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Congratulations to Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC partners David Shaiken and Lawrence Shipman for their inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
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West Hartford, CT, United States, August 21, 2025 — Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is pleased to announce that 2 lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.… Read More
The Connecticut Appellate Court recently affirmed a trial court decision in Park Seymour Associates, LLC v. City of Hartford, rejecting a property owner’s challenge to real estate tax assessments tied to alleged tax abatement agreements.… Read More
In Greenwich Retail, LLC v Town of Greenwich, the Connecticut Appellate Court affirmed a trial court’s ruling upholding a 10% tax penalty imposed on the property owner for failure to timely submit income and expense information under General Statutes § 12-63c.… Read More
By C. Scott Schwefel
When the State of Connecticut or local municipalities seek to acquire private property for major public projects—such as highway expansions, public transit developments, or infrastructure improvements—property owners may face the legal process known as condemnation.… Read More
By C. Scott Schwefel
In a decision that underscores the discretionary authority of Connecticut’s trial courts, the Connecticut Supreme Court in 7 Germantown Rd., LLC v. City of Danbury, 351 Conn.… Read More
In most cases, condemnees do not contest the taking of their property. Rather, they are concerned with achieving the most value for the property taken. In this discussion, we will explore various kinds of takings and various types of valuation.… Read More
Municipal revaluation are underway in Connecticut. If you are a property owner in these towns, you will soon receive a letter advising you of your new assessment. The list below is of municipalities currently conducting a town-wide/city-wide revaluation.… Read More
Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC congratulates partners David Shaiken and Lawrence Shipman for their inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice areas of commercial litigation and real estate law, respectively.… Read More
Municipal revaluation are underway in Connecticut. If you are a property owner in these towns, you will soon receive a letter advising you of your new assessment. The list below is of municipalities currently conducting a town-wide/city-wide revaluation.… Read More
By C. Scott Schwefel
Several bills impacting Connecticut landlords were signed into law earlier this year, with many of these new laws becoming effective in October. Below are some of the new laws landlords must prepare for:
•Security Deposits
Beginning October 1, 2023, landlords must return tenants’ security deposits, with interest on the deposits, within 21 days (rather than 30 days), or within 15 days after receiving written notification of a tenant’s forwarding address, whichever is later. … Read More
We are saddened to announce that our partner, Mark S. Shipman, Esq., passed away on March 4, 2023, at the age of 85. Mark was an outstanding advocate, valued colleague, and wise counselor to his many clients.… Read More