Archer partner Steven K. Mignogna has been reappointed as New Jersey State Chair of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) for the 2022-23 College year. This will be Steve’s third year of service as State Chair. In addition, Steve was reappointed as Chair of the national Fiduciary Litigation Committee. This will be Steve’s second […]

Anthony La Ratta recently spoke at the NJICLE Seminar in cooperation with the NJSBA Equity Jurisprudence Committee on Wednesday, January 26th from 3:00 – 6:35. This innovative program acquainted both new and seasoned practitioners who are not familiar with equity practice with the ins and outs of practicing in Chancery Court. It gave attendees an […]

When: Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 – Noon-1:15PM Where: This is an online event Overview: The panel will be covering the latest cases and trends on trusts and estates in general and the following topics in particular: counsel fees, disputes as to wills and trusts, probate litigation trends, procedural hurdles, and important cases from other jurisdictions. […]

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 […]

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 […]

When: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT Where: Webinar Overview: Join us for a complimentary webinar to hear from members of Archer & Greiner’s Estate & Trust Litigation Group. Archer attorneys will present a review of new case law and legal developments on fiduciary litigation from this region and the country.  Topics […]