It is hard to look back on 2023 and not define it as the year that survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Maryland finally were heard. With the passage of the Maryland Child Victims’ Act of 2023 (“CVA”) in April, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse now have an opportunity to bring legal claims against … Read More
Super Lawyers Recognize Jenner Law Partners Rob Jenner, Katie Kerner and Elisha Hawk
Jenner Law announces with pride that Rob Jenner and Elisha Hawk have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers®, and Katie Kerner has been recognized as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star. Rob Jenner was also named to the Top 100 list of all lawyers practicing in the state. The success of these … Read More
The Child Victims Act of 2023 Went Into Effect on October 1
In the spring of 2023, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed The Child Victims Act of 2023 into law. With this key legislation, state lawmakers approved providing additional protections for adults who endured sexual abuse as children in Maryland. This includes giving them unlimited time to identify their abusers and pursue civil cases against them. The … Read More
Congratulations to the Winners of the Jenner Law ‘Make a Difference’ Scholarship (2023)
At Jenner Law, we believe that education is pivotal for building a better future. We are proud to offer scholarships each year to help usher in the next generation of difference-makers. For our 2023 ‘Make a Difference’ Scholarship, we are happy to announce two winners of the essay competition: Galin Dishoyan and Derek Wilson! Our … Read More
Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico, Grant & Eisenhofer, Jenner Law: Press Release
BALTIMORE, MD, MAY 05, 2023 — Before the Maryland Attorney General released its 456-page report on sexual abusers in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, three Maryland law firms formed a coalition to better represent survivors of institutional abuse. This report, published in April of 2023, named new and known members of the clergy accused of sexual … Read More
Happy Fifth Year Anniversary to Us
Today we proudly celebrate Jenner Law’s fifth year anniversary. It’s been quite a ride. We opened our doors in Baltimore on May 4, 2018. Although I’d been practicing law by then for 33 years with three prior firms, I’ve always had a partnership with experienced lawyers. Now, joined by the best and brightest of my … Read More
What Is DARVO in Sexual Abuse Cases?
DARVO is an acronym meaning “Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender.” It is a manipulation tactic that perpetrators of abuse and their defense teams use to deny their wrongdoings and reverse blame onto the victim in an attempt to avoid penalty or conviction. Both individuals and institutions, such as universities and churches, use DARVO against … Read More
Maryland Senate Committee Passes Child Victims Act – What’s Next?
This week, Maryland’s Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee held an historic vote – to finally approve the passage of the Child Victim’s Act of 2023. This bill would allow child victims of sexual abuse, clergy abuse and otherwise, to bring a cause of action against their perpetrators and their institutional accomplices. Most survivors can’t sue past … Read More
New Online Grassroots Petition Urges Passage of “Long Overdue” Law To Ensure Justice for Maryland Sexual Abuse Survivors
It appears to be a new day in Annapolis, as support appears to be building in Annapolis and now online – through a newly-launched online grassroots petition endorsing passage of Maryland’s “long overdue” proposed HB 1, the Child Victims Act of 2023. We support all forms of citizen engagement, the latest of which is the … Read More
Maryland Senate Committee Considers Amending Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Yesterday in Annapolis, the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard presentations by advocates for the reform of Maryland’s statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual assault. I attended the hearing with my paralegal, Mary Beth Diaz, to support the survivors in their quest to achieve transparency, healing, and justice. We met one of our … Read More