News & Insights

Planning a Legacy

Archer’s Estates & Trusts Group was featured in the SJ Magazine profile, “Planning a Legacy,” in the publication’s August 2023 issue. Members of the Estates & Trusts Group discussed who needs an estate plan, the many aspects someone should consider during the estate planning process, and the best time to begin the process. To read the complete article, click here. ...read more

Who's the Boss? Fiduciary Liability and Directed Trusts

Partner Melissa Osorio Dibble co-authored the article, "Who's the Boss? Fiduciary Liability and Directed Trusts," that appeared in the Fall/Winter 2022 issue of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal, published by the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section of the American Bar Association. ...read more

CHARITABLE BEQUESTS: HOW TO MAKE THEM LAST

No one likes talking about death.   ...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

Melissa Osorio Dibble Appointed Co-Chair of American Bar Association Committee

Archer partner, Melissa Osorio Dibble, was recently appointed Co-Chair of the Professional Responsibility Committee in the Litigation and Professional Responsibility Group of the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law for the 2024-2025 bar year. A long-term active member of the Section, Melissa is also a member of the Leadership and Mentoring Committee. She recently served as Co-Chair of the Ethics and Malpractice Committee, as well as Co-Chair of the Probate & Fiduciary Litigation Committee in the Litigation, Ethics and Malpractice Group. ...read more

Melissa Osorio Dibble Reappointed to American Bar Association Committee

Archer partner, Melissa Osorio Dibble, was recently reappointed to the Leadership and Mentoring Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law for the 2024-2025 bar year. A long-term active member of the Section, Melissa also serves as Co-Chair of the Professional Responsibility Committee. She recently served as Co-Chair of the Ethics and Malpractice Committee, as well as Co-Chair of the Probate & Fiduciary Litigation Committee in the Litigation, Ethics and Malpractice Group.  ...read more

“I Will Survive” – Confronting Bullying in the Legal Field

Partner Melissa Dibble will be presenting the program “I Will Survive” – Confronting Bullying in the Legal Field, at the ACTEC 2025 Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting. Despite ethics and professionalism, bullying continues to be an issue in the legal industry. Recent studies have revealed that bullying can come from inside and outside of the organization by professionals of every level. Join Melissa and other panelists as they share the best practices to combat bullying, including addressing generational differences among attorneys and the impact on historically underrepresented groups. ...read more

13th Annual Estate Litigation Seminar

Join Archer’s Estate & Trust Litigation Group for our 13th Annual Estate Litigation Seminar, a complimentary program exploring the latest legal developments in trust, estate and fiduciary litigation. ...read more

Will, Tax & Estate Planning Workshop

Archer partner Melissa Dibble will be presenting the program “Will, Tax & Estate Planning Workshop,” hosted by Samaritan. Melissa will be joined by fellow Samaritan Planned Giving Committee Members as they work with attendees to navigate important decisions, changes due to certain life events and estate planning that affect a will. Learn the importance of your will, explore other tax saving and estate planning options, and get your questions answered. The workshop is free, but registration is required. ...read more