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The Connecticut Superior Court recently issued an important decision addressing charitable property tax exemptions for nonprofit organizations operating residential housing for individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions. The case provides significant guidance regarding General Statutes § 12-81(7) and nonprofit tax exemption eligibility in Connecticut.… Read More
We’re proud to announce that partner C. Scott Schwefel will be speaking at the ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law’s 38th Annual National CLE Conference at the Loews Hotel in Chicago, IL.… Read More
In Lee Memorial Methodist Church of Norwich, Connecticut v. City of Norwich, the Connecticut Appellate Court affirmed the trial court’s decision holding that property owned by a religious organization and leased to a for-profit daycare operator qualifies for a tax exemption under General Statutes § 12-81(14).… Read More
On March 3, 2026, Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC partner, Attorney C. Scott Schwefel, testified before the Connecticut General Assembly’s Insurance & Real Estate Committee as part of a delegation from the Connecticut Bar Association regarding House Bill 5378 and its impact on solo practitioners, small law firms and small businesses.… Read More
Municipal property tax revaluations are currently underway across Connecticut. If you own property in one of the towns listed below, you will soon receive a notice informing you of your new assessment.… Read More
Reduce Your Connecticut Property Taxes — Protect Your Bottom Line
Excessive property tax assessments directly impact profitability and asset value. For commercial landlords, real estate investors, and property managers, challenging an inaccurate assessment is not merely a right — it is a sound business decision that safeguards your bottom line.… Read More
Congratulations to Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC partners David Shaiken and Lawrence Shipman for their inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
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West Hartford, CT, United States, August 21, 2025 — Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is pleased to announce that 2 lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.… Read More
The Connecticut Appellate Court recently affirmed a trial court decision in Park Seymour Associates, LLC v. City of Hartford, rejecting a property owner’s challenge to real estate tax assessments tied to alleged tax abatement agreements.… Read More
In Greenwich Retail, LLC v Town of Greenwich, the Connecticut Appellate Court affirmed a trial court’s ruling upholding a 10% tax penalty imposed on the property owner for failure to timely submit income and expense information under General Statutes § 12-63c.… Read More
By C. Scott Schwefel
When the State of Connecticut or local municipalities seek to acquire private property for major public projects—such as highway expansions, public transit developments, or infrastructure improvements—property owners may face the legal process known as condemnation.… Read More
On March 3, 2026, Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC partner, Attorney C. Scott Schwefel, testified before the Connecticut General Assembly’s Insurance & Real Estate Committee as part of a delegation from the Connecticut Bar Association regarding House Bill 5378 and its impact on solo practitioners, small law firms and small businesses.… Read More