I am an elder law attorney. I help seniors and their caregivers manage, qualify for, and pay for healthcare. I make sure seniors are protected and that no one takes advantage of their vulnerability to steal money or property from them. I handle legal issues like Medicaid planning and applications, estate planning and administration, guardianships, probate litigation, and Veterans' Aid and Attendance applications. I find customized solutions for every client's situation.
Practice areas
Application for Medicaid benefits and estate planning and administration; consumer and estate litigation on behalf of elderly clients. Applications for Veteran's Aid and Attendance pension benefits.
14 years, 2,500 cases
A substantial portion of my practice involves assisting clients with applications for Medicaid benefits at home and in an assisted living or nursing home setting. I also do asset planning and preservation for those with concerns about long-term care.
14 years, 2,500 cases
Wealth preservation and asset protection planning, including through the use of trusts, life insurance, and succession planning techniques.
14 years, 2,500 cases
Wealth preservation and asset protection planning, including through the use of trusts, life insurance, and succession planning techniques.
14 years, 2,500 cases
Estate packages including wills, powers of attorney,and healthcare directives to complement wealth preservation and asset protection planning, including through the use of trusts, life insurance, and succession planning techniques.
14 years, 2,500 cases
Languages spoken
English
Archer Brogan, LLP
2235 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd
Trenton, NJ, 08619
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29 East Railroad Avenue
Jamesburg, NJ, 08831
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74 Brick Blvd
Brick, NJ, 08723
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941 East Main Street
Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
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200 West Route 38
Moorestown, NJ, 08057
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2010 | 02/24/2022 |
NJ | Active | 2008 | 02/28/2022 |
PA | Active | 2008 | 05/28/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | NJ Super Lawyers | 2022 |
Rising Star | NJ Super Lawyers | 2021 |
Rising Star | New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
Rising Star | New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
Rising Star | New Jersey Super Lawyer | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
New Leader of the Bar | New Jersey Law Journal | 2016 |
Rising Star | New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
Certified Elder Law Attorney | National Elder Law Foundation | 2015 |
Rising Star | New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Accredited VA Attorney | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2012 |
Excellence in Trusts and Estates | American College of Trust and Estates Counsel | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Archer Brogan, LLP | 2022 - Present |
Board of Directors | Jersey Cares | 2013 - Present |
Principal | Archer Law Office, LLC | 2013 - 2022 |
Associate | Maselli Warren, PC | 2011 - 2013 |
President | Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of New Jersey | 2010 - 2012 |
Attorney | Macron & Cowhey, P.C. | 2009 - 2011 |
Principal | Law Office of Carl Archer | 2009 - 2011 |
General Counsel | Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of New Jersey | 2009 - 2014 |
Judicial Law Clerk | Superior Court of New Jersey | 2008 - 2009 |
Law Clerk | Richard M. Cohen, Esq. | 2007 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New Jersey State Bar Association | Chair, Elder and Disability Law Section (Board 2017-pres) | 2021 - Present |
National Elder Law Foundation | Member | 2015 - Present |
New Jersey State Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Jersey Cares | Board of Directors | 2013 - Present |
New Jersey State Bar Association Elder and Disability Law Section | Member | 2013 - Present |
NAELA, NJ Chapter | Member | 2012 - Present |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2011 - Present |
NJ NAELA | Immediate Past President | 2017 - 2018 |
NJ NAELA | President | 2016 - 2017 |
NJ NAELA | President-Elect | 2015 - 2016 |
NJ NAELA | Secretary | 2014 - 2015 |
Mercer County Bar Association | Member | 2011 - 2013 |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 2010 - 2011 |
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of New Jersey | Corporate Board President | 2010 - 2012 |
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of New Jersey | General Counsel | 2009 - 2014 |
Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | 2008 - 2010 |
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of New Jersey | Corporate Board Treasurer | 2008 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Archer Brogan, LLP | Elder Law Blog | 2022 |
Reuters | What Happens When You Walk Away From Your Home? | 2012 |
New Jersey Law Journal | Lawyer Who Beat Bona Fide Office Rule in New York Draws Amici on Appeal | 2012 |
Intuit.com | Filing Taxes After Filing for Bankruptcy | 2012 |
Private Wealth | Inheritances with a Catch | 2012 |
Mercer County Woman | No Shame in Seeking a Second Chance Through Bankruptcy | 2011 |
Maselli Warren | Maselli Warren Law Blog | 2011 |
Newark Star-Ledger | Irate law school grads say they were misled about job prospects | 2010 |
ABA Journal | Angry Law Grads Beef, Blog and Move On | 2010 |
My Legal Blog | Just in Case: Common Sense Thoughts on the Legal Profession | 2009 |
Rutgers Law Journal | "Regarded as" Disabled- Issues in Employment Discrimination under the ADA | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden | JD | 2008 |
Rutgers University | BA | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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18th Annual Elder Law Retreat | NJ NAELA Legislative Update | 2016 |
Monroe Senior Center | Caregiver Advocacy | 2015 |
The Fine Print | Caregiver Stress | 2014 |
Waddell & Reed | Using Estate and Elder Law Attorneys in Your Practice | 2013 |
New Jersey State Bar Association | Your Client's Dead - Now What? | 2013 |
Monroe Twp Adult Education | Paying for the Healthcare of a Loved One | 2013 |
Hopewell Township Library | Senior Preparedness Lecture | 2013 |
Elder Law Retreat | Young Lawyers Panel | 2013 |
Elder Law Basics CLE | Elder Law | 2013 |
Residences at Forsgate | Advance Directive Clinic | 2012 |
Monroe Township Adult Education | Will/POA Clinics | 2012 |
Monroe Township Adult Education | Medicare and Insurance Issues Panel | 2012 |
Monroe Township Adult Education | Medicaid Basics | 2012 |
Live CLE Event | Estate Planning Basics | 2012 |
Ignite Princeton 3 | Medicaid Basics | 2011 |
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of NJ Leadership Seminar | Entrepreneurship Panel | 2011 |
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of New Jersey | Law and Career Planning | 2010 |
Alzheimer's Association | Estate Planning | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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M.S. v. DMAHS | Vacated and remanded |
Waivers and Contract Review | Successful update of company contracts and waivers. |
Jacobson v. U.S. | Vacated and remanded. |
Medicaid Application of J.W. | I made a successful application to Medicaid for this client. |
Wills- various individuals | Completed, legally sufficient documents |
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Douglas Greene, Elder law Attorney on Sep 10, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Carl and his amazing staff helped me prepare and file my first and only medicaid application for a client. Thanks to his help, it sailed through despite its complexity. Carl and his staff are not only effective and knowledgeable, they are also very good natured. I regularly see Carl at NJSBA meetings where is a wealth of information on Elder and Disability Law topics. He formerly ran a New Jersey advocacy group for elder law attorneys. I highly recommend him.
Patricia Agoes, Elder law Attorney on May 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Carl's expertise in elder law is exceptional. He has the ability to assist client's when they are often faced with emergency situations. He can assist in elder law planning that will protect the cleint and provide the care needed. He is accessible to his clients and provides the necessary time and attention to their needs.
Douglas Greene, Elder law Attorney on Sep 10, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Carl and his amazing staff helped me prepare and file my first and only medicaid application for a client. Thanks to his help, it sailed through despite its complexity. Carl and his staff are not only effective and knowledgeable, they are also very good natured. I regularly see Carl at NJSBA meetings where is a wealth of information on Elder and Disability Law topics. He formerly ran a New Jersey advocacy group for elder law attorneys. I highly recommend him.
Patricia Agoes, Elder law Attorney on May 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Carl's expertise in elder law is exceptional. He has the ability to assist client's when they are often faced with emergency situations. He can assist in elder law planning that will protect the cleint and provide the care needed. He is accessible to his clients and provides the necessary time and attention to their needs.
Suzana Das, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Carl is a diligent attorney who works tirelessly for his clients!
H Sharlin, Unknown Attorney on Mar 21, 2015
Relationship: Friend
Carl is a hardworking and very intelligent attorney. I would refer to him my own family, friends and clients and have done so. I highly recommend him!
William Morlok, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Archer. I know Mr. Archer to be a respected member of the legal community. I highly recommend him.
Ann Fabrikant, Elder law Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have known Carl as a friend, and recently as an adversary. In addition to always being prepared and so knowledgeable, Carl's goal is to always do right by the client. And he does.
Brad Micklin, Elder law Attorney on Jun 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Carl Archer is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.
Mark Kowal, Elder law Attorney on May 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Bruce Gudin, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is aggressive and smart. He knows estate planning law inside and out. I have referred cases to him and my clients always say that he is an exceptional, diligent, and attentive attorney. Bruce Gudin, Esq.
Jeffrey Kerstetter, Elder law Attorney on Jul 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Archer is a compassionate and diligent advocate for his clients. I have found him to be an excellent attorney and I have no reservations about sending clients to him for representation.
Jef Henninger, Elder law Attorney on Jun 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Carl. He is a great lawyer.
Andres Mejer, Wills and living wills Attorney on Apr 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have discussed a number of cases with Carl and found him knowledgeable and trust worthy. He will give you honest advice in your time of need. Precisely what you want from an attorney. You can trust Carl for your trust and estates needs
Michael Potter, Elder law Attorney on Feb 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Archer's responses on Avvo.Com to questions posed are always professional, polished and to the point. I am pleased to give him my Peer Endorsement. He is a credit to the legal profession.
Steven Zelinger, Elder law Attorney on Jan 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Anthony Van Zwaren, Education Attorney on Sep 19, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I am on a network that Mr. Archer is always on, and I find him to be most informed and helpful in answering questions posed by fellow attorneys.
Michelle Roberson, Elder law Attorney on Aug 21, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Carl as an experienced attorney and tireless advocate.
Geraldene Duswalt, Elder law Attorney on Jun 30, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer as a dedicated lawyer who works tirelessly for his clients.
Edward Smith, Commercial real estate Attorney on Jun 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Susan Glover, Unknown Attorney on Jun 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Carl is an experienced attorney.