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
Think Before You Poach: Luring Away a Competitor’s Talent Comes with Risks
A court battle between Twentieth Century Fox and Netflix highlights the risk of luring away a competitor’s talented executives to gain an edge. The lawsuit alleges Netflix wrongfully encouraged Fox’s VP of promotions Marcos Waltenberg and VP of creative affairs Tara Flynn to break their contracts and come to work for the streaming giant. They […]
Employers Can be Liable for Racist Language Even If Unintentional
If an employer uses language in the workplace that evokes racial stereotypes, does that automatically constitute harassment and a hostile work environment, even if no discrimination is intended? This is at the heart of a lawsuit currently before a federal court in Reno, Nevada. Racial Discrimination or “Lack of Sensitivity”? The case was brought by […]