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A Massey, Stotser & Nichols, PC (MSN) partner, Randy Nichols, recently had the honor of presenting an oral argument to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Nichols handles a multitude of appellate matters every year, but it is quite rare for the Appellate Court to request that the lawyers travel to Montgomery to present arguments. […]

Every land or property owner owes a duty of care to visitors of the property to protect them from injuries, or not do anything to contribute to the potential chance of injury. The level of care depends on the type of visitor in question. In Alabama, there are three different categories visitors to land or […]

Purchasing a home is an exciting time in one’s life. Whether it is a starter home for you and your new spouse to begin your lives together, a home for your family to grow in, or a home that you have worked hard to afford and enjoy your life in, buying a home brings about […]

Grandparent visitation rights are governed by Alabama Code § 30-3-4.2 (2016). Essentially, the law protects the primacy of a parent’s right to deny visitation with a grandchild, but allows a grandparent to challenge that denial under some circumstances.The previous version of the law was struck down by the Alabama Supreme Court as being unconstitutional. The […]

Not every legal issue results in a trial or court room proceeding. In fact, a majority of legal issues are settled outside of the courtroom. There are many different types of alternative dispute resolution in Alabama. One such alternative dispute resolution is mediation. Mediation is a process in which both sides of a dispute come […]

Birmingham, AL based Massey, Stotser & Nichols, PC (MSN) are delighted to announce that four of their attorneys have been chosen for 2019 Top Flight Attorneys in B-Metro Magazine. B-Metro, one of the area’s leading business magazines, only selects the top lawyers in the Birmingham area for inclusion in their prestigious list, which they publish […]

Divorces can be messy. From dividing assets, coming to a custody arrangement, and generally coming to terms with a new chapter in your, life divorce can have unexpected twists and turns. Depending on the situation, some soon to be ex-couples can come to an amicable settlement and end things on a positive note. However, when […]

When children are involved in divorce, things can get complicated quickly. On top of figuring out how assets will be divided, parents are tasked with agreeing on a parenting plan that is in the best interest of the children. In a perfect world, parents would not be selfish or overly confrontational in deciding custody, but […]

Massey, Stotser & Nichols, PC, a law firm in Birmingham, AL, is proud to announce that several partners have been given top awards. The Birmingham Business Journal has recently released its list of top lawyers of 2016 and three of the firm’s lawyers have been included in the list. These are Anne Lamkin Durward, Stephanie […]

Birmingham, AL, United States – March 15, 2016 /MarketersMedia/ — Massey, Stotser & Nichols proudly announces that three members of its legal team were selected as 2016 Top Lawyers by B-Metro, the Magazine of Metro Birmingham Living. The great honor goes to attorneys Anne Lamkin Durward, Kristin Sullivan and Stephanie Weems. The lawyers were chosen […]