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 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 Malprac ...read more ...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 & Fiducia ...read more ...read more

Melissa Osorio Dibble Appointed to ACTEC Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Committee

Archer partner, Melissa Osorio Dibble, was recently appointed to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Committee of The American College of Trust and Estate
Counsel (ACTEC). She will serve a 3-year term. Earlier this year, Melissa was elected by the Board of Regents of The American College of Trust and Estate
Counsel as a Fellow. ...read more

Bullying in the Legal Profession

Melissa Dibble will be presenting the program “Bullying in the Legal Profession,” at the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estates
Law Annual RPTE National CLE Conference.  ...read more

To Breach or not to Breach

Melissa Dibble will be presenting the program “To Breach or not to Breach,” at the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estates Law
Annual RPTE National CLE Conference.  ...read more

Covering Your Assets: Tools for Safeguarding Trustee Decision Making

Melissa Dibble will be presenting the program “Covering Your Assets: Tools for Safeguarding Trustee Decision Making,” at the American Bar Association
Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Annual RPTE National CLE Conference.  ...read more