News & Insights

Deborah Hays Named to NJBIZ List of 2026 Leaders in Law

Deborah A. Hays, Partner and Chair of Archer’s Board of Directors, has been named to NJBIZ’s 2026 “Leaders in Law” list. This prestigious award recognizes legal professionals for their commitment to the profession, dedication to their communities, and the impact of their leadership on those around them. ...read more

Eric Yun Assumes Prominent Roles in Legal and Civic Institutions

Partner Eric I. Yun, Co-Chair of Archer’s Immigration and Global Mobility Practice, has been appointed Vice President of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania (APABA-PA) and has joined the Board of Trustees of the League of Minority Voters. ...read more

Thomson Reuters Recognizes Deborah Hays and Stuart Goldfarb as 2026 Stand-out Lawyers

Archer is pleased to announce that Thomson Reuters named partners Deborah A. Hays and Stuart R. Goldfarb as Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers, an honor awarded to independently-rated attorneys who demonstrate exceptional client service. ...read more

Melissa Osorio Dibble Reappointed to Three ACTEC Committees

Archer partner Melissa Osorio Dibble has been reappointed to three committees of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC): the Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Committee, the Fiduciary Litigation Committee, and the Professional Responsibility Committee, effective March 2026. Melissa is a Fellow of ACTEC, a national organization of leading trust and estate attorneys. ...read more

Archer Expands Higher Education Team with Former University General Counsel Elizabeth Leo

Archer is pleased to announce that Elizabeth C. Leo, former General Counsel and Title IX Coordinator of Wilkes University, has joined the firm as a partner in its Higher Education Practice. ...read more

Julia Fahl Named to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s Interdisciplinary Advisory Task Force

Archer Public Affairs (APA) is proud to share that APA Director Julia D. Fahl has been appointed to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s Interdisciplinary Advisory Task Force, a broad coalition of leaders from across New Jersey assembled to provide real-world perspective as the incoming administration shapes policy priorities. ...read more

Archer Expands Sports & Entertainment Practice with Addition of Partner Stephen Pina

Archer is pleased to announce that Stephen A. Pina has joined the firm as a Partner in its Sports & Entertainment Practice Group in the Philadelphia office. Stephen brings more than two decades of experience representing artists, creators, athletes, and companies across the film, television, music, digital media, and live entertainment sectors. ...read more

Jordan Rogers Receives City & State Pennsylvania Impact Award

Archer Public Affairs (“APA”) Director Jordan Rogers is a recipient of City & State's 2025 Pennsylvania Impact Award. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving the lives of Pennsylvanians through community service, volunteerism, diversity initiatives, advocacy efforts, and innovation. City & State celebrated the honorees at a special event on December 3 at the Doubletree in Center City Philadelphia. ...read more

Archer Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2026

Archer & Greiner has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked nationally by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area and regionally in 19 practice areas, Archer has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade. ...read more

Gerard DiConza and Corinne Chen Selected to the 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars New York Metro Lists

Archer congratulates Gerard DiConza and Corinne Chen on their selection to the 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. ...read more

Gianfranco A. Pietrafesa Nominated as Fellow of the American College of LLC & Partnership Attorneys

Archer & Greiner is pleased to announce that partner Gianfranco (“Franco”) A. Pietrafesa has been nominated as a Fellow of the American College of LLC & Partnership Attorneys (“the College”). This prestigious honor is a testament to Franco’s exceptional achievements in the field and is reserved for attorneys, judges, and professors who have achieved prominence in limited liability company and partnership law and demonstrated leadership within the legal profession. ...read more

Real Estate Partner Michael Stutman Joins Archer in Philadelphia

Archer continues to advance its strategic growth in Philadelphia with the addition of Michael J. Stutman as a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice. ...read more

Matthew Conley Co-Authors Chapter in New Jersey Environmental Law Handbook

Archer partner Matthew Conley served as a co-author of the Natural Resource Damages chapter in the recently released 10th edition of the New Jersey Environmental Law Handbook, a leading reference published as part of the State Environmental Law Handbooks series. ...read more

Archer Adds Leading Sports, Media, Technology & Entertainment Attorneys Stuart Goldfarb and Robert Auritt

Archer is pleased to announce that industry-leading sports, media and entertainment lawyers Stuart Goldfarb and Robert Auritt have joined the firm as partners in its Sports & Entertainment Practice Group. Both formerly with Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP, Stuart and Robert each bring over 25 years of national experience representing high-profile clients across the sports, media, and entertainment industries. Their arrival marks a strategic expansion of Archer’s practice and expands its presence in key markets, with Stuart based in the firm’s New York office and Robert in Philadelphia. ...read more

Marc Rollo Appointed to Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

Marc Rollo, incoming President of Archer and Chair of the firm’s Environmental Law Practice, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. ...read more

Archer Announces Marc Rollo as Firm President

Archer & Greiner P.C. (“Archer”) is pleased to announce that Marc Rollo has been elected president of the firm, effective January 1, 2026. Marc will succeed Christopher Gibson, who has served in the role of president since 2010. ...read more

Deborah Hays and David Edelstein Recognized by New Jersey Legal Awards

Archer is proud to announce that partners Deborah A. Hays and David F. Edelstein have been recognized by the 2025 New Jersey Legal Awards presented by the New Jersey Law Journal. Deborah Hays, Chair of Archer’s Board of Directors and head of the firm’s Corporate Group, was named a finalist in the “Dealmakers” category, while David Edelstein, a member of the firm’s Environmental Law Group, was selected as a winner in the “Unsung Heroes” category. A winner in the Dealmakers category will be announced at the New Jersey Legal Awards Dinner on October 30, 2025. ...read more

Melissa Osorio Dibble Reappointed to ABA Leadership Roles

Archer partner Melissa Osorio Dibble was recently reappointed as a member of the Leadership and Mentoring Committee and Co-Chair of the Professional Responsibility Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law for the 2025-2026 bar year. A long-term active member of the Section, she has also served as Co-Chair of the Ethics and Malpractice Committee and Co-Chair of the Probate & Fiduciary Litigation Committee in the Litigation, Ethics and Malpractice Group. ...read more

Marie E. Lihotz, P.J.A.D. (Ret.) Receives Richard K. Jeydel Award

On September 11, the Justice Marie L. Garibaldi American Inn of Court for Alternative Dispute Resolution honored Archer attorney Marie E. Lihotz, P.J.A.D. (Ret.) with the Richard K. Jeydel Award, which recognizes civility, professionalism, ethics, and excellence in ADR. The award was presented during the Inn’s September meeting at The Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge. ...read more

Steven Mignogna is Lead Author on Estate and Trust Litigation Treatise

Archer partner Steven K. Mignogna has led a team of Archer attorneys and contributing editors from other firms in publishing Estate and Trust Litigation, the fully updated fourth edition of the authoritative text on New Jersey probate litigation. Published by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE), the treatise has long been a trusted resource for Surrogates, Probate Judges and attorneys across the state and region. ...read more