Mark S. Shipman, In Memoriam
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
Author Archives: Scott Schwefel
David Shaiken To Speak At Fairfield County Bar Association On Trial Practice Skills
David Shaiken is scheduled to speak about Trial Practice Skills in the Bankruptcy Court at a seminar sponsored by the Fairfield County Bar Association on Monday, March 20, 2023, from Noon to 1:30 p.m.… Read More
2022 Property Tax Municipal Revaluations in Connecticut
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
David Shaiken To Speak At Annual Bankruptcy Conference
David Shaiken is scheduled to speak at a seminar entitled “Trial Practice Skills in the Bankruptcy Court” at the 5th Annual Connecticut Bankruptcy Conference on November 10, 2022, at Saint Clemens Castle and Marina, in Portland, Connecticut.… Read More
Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC listed in 2023 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms”
We are pleased to announce that Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC has been ranked in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 6 practice areas. … Read More
Scott Schwefel Appointed to American Bar Association’s House of Delegates
Scott Schwefel was appointed as a delegate to the American Bar Association’s (ABA) House of Delegates as a bar delegate for the State of Connecticut. The House of Delegates serves as the policy-making body of the ABA and is composed of legal professionals from local and state bars from around the country.… Read More
Shipman Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC Attorneys Recognized in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®. Mark Shipman Named “Lawyer of the Year” in Real Estate Litigation.
Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is proud to announce that Mark Shipman and David Shaiken have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Additionally, Mark S.… Read More
When Business Partners Can’t Get Along
By David M. S. Shaiken
When conflict between business partners becomes extreme, it can be impossible to communicate and make important business decisions. Sometimes severing the relationship is the only way forward.… Read More
How Probate Works In Connecticut
By David M. S. Shaiken
Have you ever wondered how probate works in Connecticut? Here is a brief guide.
When someone who owns assets dies, an application to administer their estate in probate must be filed with the Probate Court within 30 days of their death.… Read More
Scott Schwefel to Speak at American Bar Association’s National Conference
On April 29, 2022, C. Scott Schwefel will speak at the American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section’s 34th Annual National CLE Conference in Dallas, Texas. Scott will present to a national audience in the program, “The Great Debate in Valuing Big Box Stores.”… Read More