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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.
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Acquired: 2018
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State: Oregon
Acquired: 2016
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Acquired: 2012
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8275 S. Eastern Ave. Ste 200, Las Vegas, NV, 89123-4852
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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 | 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...
Posted by David | July 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Excellent Attorney
We hired Mr. Shelton after a death in the family when an unscrupulous family member who lives in Oregon, where the deceased also lived, attempted to strong arm us into relinquishing an item that was ours and not subject to probate. Mr. Shelton was highly recommended to us by another attorney becaus...
Posted by Zarina | February 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
SERVICE AGREEMENT
I was looking for a lawyer to help me formulate my service agreement and I scout around but nobody could help me. I called several law offices but they all turned me down since they said they don't handle Healthcare matters. Until one of the law firm I called suggested Karl Shelton and provided me wi...
"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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2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Karl A. Shelton
2017 - 2020
Partner, Shumway Van
2012 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Shumway Van
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
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