News & Insights

Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition Recognizes 29 Archer Attorneys: 7 Attorneys on “Ones to Watch®” List; 3 Selected for “Lawyer of the Year” Awards

Archer is pleased to announce that 36 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, representing 25 practice areas. Additionally, 3 attorneys received the “Lawyer of the Year” designation, earned by only one lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan region, and 7 attorneys were named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list. ...read more

Archer Adds Former Bergen County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Anthony Talarico

Archer is pleased to announce that Anthony C. Talarico has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate Compliance, Investigations & Criminal Defense Practice Group in the Hackensack office. A seasoned trial attorney and former Chief Assistant Prosecutor in Bergen County, NJ, Anthony brings more than a decade of experience handling high-profile, high-stakes criminal matters, experience he now leverages in representing clients across both criminal and civil cases. ...read more

Archer Names Four New Partners

Voorhees, NJ - Archer proudly announces the elevation of four attorneys to partner. This group reflects the strength and depth of Archer’s legal talent across a range of practice areas and offices. ...read more

Archer Launches Political Law & Compliance Practice

Archer & Greiner P.C. (“Archer”) is pleased to announce the launch of its Political Law & Compliance Practice Group, expanding the firm’s capabilities in serving clients operating in today’s highly regulated political and governmental environments. The new practice will be co-chaired by partners Jason Sena and David Weinstein, both of whom bring deep experience in state and local government relations, compliance, and public policy. ...read more

Steven Mignogna Recognized in 2025 Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Disputes

Archer is proud to announce that partner Steven K. Mignogna, Co-Chair of the firm’s Private Wealth, Estates & Trusts Group and Chair of the Estate and Trust Litigation Group, has been recognized in the prestigious 2025 Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Disputes. Steve is ranked in New Jersey for Estate and Trust Litigation. ...read more

Archer Adds Leading Tax Attorney Bozena Diaz

Archer & Greiner announced today that Bozena (Bonnie) M. Diaz has joined the firm’s Hackensack office as a partner in its Business Counseling and Tax Groups. Bonnie, who joins from Cullen and Dykman LLP in New York, where she served as Chair of the Tax Department, advises clients on a comprehensive range of general and transactional tax issues related to domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, spinoffs, joint ventures, and more. ...read more

Maureen Coghlan Sworn in as Trustee of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey

Archer is proud to announce that partner Maureen T. Coghlan has been selected as a Trustee of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey (AFBNJ). Maureen was sworn in as a Trustee on June 10, 2025, during the 48th Annual William J. Brennan, Jr. Award Reception held at the Park Chateau in East Brunswick. ...read more

2025 Chambers USA Recognizes Archer Attorneys and Practices

The 2025 Chambers USA Guide has ranked eight Archer attorneys and two practice groups. Chambers and Partners is regarded as one of the world’s leading independent legal research companies, offering detailed rankings and insights into leading lawyers and law firms across 200 jurisdictions in more than 70 countries. Click here to read Chambers complete methodology. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. ...read more

Archer Welcomes Class of 2025 Summer Associates

Archer is excited to kick off its 2025 Summer Associate Program, welcoming eight exceptional law students from six distinguished universities. Each year, Archer’s program attracts talented students from across the region, and this year’s class brings a broad range of experiences and perspectives to the firm. ...read more

Justice Lee Solomon (Ret.) Named 2025 New Jersey State Bar Foundation Medal of Honor Recipient

Archer is pleased to announce that Justice Lee A. Solomon (Ret.) has been named as one of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) Medal of Honor recipients for 2025. The award will be presented on September 17th at the NJSBF’s Annual Awards Dinner at Park Chateau, East Brunswick. ...read more

David Edelstein and Douglas Leney Receive Equal Justice Medal from Legal Services of New Jersey

Archer proudly announces that partners David F. Edelstein and Douglas G. Leney have been selected to receive the Equal Justice Medal from Legal Services of New Jersey and the New Jersey Legal Services system. Their recognition as a Major Contributor of Pro Bono Services honors their outstanding commitment to pro bono service and their unwavering support to clients of Legal Services. Specifically, David is being recognized for his service to clients referred by Northeast New Jersey Legal Services and Douglas is being recognized for his service to clients referred by South Jersey Legal Services. ...read more

Steven Mignogna Appointed to ACTEC Leadership Roles

Archer partner Steven K. Mignogna has been appointed to the National Membership Committee of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and reappointed to the Board of Regents of ACTEC. The National Membership Committee is responsible for selecting ACTEC Fellows from nominations around the country. The Board of Regents is ACTEC’s governing body.   ...read more

Gianfranco Pietrafesa Appointed to Law360 New Jersey Editorial Advisory Board

Archer is pleased to announce that legal news publisher Law360 has appointed Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa, a partner in the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Counseling Groups, to the Law360 New Jersey Editorial Advisory Board. The board is composed of leaders in their field who are uniquely positioned to provide feedback and share insights into New Jersey’s legal market helping inform Law360’s coverage. Gianfranco will serve as one of only 11 attorneys that have been chosen for the board. Law360 New Jersey is a daily online news resource that provides analysis and updates on the latest legal developments, trends, deals, litigation, and policies impacting New Jersey. ...read more

Super Lawyers Names 17 Archer Attorneys to its 2025 New Jersey Lists

Archer congratulates its attorneys included in the 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. ...read more

Former New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Lee A. Solomon Joins Archer & Greiner

Archer & Greiner, P.C. (“Archer”) is pleased to announce the Honorable Lee A. Solomon (Ret.) has joined the firm’s Business Litigation Group as Of Counsel, bringing a decade of service on the New Jersey Supreme Court in his return to private practice. ...read more

Steven Mignogna Reappointed to Advisory Committee of Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning

Archer partner Steven K. Mignogna has been reappointed to the Advisory Committee of the Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. The Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning is widely regarded as one of the premier estate planning programs in the country. With over 3,000 attendees, it is the largest estate planning conference of the year. As a board member, Steve helps to implement the goals of the Institute, which include presenting the most important developments in the areas of estate planning, probate litigation and estate, gift and income taxation. ...read more

Gianfranco Pietrafesa Recognized by New Jersey State Bar Association

Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa, a partner of the firm and a member of its Business Counseling and M&A groups, was recognized by the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) on December 12, 2024 for appearing on behalf of the NJSBA as amicus curie in the New Jersey Appellate Division in Patel v. New Jersey Department of Treasury. The case involved an issue of first impression under New Jersey’s LLC statute, NJ-RULLCA, and resulted in a published opinion (479 N.J. Super. 26 (App. Div. 2024)). Gianfranco was a member of the select committee that drafted New Jersey’s LLC statute, has written and lectured extensively on NJ-RULLCA, and is considered an authority on the subject. ...read more

Big Victory for APA Client ABATE of PA

On the final day of the 2023-24 legislative session, the Pennsylvania Senate and House finished with two bills that significantly impact Archer Public Affairs (APA) client, Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE of PA). Archer Public Affairs is a subsidiary of Archer & Greiner. ...read more

Jeffrey Gordon Appointed Overall Chair for Prestigious IPT Annual Conference

Archer partner, Jeffrey D. Gordon, Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Tax Appeal Group, was appointed Overall Chair of the 2026 Institute for Professionals in Taxation (“IPT”) Annual Conference. The 2026 Conference will mark the capstone of IPT’s 50th year. Chairing IPT’s 50th anniversary Annual Conference is one of the top honors one could achieve in the property tax field.  In 2023, Jeffrey served as Chair of the IPT Annual Conference’s Property Tax Committee. ...read more

John Connell Appointed to NJ Supreme Court Professional Responsibility Rules Committee

Partner, John C. Connell, has been appointed to the New Jersey Supreme Court Professional Responsibility Rules Committee for the remaining portion of a three-year term that expires August 31, 2027. The Committee is charged with two tasks: to review and report on referrals from the court that relate to the Rules of Professionals Conduct, and also to entertain and act on issues raised by the Bench, the Bar, the Office of Attorney Ethics, or a member of the Committee. ...read more