We are pleased to announce that Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC has been ranked in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 3 practice areas. Firms included in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a…
Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is pleased to announce that two of our lawyers have been named to the 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in America©, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. David Shaiken and Mark Shipman were, again, selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the…
Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is proud to announce that Partner Mark S. Shipman will present a seminar on appealing administrative zoning decisions entitled: “A Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law.” The seminar is scheduled for September 13, 2018, in East Hartford, Connecticut. This program is sponsored by the National Business Institute and more information…
C. Scott Schwefel will speak at the American Bar Association, Section of Real Property Trust & Estate Law (RPTE) 30th Annual Spring Symposia, where he will participate in a program entitled “Hot Topics in Appraisals Utilized for Transactions and Litigation.” The program will cover topics including property valuation concepts; the use of appraisers in litigation;…
There are a number of municipalities undergoing revaluation this year. 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. Ansonia; Berlin; Bethel; Bozrah; Bristol; Canaan; Cromwell; Danbury; East Haddam; East Windsor; Farmington;…
We are pleased to announce that Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC has been ranked in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 3 practice areas. Firms included in the 2018 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a…
By C. Scott Schwefel On July 6, 2017, Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed into law Public Act No. 17-118, entitled “An Act Concerning Pregnant Women in the Workplace,” (the “Act”). The law, which is effective October 1, 2017, amends the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (“CFEPA”) to strengthen protection for pregnant employees. Currently, the CFEPA…
West Hartford, CT, United States — Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is pleased to announce that two lawyers have been named to the 2018 Edition of Best Lawyers in America©, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. David Shaiken and Mark Shipman were, again, selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers…
By David M. S. Shaiken If the City of Hartford files for bankruptcy, creditors of the City will be affected in a variety of ways. It is likely that the City will seek to renegotiate its obligations to bondholders, retirees and employees. The negotiations will probably begin before the bankruptcy filing because, unless certain conditions…
There are a number of municipalities undergoing revaluation this year. 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. Andover; Ashford; Beacon Falls; Bridgewater; Brookfield; Colchester; Columbia; Cornwall; East Hartford; East Haven;…
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