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In the MA Appeals Court case,?S.S. v. S.S.,?Turco Legal partner Maureen Booth?successfully argued that the Probate and Family Court erred in deviating from the presumptive durational limits on alimony during a divorce proceeding. The probate court ordered the husband to pay alimony to the wife potentially for the rest of her life. Had the probate judge not deviated from the durational limits, the husband's alimony obligation would have instead ended about eight years post-divorce. The Appeals Court agreed with Booth and the husband's alimony obligation will now terminate according to the applicable durational limit. Our congratulations to Attorney Booth?on this win. Click here to read our full blog article on this case: https://lnkd.in/eRWUsRVG

We are pleased to welcome Attorney Effie Tchobanian to Turco Legal. Tchobanian is a Certified Financial Litigator* whose representation in divorce cases has presented complex and challenging issues, including the unique financials encountered in representing top executives, professional athletes, land developers, and entrepreneurs. Her representation has included the division of multi-million-dollar estates and other unique assets, and custodial issues. It has also required the tracking of offshore accounts, dissolution of business assets, and contempt actions. Tchobanian is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, as well as the United States District Court, the United States Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Welcome to the team, Effie! Click to read her full bio: https://lnkd.in/g6wNHrjm *Tchobanian is a member of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (“AACFL”), from which she earned her Certified Financial Litigator designation. The AACFL is a private organization, whose standards for certification are not regulated by a state authority or the American Bar Association. To learn more about the AACFL’s professional standards, click here: https://lnkd.in/e6Wrwy9D

Pro Bono Spotlight: Akosua Agyepong, Esq. Attorney Akosua Agyepong is a cornerstone in the Worcester County legal community. A family law attorney at Turco Legal, PC Attorney Agyepong specializes in custody-related matters, as well as child support, divorce, and guardianship cases. Attorney Agyepong has been a volunteer with Community Legal Aid’s pro bono programs since 2018, and in that time has demonstrated an outstanding and exceptional commitment to providing pro bono legal services to Central Massachusetts’ most underserved and vulnerable community members. In fact, Attorney Agyepong is a recipient of the 2024 Adams Pro Bono Publico Award, named by the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services. The Adams Awards honor Massachusetts lawyers, law students, law firms, and legal organizations that have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to providing pro bono services for the benefit of individuals of limited means over time. Attorney Agyepong was nominated in large part for her service with CLA’s pro bono programs, including the UMass Memorial Health Medical-Legal Partnership and the Worcester Probate and Family Court Lawyer for the Day program. Attorney Agyepong has also advocated on behalf of numerous CLA clients in education matters, guardianship cases, and family law matters, and she has not shied away from working on cases outside of her comfort zone. CLA and the Worcester community have been fortunate to benefit from Attorney Agyepong’s pro bono service for the past six years. We are honored to have her continued support and thank her immensely for her dedication to serving Worcester County’s most vulnerable community members. Read about Attorney Agyepong's 2024 Pro Bono Publico Award: https://lnkd.in/gr5F86zD View the full 2024 Pro Bono Honor Roll at communitylegal.org

Congratulations to Akosua Agyepong, Esq. on receiving a prestigious Adams Pro Bono Publico Award from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ("SJC") Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services. The SJC Standing Committee recognized Agyepong for her service with Community Legal Aid’s pro bono programs, including the Worcester Probate and Family Court lawyer for the day program and UMass Memorial Health Medical-Legal Partnership. This honor highlights Agyepong's commitment to justice and compassion for others, which make a profound impact in our community. We couldn’t be prouder, Akosua! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ehwc_36M Pictured left to right: Owusuaa Agyare, Akosua Agyepong, and Gladys Achiaa

Congratulations to Turco Legal attorneys Kristine Ann Cummings, Jessica MacRae Sousa, Damian Turco, and Andrea Wells, Esq. on being selected to the 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list, and Turco Legal attorneys Akosua Agyepong, Esq., Amanda Gnau, and Melina Mu?oz Turco on being selected to the 2024 Massachusetts Rising Stars list. Every year, the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists recognize no more than 5 percent and 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state, respectively. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

We are pleased to announce that the Worcester-based family law firm, Sequel Law, has joined Turco Legal, further enhancing our presence and capabilities in the Worcester and central Massachusetts area. In turn, we enthusiastically welcome attorneys Akosua Agyepong, Esq. and Brian Waller, and paralegal Owusuaa Agyare to the Turco Legal team. Agyepong,?Waller, and Agyare bring a wealth of experience and knowledge with them. They're fierce advocates, reasonable in approach, and have excellent client satisfaction. There's no question about it—they'll fit right in at Turco Legal! Welcome to the team, Akosua, Brian, and Owusuaa!

Time is running out to join us for our 2nd Annual MBA Fall Festival & Run for Justice, this weekend, on Sunday, Sept. 22! Whether you are running or just attending the festival, make plans to join us for this fun legal community event at Herter Park along the Charles -- and bring your family and friends! Thank you to our event sponsors: Morrison Mahoney, Turco Legal, Barnes & Thornburg, Santoro & Gray, Arrowood LLP, Expert Institute and Law Offices of Samuel A. Segal. For more information and to register for the festival (it's FREE), run, or to become a sponsor visit: https://lnkd.in/dsReVcaY

We can’t officially say goodbye to summer without giving a shout-out to the Yankee Homecoming crew—they did it again! Turco Legal loved hosting a gardening table at this year’s Family Day, where kids got creative and put their skills to the test. A big thanks to the Newburyport Yankee Homecoming volunteers for organizing such a fun event!

The Worcester Red Sox brought the fun on Tuesday night! Damian Turco had the privilege of throwing the first pitch of the game and the #WooSox went on to win against the Toledo Mud Hens. Thanks to the Massachusetts Bar Association, Worcester attorney, Geoff Spofford, and the WooSox for this unforgettable experience! Check out the photos in the comments. Photo credit: Ashley Green

Andrea Wells, Esq. has been named to the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America? for Family Law. Wells has been recognized in Best Lawyers? since 2024. Congratulations, Andrea! For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gXaXxzQ