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Three's Company: Can a Nonsignatory to an Arbitration Agreement Compel or Be Compelled to Arbitrate?

The proliferation of arbitration agreements in consumer and business contracts presents challenges when a dispute, governed by an arbitration agreement, also involves claims against or advanced by a third party, who is not party to that arbitration agreement. ...read more

Up Close & Personal - With the Matrimonial and Family Law Team of Archer & Greiner

"Up Close & Personal - With the Matrimonial and Family Law Team of Archer & Greiner" By: Liz Hunter, Suburban Family Magazine (August 2021). ...read more

It's Not too Late to Settle: Meet CASP

It’s Not too Late to Settle: Meet CASP, APPELLATE ANSWERS: The Civil Appeals Settlement Program, administered by the Appellate Division, has a settlement rate of over 40%, and a very attractive price tag—it’s free. By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa, New Jersey Law Journal (March 2020) ...read more

SJ Magazine Mediation Roundtable

Archer attorney, the Hon. Marie Lihotz (Ret.), recently joined the SJ Magazine Mediation Roundtable to discuss the difference between getting divorced in courts and using a mediator. To view an excerpt from the roundtable, click here.   ...read more

Stephanie Zane and Marie Lihotz Interviewed for the Law360 Pulse Article "Archer Leaders Talk Growing Use of ADR in NJ Family Law"

Law360 Pulse recently interviewed Archer Family Law attorneys, Stephanie J. Zane and the Hon. Judge Marie E. Lihotz (Ret.), regarding the current state and future of family law in New Jersey. Jake Maher’s article “Archer Leaders Talk Growing Use of ADR in NJ Family Law,” is centered around the interview. ...read more

Marie Lihotz Featured in NJ Law Journal Article "’It’s Part of the Judicial System Now’: Retired Judges Say ADR Is Here to Stay"

Archer’s Marie Lihotz was recently featured in the NJ Law Journal article, “’It’s Part of the Judicial System Now’: Retired Judges Say ADR Is Here to Stay.” The article, written by Charles Toutant, is centered around the growth of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It addresses how the COVID-related backlog and judge shortages have played into the continued demand for the state’s mediators and arbitrators ADR services. ...read more

Marie Lihotz P.J.A.D. (Ret.) Receives Professional Lawyer of the Year Award

Archer proudly congratulates attorney Marie E. Lihotz P.J.A.D. (Ret.) who is a 2024 Professional Lawyer of the Year Award recipient. The Burlington County Bar Association selected Judge Lihotz to receive the BCBA NJSBA 2024 Professionalism Award. The award is given to those attorneys who represent the best of the legal profession, who are known for their legal acumen, public service and for inspiring other attorneys to succeed.  ...read more

Judge Marie E. Lihotz, P.J.A.D. (Ret.) Inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

Archer is pleased to announce that Hon. Marie E. Lihotz (Ret.) has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals is the foremost professional organization for mediators and arbitrators distinguished by their hands-on experience in the field of civil and commercial conflict resolution. Membership is by invitation only and all Academy members have been thoroughly reviewed and found to meet stringent practice criteria. ...read more

Archer: Offering a client-driven approach to family law

SJ Magazine featured an article titled “Archer: Offering a Client-Driven Approach to Family Law” covering the services provided by Archer’s Family Law Group. The magazine describes the Family Law Group as being ‘the gold standard solution for family legal situations,’ and ‘being a well-known South Jersey presence for almost a century.’ ...read more

Demonstration of Facilitative and Evaluative Mediations

Hon. Marie E. Lihotz (Ret.) will serve as a speaker for the session, "Demonstration of Facilitative and Evaluative Mediations," of the Divorce Mediation Track  of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators (NJAPM) 2024 Annual Fall Conference. This conference is for both civil and family practitioners. This program qualifies for CLE credit.  ...read more

12th Annual Estate Litigation Seminar

Join Archer's Estate & Trust Litigation Group for our annual complimentary estate litigation seminar. Archer attorneys and guest speakers will present a review of new case law and other significant developments on trust, estate and fiduciary litigation from the region and around the country.Date & Time:September 25, 2024 (in-person)8:00 AM - 1:00 PMLocation: ...read more

Hon. Marie E. Lihotz (Ret.) to Present at NJSBA’s 2024 Family Law Symposium

Hon. Marie E. Lihotz (Ret.) will serve as a speaker at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s 2024 Family Law Symposium in New Brunswick, NJ. Her panel information is as follows: ...read more