announce that 22 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, representing 18 practice areas. Additionally, 2 attorneys received the “Lawyer of the Year” designation, earned by only one lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan region, and 10 […]

Archer partner, Melissa Osorio Dibble, was recently reappointed to the Leadership and Mentoring Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law for the 2024-2025 bar year. A long-term active member of the Section, Melissa also serves as Co-Chair of the Professional Responsibility Committee. She recently served as Co-Chair of the […]

Archer partner, Melissa Osorio Dibble, was recently appointed Co-Chair of the Professional Responsibility Committee in the Litigation and Professional Responsibility Group of the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law for the 2024-2025 bar year. A long-term active member of the Section, Melissa is also a member of the Leadership and Mentoring […]

Archer partner, Anthony R. La Ratta, was reappointed to the New Jersey State Bar Association Equity Jurisprudence Committee. The Equity Jurisprudence Special Committee provides programs designed to improve the skills of Association members when practicing before the General Equity Courts of New Jersey, and facilitates interaction between the general equity judiciary and the Association. Anthony concentrates […]

Archer partner, Anthony R. La Ratta, was reappointed as Vice-Chair of the Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey Board. His one-year term will run to June 30, 2025. The mission of the Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey is to improve the lives of patients and their families in the community, and to transform the health […]

Archer is pleased to announce that Kelly M. Barry was installed as Secretary of the Estate and Financial Planners Council of South Jersey (EFPCSNJ). She will serve a 1-year term. EFPCSNJ celebrated the installation of their 2024-2025 Board on June 19 at Sapori in Collingswood, NJ. A member of Archer’s Estates & Trusts Group, Kelly […]

Archer Partner, Melissa Osorio Dibble, was recently appointed to Samaritan’s Board of Trustees. Samaritan is one of New Jersey’s leading providers for hospice and palliative care. A member of Archer’s Estate & Trust Litigation Group, Melissa also serves on Samaritan’s Development Committee. In her practice, Melissa handles all varieties of probate, general equity, and Orphans’ […]