Archer has been named to the 2022 list of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. Archer has two practice areas ranked nationally in the just-released list. Ranked firms are presented in three tiers, and are listed on a national and regional-based scale. Regionally, Archer received 18 metropolitan practice area awards. […]

The Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation (ARVF) honored Archer partner Steven K. Mignogna at the Foundation’s 19th Anniversary Birthday Bash, held virtually on November 5. Selected as one of this year’s ARVF’s Victorious Champions, Steve was recognized for his long-term contributions to volunteering and service that have made such a difference to the Foundation and the communities […]

Archer partner Anthony R. La Ratta was reappointed Co-Chair of the Camden County Bar Association Probate and Trust Committee for 2021-2022. In this position, Anthony and his co-chair hold meetings, coordinate Continuing Legal Education seminars, and host events to further the relationship between the Bar and the Bench. Anthony concentrates his practice in the area of Trust […]

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, 2022. 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 care […]

Archer attorney Eimi S. Figlio was recently elected Secretary of the Greater New Jersey Estate Planning Council. Eimi will serve a one-year term, beginning July 1. Eimi has been a member of the Council’s Board having previously served as Trustee. The Greater New Jersey Estate Planning Council, Inc. is a member of the National Association of Estate […]

Archer attorney Melissa Osorio Dibble has been installed as President of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey (EFPCSNJ). Melissa was sworn in at the Council’s annual installation dinner, which was held on June 3 at LaScala Birra at Cooper River in Pennsauken, NJ. Melissa will serve a one-year term. Melissa is a longtime […]

Archer partner Tara Zane has been named Co-Chair of Archer’s Estates & Trusts Group. A member of the Estates & Trusts Group for 16 years, Tara has a robust practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and estate and trust litigation. Tara succeeds Archer partner Frank R. Demmerly in this role. She joins […]

Archer Partner Steven K. Mignogna has been appointed Chair of the Fiduciary Litigation Committee of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Steve will serve a one-year term beginning in March. ACTEC Committee Chairs traditionally serve for three consecutive terms. Steve serves as the Chair of Archer’s Estate and Trust Litigation Practice Group and focuses […]

Partner, Melissa O. Dibble, and Steven K. Mignogna, Co-Chair of  Archer’s Estates and Trusts Department and Chair of the Estate and Trust Litigation Group, participated in the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey webinar, “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Charitable Disputes and How to Avoid Them” on Thursday, February 18. This webinar explored disputes […]

A man proposed to his fiancé with a 4-carat princess cut $265,000 Harry Winston diamond engagement ring.  Before the two could wed, the man died and his estate sued to recover the ring.  Following a four-day trial the judge found that the gift, although an engagement ring, was unconditional, even though such rings are usually […]