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
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2023 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
New Connecticut Landlord-Tenant Laws for 2023
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
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
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