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Karl Airhart Shelton
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Biography
Mr. Shelton has experience as a lead attorney handling all aspects of discovery and motion practice, up to and including trials in a variety of practice areas.
Mr. Shelton obtained his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Oregon prior to serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, where he served two tours in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mr. Shelton received his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law.
During his time in law school, Mr. Shelton worked as a law clerk for several law firms, from which service he gained experience on cases ranging from corporate governance, government affairs, bankruptcy, personal injury, to criminal matters. In addition to his clerking activities, Mr. Shelton worked as a Student Attorney at the Thomas and Mack Juvenile Justice Clinic representing juvenile clients in delinquency matters, served as a volunteer instructor for the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Foreclosure Mediation Program, and as a teaching assistant for Professor Jean Whitney’s Legal Writing class. Mr. Shelton is licensed to practice in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada and Oregon.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 7 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 9 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 13 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 10 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Karl A. Shelton
8275 S. Eastern Ave. Ste 200, Las Vegas, NV, 89123-4852
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Karl Airhart Shelton's Reviews
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Posted by Mike S | August 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
Non-Profit Conversion
I'm on the Board for a Non-Profit that has converted from that to a Profit-Based environment, and converting from By-Laws to Corporate Charter and all that goes with it. Karl Shelton has guided us through these waters with confidence and knowledge
Posted by Brad | August 02, 2022
Karl Shelton - Knowledgeable, Efficient and Effective
I have had Karl do several pieces of legal work for me. He is a great listener and gets the information needed to get to the core of the issue. He then provides the possible approaches to resolve the problem and moves quickly to get things done. I have referred a number of my clients to Karl and ha...
Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Efficient
Karl Shelton is doing a great job for us in a contract dispute with a client. I am grateful for his knowledge and persistent approach to our case.
Posted by Maria | December 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I recommend Karl to anyone looking for an attorney
Karl is a nice man. He took my case and helped me a lot. As I’m a foreigner, I have a problem with understanding specialized words, Karl was very understanding and tried to explain everything to me so that I could understand. He is very good as an attorney.
Posted by Brad | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Executive Vice President
Karl has helped many of my real estate clients with their lease and purchase contracts. Karl has a depth of knowledge and experience in contract law. He always works well with people, is a good listener and is very thorough. When I refer my clients to him, I know that he will take good care of them...
Karl Airhart Shelton's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I've had the pleasure of working directly with Mr. Shelton on a number of matters. I would highly recommend his services to anyone. He is caring, detail oriented, and a hard worker. You want him on your team!"
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Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Karl A. Shelton
2017 - 2020
Partner, Shumway Van
2012 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Shumway Van
Education
2012
University of Nevada Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
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29 Apr 2017
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What states will not extradite me back to Idaho for felony parole violation
27 Apr 2017
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How can I fight a renewal of judgement in Nevada
27 Apr 2017