Recent News
Chris Nicholson Receives Top Family Law Attorney Award
On September 13, 2019 Chris was proud to be honored with the Maryland Award of Excellence: Top Family Law Attorney at the 2019 Legends of the Boardroom — presented by the Maryland State Bar Association and Judicial Events.
Judicial College of Maryland, Department of Judicial Education, Family Law University
Mary and Chris were excited to have been invited to teach this week at the Judicial College of Maryland, Department of Judicial Education, Family Law University. Mary spoke on alimony and child support, while Chris spoke on Maryland Rule 9-207 (Joint Statement) and marital property. Both Mary and Chris were proud to have again been…
The Advocate recognizes Mary Sanders receiving the Beverly A. Groner Award
The Advocate, published by the Baltimore County Bar Association, featured an article written by Nicole Rush, regarding Mary receiving the Beverly A. Groner Award at this year’s MSBA Legal Summit and Annual Meeting.
Chris Nicholson concluded teaching Summer 2019 course with the University of Maryland
As an Adjunct Faculty Member in the Francis King Carey School of Law at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Chris just concluded teaching, along with Kerry E. Lingenfelter, Esquire, Family Law (three (3) credits), for the Summer 2019. Chris has previously taught the Family Law class and was invited back to do so again for…
AAML and BVR National Divorce Conference
Chris, Mary and Becky just returned from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Business Valuation Resources National Divorce Conference. This cutting edge Conference addressed such issues as Valuing Complex Organizational Structures in Marital Dissolutions; Blockchain & Crypto Currency; and Complex Cash Flows: Analyzing Multiple Income Sources. Mary continues on to the International Academy of…
Alaina Storie co-moderated the Second Annual Multi-Jurisdictional Family Law Judges’ Panel
On April 17th, Alaina Storie co-moderated the Second Annual Multi-Jurisdictional Family Law Judges’ Panel, held at Woodholme Country Club. Judges from Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Harford County, Howard County, and Carroll County spoke about high conflict custody cases, and the specific procedures followed in their jurisdiction. It was a well attended and very informative program….
Mary Sanders and Chris Nicholson presenting at the AAML’s Family Law 101: The Basics of family Law Cases for Pro Bono Attorneys
On April 30th, the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers presented Family Law 101: The Basics of family Law Cases for Pro Bono Attorneys. Mary Sanders developed the Program, moderated the Program and presented at the Program on Exceptions to the Magistrate’s Report and Recommendation. Chris Nicholson also presented during the afternoon…
Chris Nicholson attends AAML Mid-Year Meeting
Chris Nicholson is pictured at the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Mid-Year Meeting along with other Members of the Admissions Standards and Procedure Committee. In addition to his work with the Admissions Standards and Procedure Committee, Chris currently serves on the Board of Directors for American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. In December 2018, Chris completed…
Chris Nicholson rides with “Team Matthew” at the 30th Annual Ocean to Bay Bike Tour
On Saturday, April 27th, Chris Nicholson was a part of Team Matthew, which completed the 30th Annual Ocean to Bay Bike Tour. Team Matthew is pictured here at the finish line (that is Chris in the bright banana-colored jersey) after completing their 60-mile bike tour. Next up for Team Matthew is the Nanticoke Triathlon on…