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
Employee Benefits and Same-Sex Spouses: What Employers and Workers Need to Know
The June 26, 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges that legalized same-sex marriage was a watershed moment in LGBT rights in this country. Part of its far-reaching effect was an impact on how companies provide employee benefits. As we approach the one-year anniversary of Obergefell, we thought it would be timely to […]
Tips for Addressing the New Overtime Rules in your Workplace
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently finalized sweeping changes to how overtime pay is calculated for salaried workers. Of most immediate concern to employers is that the new rule more than doubled the salary threshold for exempt employees. As of December 1, 2016, employees earning less than $47,476 a year, or $913 per week, […]