Join us for a complimentary seminar where Archer attorneys and other professionals and guests will present a review of new case law and other significant developments on trust, estate and fiduciary litigation from the region and around the country. WHEN Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT (Registration and breakfast starting […]

Ballingall v. Ballingall, No. A-2494-21, 2023 WL 3698577 (N.J. Super. App. Div. May 30, 2023) This dispute arose among siblings Carol Ballingall (“Carol”), JoAnn Strack (“JoAnn”), and David Ballingall (“David”) over the control of four limited liability companies (“LLCs”).  Carol and JoAnn appealed an Order granting summary judgment for their brother, David.  The Order declared […]

Archer partner, Anthony R. La Ratta, was reappointed as a Trustee of the Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey Board. His one-year term will run to June 30, 2024. 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 partner, Melissa Osorio Dibble, was recently appointed to two leadership positions in the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law for the 2023-2024 bar year. Melissa will serve as Co-Chair of the Ethics and Malpractice Committee, as well as a Leadership/Mentoring Task Force Member, both effective September 1, 2023. A long-term […]

Archer partner, Anthony R. La Ratta, was recently appointed to a leadership position for the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law. He will serve as a Member of the Special Committee on Career and Wellness, effective September 1. A long-standing active member of the Section, Anthony is just completing a 4-year term […]

Melissa Osorio Dibble, Partner in Archer’s Estate & Trust Litigation Group, will speak at Samaritan Healthcare’s complimentary Will and Estate Planning Workshop on September 19. Melissa will inform guest about the importance of having a Will and explore tax saving and estate planning options. Title: “Will & Estate Planning Workshop” When: September 19, 2023 from 5:30 – […]

Archer attorney, Kelly M. Barry, was installed as Co-Director of Membership on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Women Business Owners-South Jersey Chapter (NAWBO-SJ). She will serve a 2-year term. NAWBO-SJ celebrated the installation of their 2023-2024 Board of Directors on July 11 at The Legacy Club at Woodcrest in Cherry Hill, NJ. […]

Melissa Osorio Dibble, Partner in Archer’s Estate & Trust Litigation Group, will speak on an American Bar Association seminar focused on the roles of directed trustees and trust directors in the administration of directed trusts, the extent of their respective responsibilities, and the extent of the liability they may each face on July 26, 2023. Title: “Who […]

Steve Mignogna, Chair of Archer’s Estates & Trust Group, attended the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Summer Meeting from June 21-25, 2023 in Washington, DC. The Summer Meeting hosts over 650 Fellows, spouses, guests, and sponsor representatives for Professional Programs, Committee Meetings, Spouse and Guest Programs, tours, and networking receptions. Steve moderated […]

Beginning July 1, 2023, all filings (electronic and otherwise) must be “received after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the last day for filing will be considered untimely filed.”  There are narrow exceptions to this new rule, including for documents initiating an appeal.  There is a grace period for papers mistakenly filed after the 5:00 p.m. […]