MANASQUAN, NJ, October 01, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Anna C. Pelligra, Esq., has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. All Marquis Who's Who individuals profiled are selected on the basis of noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, position, dedication to their profession, and prominence in their chosen field.

Ms. Pelligra has distinguished herself as the owner and founder of Anna Catherine Pelligra Law LLC, also known as ACP Law, since 2024. In this capacity, she has demonstrated her commitment to client service and professional excellence. Her personalized approach includes meeting with clients to understand their unique goals and concerns, advising on complex trust and estate matters, and drafting tailored estate planning documents, one client at a time. She regularly collaborates with financial advisors, fiduciaries, accountants and other professionals to ensure her clients receive comprehensive guidance.

Before establishing ACP Law, Ms. Pelligra served as an associate attorney at various boutique trust and estate firms in Monmouth and Morris Counties. In those roles, she concentrated her practice on trust and estate law, where she advised clients on estate planning, probate, trust administration, fiduciary litigation, and will contest matters. She gained extensive experience counseling families on wealth transfer strategies, preparing sophisticated estate planning documents, and guiding fiduciaries through the administration of estates. Her work also involved representing clients in sensitive family matters, advocating for their interests with clarity and compassion. These experiences not only sharpened her technical skills in trust and estate law but also deepened her commitment to building strong client relationships and providing personalized, results-oriented legal guidance.

Prior to beginning her legal career, Ms. Pelligra dedicated a decade to serving as an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard with the Manasquan Beach Patrol. The daily physical and mental challenges of Ocean Rescue Lifeguarding not only deepened her sense of community, but also sharpened her skills in quick decision making, responsibility, and proactive planning for the challenges posed by the ocean's unpredictable conditions.

Ms. Pelligra grew up in Manasquan, New Jersey where she was inspired by her father, a physician who established his own practice four decades ago, and by her mother, a published beadwork artist and small business owner. Their caring and entrepreneurial spirits encouraged Ms. Pelligra's pursuit of independence and leadership within her own chosen career path.

Her approach to legal practice is deeply influenced by her philanthropic values, instilled during 13 years of Catholic school education and reinforced through her involvement in NCAA team athletics and Panhellenic sorority. These experiences have shaped her belief in prioritizing the well-being of others and is evident in the individualized approach to each client's needs and concerns.

Ms. Pelligra's academic background has been instrumental in shaping her career trajectory. She earned her Juris Doctor from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Her undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. Throughout her academic journey, Ms. Pelligra received numerous accolades for both her NCAA academic and athletic achievements, including Academic Honor Roll, Outstanding Sports Management Student of the Year, All Sportsmanship Team, and First and Second Team All Middle Atlantic Conference Swimming Honors.

Numerous professional and community organizations round out Ms. Pelligra's résumé. These membership organizations throughout her career include, but are not limited to, the New Jersey State Bar Association, Monmouth County Bar Association, Morris County Bar Association, Estate Planning Councils of North and Central Jersey, Monmouth Ocean Development Council, Referral Network of Jersey Shore, Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce and Manasquan Chamber of Commerce, as well as other local networking groups that foster collaboration and community engagement.

Ms. Pelligra also cultivates professional relationships by hosting her own networking events, creating opportunities for meaningful connections within the legal and local business communities.

Recognizing that planning for the future can be both complex and emotional, Ms. Pelligra approaches each situation with compassion, sensitivity, and deep understanding of the law. Her commitment is to guide clients through the intricacies of estate planning with personalized attention and care.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Ms. Pelligra is an avid swimmer and marathon trainee who also enjoys spending time at the beach and with her family.

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