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. 169 (2025) (“Germantown”), held that a taxpayer’s failure to timely file an appraisal pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 12-117a does not mandate the…
For information regarding condemnation/eminent domain proceedings, please contact Scott Schwefel at (860) 606-1712 or scott@shipmanlawct.com ————————– 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…
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. Bloomfield, Branford, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Coventry, Hamden, Mansfield, Monroe, New Fairfield, North Branford, North Haven, Old Lyme, Oxford, Pomfret,…
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. ### West Hartford, CT, United States, August 19, 2024 — Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is pleased to…
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. Avon, Bethany, Bethlehem, Bolton, Burlington, Canton, Chaplin, Cheshire, Chester, Darien, East Granby, Eastford, Essex, Franklin, Hampton, Harwinton,…
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…
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. He had a brilliant mind and a great sense of humor, and he enriched the lives of many…
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. David will speak about preparation of direct examination of witnesses, heading off hearsay objections, organization of exhibits for trial, how to…
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. David will discuss preparation of direct examination of witnesses, heading off hearsay objections, organization of exhibits for trial, how…
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. Firms included in the 2023 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a…
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