In the Matter of the Estate of Joseph Krivulka, Deceased, Nos. A-0863-20 & A-0803-21 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Aug. 26, 2022) This consolidated appeal centered on Rule of Professional Conduct (RPC) 1.9 and whether a former client gave informed written consent to a law firm’s representation of the client’s co-fiduciary as part of an […]

When: September 20, 2022 from 5 :00pm – 7:15pm Where: ACTEC Virtual Workshop (via Interactive Webcast) Archer Faculty: Anthony La Ratta Workshop Overview: a summary of significant new court decisions regarding issues of importance to trust and estate lawyers, including topics such as: Will contests Undue influence Fiduciary and attorney compensation Jurisdictional and procedural issues For […]

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 […]

Archer is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been elected to the partnership, effective May 23, 2022. Attorneys Daniel Chertok, Daniel DeFiglio, Charles Dennen, Bryan Hall, Nicole McDonough, William Rogers and Christian Stueben have been promoted to partner. “Archer welcomes a stellar group of attorneys to the firm’s partnership,” said Deborah Hays, Partner and […]

In the Matter of the Irrevocable Trust of John L. Marchisotto, Deceased, Docket No. A-3453-19 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. April 21, 2022) Although courts are often patient with pro se litigants, this appeal serves as a reminder that the rules of civil procedure apply to all litigants and failing to comply with them can […]

Archer is pleased to announce that Daphne Goldman has joined the Estates & Trusts Group as Of Counsel in the firm’s Voorhees office. Daphne focuses her practice in the areas of estate and trust administration and estate and tax planning. She represents and advises financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals, individual and corporate fiduciaries, and nonprofit and […]

Archer Partners Anthony La Ratta & Steven Mignogna will speak at a seminar hosted by the Burlington County Bar Association titled “Hot Trends in Probate Litigation” on June 29, 2022. This event is eligible for CLE credit. The topics to be discussed include: Most recent and significant cases and developments Counsel fee applications Disputes as to charitable […]

Archer is pleased to welcome seven law students as summer associates in the firm’s Voorhees and Hackensack offices. The eight-week program runs from June 6 – July 29. This year’s exceptionally diverse class of summer associates showcases incredible talent and drive. With students from a variety of backgrounds from four area law schools, over half […]

Voorhees, NJ – Archer, one of the largest full-service law firms in the Mid-Atlantic region, today announced the launch of its Houston, Texas office, which will house its new China Practice Group, established to assist clients with business in China and the United States. The group will be co-chaired by Archer partner Steve Packman and its new Houston partner, Jiangang […]

When: May 18th -20th, 2022 Where: Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, NJ Archer Faculty: Steven K. Mignogna, Esq. and Melissa Osorio Dibble, Esq. On May 19th, Steve and Melissa will be on a panel together for the program, “Fiduciary Litigation Update: Join experienced practitioners for the most recent cases, proven planning tips and the […]