Our Practice
Shelton & Deon provides first-rate legal counsel in employment and labor issues, commercial disputes, estate planning, divorce and family law, and the rights of LGBT individuals and families
Our Attorneys
In the courtroom, the boardroom, and at the negotiation table, we are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes according to each client’s specific goals, expectations, and budget.
Our Commitment
The attorneys at Shelton & Deon offer the quality and depth of experience you expect of a large law firm and the flexibility, responsiveness, and personal attention only a small practice can offer.
S&D Update
What Employers Should Know about Access to Employee Social Media Accounts
Whether it’s LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Snapchat, many employees are active on at least one social media network – maybe even all of them. But what happens when an employee’s personal social media use creates problems for an employer? What right, if any, does an employer have to access an employee’s social media accounts? […]
Parental Rights for Same-Sex Couples: Obergefell & the “Equitable Parent Doctrine”
The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges has had a profound impact on LGBT rights in the United States. For the first time, no matter where they live in the country, same-sex couples can be legally married, affording them the same rights and protections as partners in opposite-sex marriages. While Obergefell established same-sex […]