Jennifer A. Archer

Jennifer represents a wide variety of clients, focusing her practice on both general civil litigation and immigration. In the civil litigation arena, Jennifer handles matters ranging from mechanic's liens and construction litigation to real estate disputes and landlord-tenant issues, and everything in between.

She also advises individuals and businesses alike on complex immigration matters. From filing family-based or employment-based petitions to helping individuals adjust status and consular process, Jennifer helps her clients through all phases of the immigration process. Additionally, she litigates matters in immigration court, helping clients defend against removal and deportation.

Jennifer joined Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman in 2002, and became a shareholder in the firm in 2009. She received her undergraduate degree in 1997 from the University of Tulsa and then attended law school at the University of Maine School of Law, where she graduated in 2000 cum laude. After graduating from law school, Jennifer clerked for the Maine Superior Court with the Hon. Justices Nancy Mills, Robert E. Crowley, Thomas E. Humphrey and Stephen L. Perkins. The following year, she served as law clerk to the Hon. Justice Donald G. Alexander of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.

Education

J.D., University of Maine School of Law, cum laude (2000)
B.A., University of Tulsa (1997)

Bar Admissions

Maine
Massachusetts
U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
First Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional and Civic Activities

Jennifer places great emphasis on helping the immigrant community. For many years, she has provided pro bono legal services to immigrants as a panel member of the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project. She is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, serving in 2009 as a member of the Consumer Protection Committee. Throughout the years, Jennifer has also presented seminars for human resource professionals on business immigration issues.

Jennifer also is a member of the Maine Board of Bar Examiners, serving as Secretary in 2008 and 2009.

Portland Press Herald Article-Calls soar for aid with asylum applications.

Distinctions and Recognitions

Jennifer Archer was selected for inclusion in the 2011 New England Super Lawyers as a New England Rising Star in the fields of immigration and general litigation. New England Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding attorneys based on peer recognition and professional achievement.

The Maine Bar Foundation, a non-profit grant giving agency, honored Jennifer A. Archer with the Arnie MacDonald Maine Bar Fellows New Lawyer Award in January 2011. The award is reserved for a lawyer licensed to practice in any jurisdiction for less than 10 years who has demonstrated an “uncompromising dedication to integrity and high personal and professional ethical standards,” exemplified the “ideals of increasing access to justice,” “[m]ade outstanding and recognized contributions to the legal profession and to the public good through Pro Bono service,” and demonstrated “a strong commitment to the objectives and purposes of the Maine Bar Foundation.”

Jennifer was awarded Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project's 2009 Attorney of the Year Award for "donating countless hours to the representation of noncitizens and for her deep dedication to the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project and to Maine's immigrants."

The University of Maine School of Law Women's Law Assocation honored Jennifer with the 2007 Outstanding Alumna Award "in recognition of her distinguished achievements in legal practice and her noteworthy contributions to the Maine Bar."

In 2007, Jennifer was appointed by Governor Baldacci to the Maine Board of Bar Examiners.