Edward S. Shelton

Mr. Shelton’s practice is concentrated primarily in the area of commercial real estate transactional work including acquisition, sale, lending, leasing, brokerage, title, survey, development, land use, environmental compliance and permitting as well as corporate, LLC, partnership and general business law including formation of entities, purchase and sale of business, and general business transactions.

In addition to his legal skills, Mr. Shelton’s “real world” business experience in commercial sales and marketing, equipment leasing and commercial real estate, acquired prior to embarking on his legal career, brings a valuable level of business acumen to the firm. As a result, he is able to comprehend, distill and analyze complex business matters and provide valuable counsel to his clients on their legal issues.

As an active member of the community in both civic and professional organizations, Mr. Shelton served for six years on the Zoning Board of Appeals for Rocky Hill and served as the Chairman of Rocky Hill Economic Development Commission for four years. He has been a frequent lecturer on topics within his practice areas of expertise, and has volunteered his time and services on several not-for-profit boards including, many years as a member of the board of The New England Cognitive Center, Inc.; formerly serving as its President and Chairman. He also served for many years on the boards of the Real Estate Finance Association and CREW CT. Mr. Shelton is a Past Chair of the Real Property Section of the Connecticut Bar Association.