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Carl G. Archer

Elder law Attorney at Trenton, NJ

4.2   5 reviews

also known as Carl Archer, Carl Archer, Jr.

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  • State Years
    New York - NY 13 years
    New Jersey - NJ 14 years
    Pennsylvania - PA 14 years
  • Licensed for 13 years
    State NY
    Acquired 2010
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 14 years
    State NJ
    Acquired 2008
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 14 years
    State PA
    Acquired 2008
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Excellent Attorney and Team
Tom
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Excellent attorney and compassionate staff
Marco
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About Carl

Learn Carl’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Elder law
    50%
    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.

    15 years, 2,500 cases

  2. Medicaid and medicare
    20%
    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.

    15 years, 2,500 cases

  3. Estate planning
    10%
    Wealth preservation and asset protection planning, including through the use of trusts, life insurance, and succession planning techniques.

    15 years, 2,500 cases

  4. Trusts
    10%
    Wealth preservation and asset protection planning, including through the use of trusts, life insurance, and succession planning techniques.

    15 years, 2,500 cases

  5. Wills and living wills
    10%
    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.

    15 years, 2,500 cases

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.

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Posted by Tom | March 8, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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Excellent Attorney and Team
I researched multiple elder care firms in NJ and eastern PA. We chose Carl's firm due to their expertise, thoroughness and compassion with our situation. We retained them for Asst Living Placement and Medicaid app - and found their knowledge and team structure invaluable while we placed an elder parent in AL. Plan to continue using the firm for all remaining parental legal needs and happily recommend Carl and team. Having gone through the experience with them, feeling very confident in the choice we made of Archer Law vs the other firms with whom we met.
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Posted by Marco | September 23, 2019
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Excellent attorney and compassionate staff
Carl, Lisa and the whole Archer staff helped my mother and I through some hard times in our lives. Dealing with the ailing health of my father with Medicaid (he has now passed) to an accident and was involved in. Carl and his staff always show true professional integrity, compassion and knowledge that put my family at ease through troubling times. I can't express enough the gratitude i have for Carl and Lisa, they are "FAMILY"
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Posted by Dominick | March 23, 2017
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Courteous and helpful!
Carl was very helpful answering questions I had about the administration of my father's estate. He was professional, courteous, and a pleasure to deal with.
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2011
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Mr. Archer came in highly recommended from other attorneys. I find him to be incredibly knowledgeable, honest, friendly, quick to respond to telephone calls, and very reasonable in his billing practices. With his attention to detail and responsiveness, I have no reservations recommending him to my friends and family.
Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2019
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Minor compassion and service. Major fees
Required gigantic fee and did not complete service. No refund. Thousands of dollars (($8500) in his pocket and out of ours (mid 80s seniors)
Response from Carl Archer April 11, 2019
I am sorry that you were not satisfied with the services of our firm. It is difficult to comment on the specific matter because of the value we place on client privacy, but we always try to provide the most extensive representation to clients we can given what a client allows us to do. We have and will continue to discuss the matter offline with you at your request.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Board of Directors
  • Jersey Cares
  • 2013 - Present
  • Principal
  • Archer Law Office
  • 2013 - Present
  • Managing Partner
  • Archer Brogan, LLP
  • 2022 - 2023
  • 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
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Education

  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden
  • JD
  • 2008
  • Rutgers University
  • BA
  • 2005

Legal Cases

  • 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.
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Associations

  • 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
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 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
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Publications

  • Rutgers Law Journal
  • "Regarded as" Disabled- Issues in Employment Discrimination under the ADA
  • 2008
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Speaking Engagements

  • 18th Annual Elder Law Retreat
  • NJ NAELA Legislative Update
  • 2016
  • Monroe Senior Center
  • Caregiver Advocacy
  • 2015
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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Attorney endorsements

Received (32)
Given (41)
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Douglas Greene
Elder law Attorney | Sep 10
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."
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Patricia Agoes
Elder law Attorney | May 15
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."
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Suzana Das
Estate planning Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Carl is a diligent attorney who works tirelessly for his clients!"
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H Sharlin
Unknown Attorney | Mar 21
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!"
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William Morlok
Estate planning Attorney | Jan 07
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."
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Ann Fabrikant
Elder law Attorney | Oct 01
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."
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Brad Micklin
Elder law Attorney | Jun 30
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."
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Mark Kowal
Elder law Attorney | May 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Christian Lassen
Unknown Attorney | Apr 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Bruce Gudin
Estate planning Attorney | Sep 09
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."
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Jeffrey Kerstetter
Elder law Attorney | Jul 26
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."
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Jef Henninger
Elder law Attorney | Jun 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Carl. He is a great lawyer."
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Andres Mejer
Wills and living wills Attorney | Apr 22
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"
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Michael Potter
Elder law Attorney | Feb 14
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."
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Steven Zelinger
Elder law Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Anthony Van Zwaren
Education Attorney | Sep 19
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."
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Michelle Roberson
Elder law Attorney | Aug 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Carl as an experienced attorney and tireless advocate."
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Geraldene Duswalt
Elder law Attorney | Jun 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer as a dedicated lawyer who works tirelessly for his clients."
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Edward Smith
Commercial real estate Attorney | Jun 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Susan Glover
Unknown Attorney | Jun 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Carl is an experienced attorney."
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Anthony Leonard
Personal injury
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Douglas Greene
Social Security & Disability
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Beth Barnhard
Medicaid and medicare
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Grant Ellis
Insurance
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Mark Kowal
Employment and labor
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H Sharlin
Litigation
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Ann Fabrikant
Family
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Michael Rosas
Criminal defense
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Matthew Raphan
Elder law
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Jeffrey Kerstetter
Divorce and separation
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Kristy Bruce
Criminal defense
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Todd Unger
Tax
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Lauren Marinaro
Elder law
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Shana Siegel
Elder law
Patricia M Agoes headshot
Patricia Agoes
Family
Michelle Erika Roberson headshot
Michelle Roberson
Litigation
Geraldene Sherr Duswalt headshot
Geraldene Duswalt
Wills and living wills
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Adam Rosenblum
Social Security & Disability
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Edward Smith
Limited liability company (LLC)
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Susan Glover
Immigration
Trenton Elder law Lawyer Carl G. Archer
Carl G. Archer
Elder law Attorney
Trenton, NJ
Licensed for 14 years
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