Two attorneys specializing in representing nonprofit organizations recently shuttered their Philadelphia-based boutique to join Archer & Greiner PC and gain access to the firm’s wider reach and deeper resources.

Noel A. Fleming and Kayci D. Petenko have been welcomed as partners in Archer & Greiner’s Philadelphia office, the firm announced Monday. Fleming and Petenko co-founded their own law firm in July 2019 and decided after more than four years to close the office and move across the street to Archer & Greiner.

“This was a robust opportunity to further our practice, especially into New Jersey,” Petenko told Law360 Pulse in an interview Wednesday. “We are also getting access to the firm’s resources and support, which is great for our clients.” Fleming and Petenko said all their clients supported the move to Archer & Greiner and joined them in the transition.

The two were already familiar with attorneys at the firm, including partner Frances McElhill in the Voorhees, New Jersey office, and both were comfortable with Archer & Greiner’s reputation. “We did our due diligence and spoke with other firms that had worked with Archer,” Fleming said. “Every person we talked to said the firm has a great culture and good, quality people to deal with. That was very attractive to us.”

Fleming and Petenko will continue their practices representing nonprofit, charitable, and tax-exempt organizations in all areas of their operations, from creation to dissolution.

“Noel and Kayci joining Archer presents an exciting opportunity for our firm and further strengthens our services already being provided to our nonprofit clients,” Chris Gibson, president of Archer & Greiner, said in a statement. “We are always looking for our strategic services and capabilities to match our clients’ needs. With their broad background across different practice areas and invaluable perspectives, they will significantly bolster our exceptional team of attorneys supporting, advocating for, and partnering with our nonprofit clients.

With his varied background, Fleming has developed a reputation in the nonprofit industry providing a full array of legal services to his clients, including in the areas of corporate law and governance, charitable trusts, federal, state and local tax matters, fiduciary duties, charitable fundraising, and related matters. He regularly acts as outside counsel to a variety of nonprofit organizations advising on a broad manner of issues impacting their operations.

Active in the nonprofit community, he is the Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Charitable Organizations Committee. He has been a long-time course planner and presenter for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Annual Nonprofit Institute and is an adjunct professor at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. Noel received his law degree, M.B.A., and LL.M. in taxation from Temple University Beasley School of Law.

Petenko’s practice focuses on advising a variety of nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations, public charities, and donor-advised funds. She has significant experience representing clients in corporate, financial, and litigation matters. She also brings to her practice a deep knowledge of and experience advising clients on the nuances of tax law as it applies to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations.

An active member of the nonprofit community, Petenko serves on the Tax Council for the Philadelphia Bar Association and the Charitable Organizations Committee Council for the Pennsylvania Bar Association. She is an adjunct professor at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. Kayci received her law degree and M.B.A. from Rutgers University and her LL.M. in taxation from Temple University Beasley School of Law.

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