In Alaska, the party seeking to dissolve a guardianship has the burden of proof when the court is asked to decide whether it is in the children's best interests to return to their parents' physical custody. Read On
Ms. Shortell’s success in the civil rights case that allowed same-sex couples to marry in Alaska demonstrates her commitment to the dignity and rights of LGBTQ people. This commitment and reputation for success has allowed her to advocate effectively for countless clients in same-sex divorce cases. Read On
The assistance of Shortell Law LLC allowed Ms. Shortell’s client to prevent further damage to her mother’s physical and mental health, as well as her mother’s financial wellbeing. Read On
The assets in this particular case included multiple businesses, a de facto business partnership between the two parties, and a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio. Our opponent had previously exercised greater control over the family finances, allowing them to accumulate valuable assets ... Read On
Shortell Law LLC successfully argued at an evidentiary hearing that a prenuptial agreement was procedurally unfair, and therefore unenforceable. This victory allowed our client to negotiate for a significantly higher portion of the assets he had helped his former partner accumulate during their ... Read On
Achieved monetary settlement for a federal sector employee who suffered hostile work environment harassment based on her race, sex, and age, and reprisal for prior EEO activity Read On
Filed and won Hamby v. Parnell, the case that secured same sex couples the right to marry in Alaska (2014) Read On
November 2019
Achieved settlement in Smith v. Dunleavy, in which the State of Alaska agreed to stop denying same sex accompanying spouses and dependents of military members their Permanent Fund Dividends based on the unconstitutional and permanently enjoined same sex marriage laws. Read On
September 2015
Helped write and pass the LGBT-inclusive Anchorage Equal Rights Ordinance Read On
Obtained monetary relief for 18 construction workers in a FLSA collective action case against a multinational corporation. Read On
Obtained monetary settlements for a group of university employees Read On
Obtained monetary settlement for a woman who was fired in retaliation for opposing discrimination in her employment as a heavy equipment operator Read On
Achieved monetary settlement for an incarcerated person who was subjected to assault, denied reading materials, and subjected to negligent treatment while on suicide watch in the Anchorage Correctional Complex Read On
Obtained monetary settlements for victims of sexual harassment and hostile work environment in both private sector and government employment Read On
Won an arbitration and obtained monetary settlement for a public employee who was wrongfully terminated Read On
Achieved reasonable accommodations for an educator who was discriminated against based on her disabilities Read On
Achieved monetary settlement for a woman who was sexually harassed in her employment at a hospital Read On
Successfully litigated divorce and child custody for LGBTQ clients in danger of losing their parental rights, custody, and equitable division of property Read On