Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Now Accepting Nominations for PDA Awards


As we have in years past, our Annual Conference is a time to honor parental defense attorneys for a job well done.  We hope you will nominate those attorneys who have made remarkable contributions and efforts this year.

The categories for the awards are:

  • Rookies of the Year
  • Excellence in Trial Advocacy
  • Excellence in Appellate Advocacy
  • Lifetime Achievement
  • Special Award (for unique contributions)


There are two ways you can make your nominations.

1.  Through our website by using the following link HERE.

2.  By printing the form, found HERE, and submitting it to Aaron Bartholomew.

Please make all submission by 5 p.m. on April 8, 2015.


Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Disabled Massachusetts Mom gets her daughter back


We recently posted regarding the findings by the Department of Justice that Massachusetts had violated the civil rights of a disabled mother when her two day old baby was removed.  You can see the original post HERE.

Last week a judged granted the grandmother custody to the now two year old.  You can follow the story HERE.