Shelton Law & Associates is not like every other franchise, trademark, or business law firm. Our attorneys are breaking the mold when it comes to practicing law. Shelton Law & Associates opened its Austin, TX and Tampa, FL offices in 2009 and its California office in 2013 specifically to help proven entrepreneurs “Expand Their Brand” through a cost effective process of franchise establishment, franchise legal compliance and franchise sales and marketing best practices. Our franchise law clients not only receive the highest degree of professionalism expected in the franchise world, but also receive the personal attention of a boutique law firm. Our promise is to give our clients a name, not just a file number.
Ms. Khorasanizadeh is a part of the Franchise, Intellectual Property and Trusts legal group with Shelton Law & Associates. Saba is an important part of our Franchisor group, providing guidance and education to new and emerging Franchisors. Saba also assists the Immigration group, having a heart for those that want to call the United States their permanent home, like her family did when she was just a young child, escaping her native country under God’s grace. Saba is a very proud Iranian, born in Kerman. She was raised in a small town in California from the age of four before moving to Northern California in her early 20’s where she started her family
She was home schooled for most of her high school education and worked full time at a middle eastern restaurant where her passion for the culinary arts grew.
She loves expressing myself through different dishes and learning about different cultures. With her Persian background, it came natural for her to have a fascination for flavor, especially the authentic flavors and the variation of uniqueness. While working in the restaurant, her joy came from the smile on the customers face. Food was the core that brought people together and “it’s hard not to be happy on a full stomach!” Her goal was to see others happy, truly enjoying what is in front of them.
Saba has shouldered responsibility and embraced challenges as a primary provider for her family at a very young age. She tackled being a business owner before her twenty-fifth birthday and thrived in the face of a growing family tugging at her for her time as well.
From these experiences stemmed her true passion. The passion of making people happy that comes from helping them with their needs. Today Saba enjoys helping others achieve their dreams and overcome adversity. She speaks regularly at Franchise Business Expos and other events to help educate and inspire others. You too can enjoy Saba’s advise by viewing her writing in the BeTheBoss expert legal writers page and in the Franchise Connect Magazine, or by just having a call with her. Saba enjoys her family in her free time whether it be her wide extended family or her little ones.
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Speaking to both Franchisors and Franchisees on an international stage, and logging over 30 years in the industry, Lynne utilizes her current Franchisor knowledge, plus the past 783 unit franchise system experience to teach those who want to “Expand Your Brand”® by franchising their business, or buying a franchise. She has authored many articles and a book, “How to Buy a Franchise with your Retirement Funds.” She earned the elite titles of Certified Franchise Executive (“CFE”) by the International Franchise Association in 2013 and was admitted as a Franchise Expert Witness during a large 2018 franchise court case. To learn more about Lynne, click here.
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Mr. Jefferson is of Counsel at Shelton Law & Associates. David, a recovering entrepreneur himself, loves innovation and aspiring growth. Whether he is working with Domestic or International Intellectual Property to grow goodwill; Immigration to grow a family or business in the United States; or with a Wills, Trusts or Estate Planning client to grow or transfer their wealth, David embodies the Shelton Law & Associates culture of the “Outsourced In-house Counsel.” Together he and his clients work towards the clients dream. For more information about David, click here.
Ms. Enriquez is part of the Franchise, Intellectual Property and Trusts legal group with Shelton Law & Associates. Christine is an important part of our Franchisor group, providing action items and guidance to new and emerging Franchisors. Christine also assists the Immigration, Business and Estate Planning group.
Christine is from the Philippines, and is currently attending law school while still working with Shelton Law & Associates.
Elissa Wolf is the Client Development Director at the firm and is often the first point of contact clients speak with when exploring legal support. She can be seen speaking at events across the country in entrepreneurial expos.
She works closely with individuals, business owners, and franchise operators to understand their needs, guide them through the intake process, and connect them with the legal services best aligned with their goals.
Elissa conducts initial consultations, coordinates attorney involvement when needed, and ensures that clients receive clear, timely information throughout their engagement with the firm.
She supports matters across franchise law, business law, immigration, intellectual property, and estate planning, and plays a key role in the firm’s business development and marketing efforts. Her background allows her to bridge strategy and service, helping clients move forward with confidence and clarity.
With a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication and Theater from West Chester University, Elissa brings a strong foundation in communication, active listening, and relationship-building to her role. Her professional experience spans enterprise software sales in data and network security, CRM, and storage management, as well as staffing and corporate recruiting for leading technology and electronics companies. This diverse background informs her ability to understand complex challenges and communicate solutions in a practical, accessible way.
Elissa believes that effective service begins with meeting people where they are and seeking first to understand what truly matters to them. By listening carefully and asking the right questions, she helps clients navigate their options and take meaningful steps toward their objectives.
Outside of work, her faith is central to her life, and she has participated in multiple mission trips to South Africa, where she speaks with youth groups and adults, with plans to return in the future.
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Raeneice Taltoan is Certified Financial Planner™ who became an attorney after many years of being unable to assist her clients with their estate planning situations. She attended Charlotte School of Law where she participated in several Wills for Heroes events by assisting police officers and emergency responders with creating their wills. At the age of 24, Raeneice purchased her first home which made her more aware of managing assets. Raeneice’s passion is spreading financial literacy and while attending law school she collaborated with corporate partners to provide financial education to their employees. She is an of-counsel attorney for Shelton Law & Associates and works to proactively resolve client’s affairs so that they do not become headaches for their loved ones.
Ms. Abustan is part of the Franchise, Intellectual Property and Trusts legal group with Shelton Law & Associates. Jamaica is an important part of our Franchisor group, providing action items and guidance to new and emerging Franchisors. Jamaica also assists the Business and Estate Planning group.
Jamaica is from the Philippines, and is currently attending law school while still working with Shelton Law & Associates.
I had an amazing “best friend” toy Pomeranian named Jobert for 17 years. He was the best dog and everyone loved him. After several years, my great aunt who helped raise and support me was very lonely after her husband died, so we decided to get her a Pomeranian, but couldn’t find any good ones in Kansas. We found one here in California when visiting, and tried to arrange to fly it to her to no avail. After two weeks of attempting arrangements, and falling in love with this adorable little girl Allie, my husband drove her to Kansas and delivered her to Aunt Carol in person.
After having been a caretaker for over two weeks, I realized after she was gone, how much I missed having a baby Pom in my life. I set a Craigslist search reminder for toy Pomeranians and kept watch and started praying. God please provide me with another parti-Pom (named because they are part white and part another color – in Jobert’s case peach), but Lord let it have the fox like longer nose, so it doesn’t look just like Jobert, and let it be tiny like he was, and let it be a boy, which I know Lord is the rarest type of Parti-Pom. Oh and Lord, can you wait and find it until I get back from South Africa trip for our non-profit Raising a Nation? I really don’t want to get a puppy right before I am gone for 3 weeks and have it bond and fall in love with my husband or Mom while they take care of him.
I had tons and tons of alerts come up on Craigslist, even while I was in South Africa, but each time none were Parti-Pom’s. I arrived back in the US late Friday night, and on Saturday morning, right after our 6am prayer call, a Craigslist posting popped up. An adorable white Parti-Pom, the last one and even the runt of the litter was posted. I quickly responded and made arrangements to go see him later that day.
Upon arrival, he was asleep in a Tupperware storage bin all by himself, so the owner took me outside to see the parents and the one little mate they had decided to keep. It about knocked me on my tukkous that little mate looked exactly like Jobert, the wider nose, white and peach parti-pom and even the very full double coat of hair. Wow, but it was a little girl. I was like uh oh, I bet the this sleeping puppy inside has that same look, the same wider nose, not the fox like nose that would make him different looking than Jobert had been.
Then I went inside, kind of holding my breath, and looked down in the tub and there he was looking straight up at me with those beautiful, bright, trusting eyes, and that adorable fox-like nose. He was different and so adorable!! And I whispered “thank you God for answered prayers” and so I named him Jacob, because he was chosen gift to me.
If you ever get a chance to come by the office, Jacob will gladly meet you with a ferocious bark, and then an adorable wagging tail, while he prances around your feet inviting you to fall in love with him too.
Steve is a personable go-getter who regularly reaches out to prospective leads. He establishes a rapport with people in order to get the word out about Shelton Law & Associates. He also is our go-to guy for our firm’s computer IT needs. His business background is vast, ranging from the U.S. Army, major automobile dealership companies, the healthcare industry, to traveling for the United Nations Development Program. He has a Ph.D in Business Management and Communications from the University of Hawaii and is currently a member of MENSA.
