De Facto Parenthood: Two Legal Parents, but Consent by Only One

In The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, No. 1231, September Term, 2019: E.N. v. T.R., Opinion by Judge Beachley By: Christopher W. Nicholson, Esquire and Alexis L. Holiday, Esquire On August 25, 2020, the Court of Special Appeals issued a reported opinion in E.N. v. T.R.  The issue, technically one of first impression in…

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Best Practices for Transitioning your Law Firm to a Remote Location

By: Snehal Massey, Esquire and Mary Roby Sanders, Esquire   COVID-19 has thrust our profession, along with the entire world, into a tailspin, forcing us to advance our processes and technologies without giving us advance notice or an option.  In this climate of shutdowns and “new normal” it seems daunting to continue to conduct business…

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Mary Roby Sanders selected to two 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers lists

Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders partner Mary Roby Sanders was selected to two 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers Lists – the Top 100 Lawyers List and the Top 50 Women List. Mary has been listed as a Maryland Super Lawyer every year since 2007. Mary is an AV Preeminent rated attorney who practices exclusively in the area…

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Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders grows with two new attorneys

The law firm of Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders is proud to announce that two new associate attorneys, Alexis L.Holiday and Snehal P. Massey, have joined the firm, expanding the firm’s premier family law practice in Towson, MD. We are excited that Alexis and Snehal have joined the team to further strengthen our firm’s high-quality legal…

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Snehal Massey joins Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders as associate attorney

Snehal Massey joined Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders as an associate attorney in February 2020. Snehal graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law with a concentration in Family Law, where she practiced as a Rule 16 Student Attorney in the Family Law Clinic. Snehal is also trained to serve as a Court-Appointed Child Counsel.…

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Chris Nicholson presents at St. Mary’s County Bar Association Child Counselor Training Seminar

Christopher W. Nicholson, partner at Turnbull Nicholson & Sanders, presented at a Child Counselor Training Seminar, hosted by the St. Mary’s County Bar Association in Leonardtown, Maryland on January 31. Chris received a certificate of appreciation in recognition of his presentation. Chris is a compassionate mediator and skilled courtroom advocate with over 37 years of…

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Associate attorney Alexis L. Holiday joins Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders

Alexis L. Holiday joined Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders as an associate attorney in January 2020, focusing her practice on family law matters. Alexis graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law, cum laude, in 2019, and was a member of the Royal Graham Shannonhouse III Honor Society. While in law school, Alexis was a…

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Chris Nicholson Selected as a Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyer for 2020

Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders partner Christopher W. Nicholson has been selected as a Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyer for 2020 for his work in complex family law. Chris is a compassionate mediator and skilled courtroom advocate with over 37 years of experience who gravitates toward emotionally-charged family law controversies where his clients may fear that…

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All New Maryland Custody Cases Now Require A Parent Plan

Alexis L. Holiday, Esq. Effective January 1, 2020, the Maryland Rules now requires all parents to complete a Parenting Plan during in any custody dispute. A Parenting Plan is a written agreement describing how parents will care for and make decisions for their child(ren). The Parenting Plan acts like any other written agreement between the…

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