Shelley L. Graves has practiced law for over 12 years, all at Faulkner & Boyce. She became a partner of the firm in 2002. Graves is a true New London County native. She was raised in Norwich, and currently lives in Lebanon with her husband. She graduated from St. Bernand High School in 1986 and obtained both her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Connecticut.

She has handled personal injury matters of all kinds, including those arising from motor vehicle accidents, fall downs, improper sexual conduct, and dog bites. In one of her first major cases, she secured a 1.65 million dollar verdict for a teenager who lost three fingers from an improperly activated wood splitter.

With Attorney Faulkner, Graves is the co-author of Connecticut Trial Evidence Notebook, published by Lexis Law Publishing. The book features an annual supplement which details new judicial decisions on the law of evidence. It is practical and easy to use and is highly regarded by lawyers and judges in Connecticut.

In the Fall of 2002, Graves was accepted into the Masters in Insurance Law program at her alma mater, the University of Connecticut Law School. The only program of its kind in the world, admission is highly selective. Graves has distinguished herself by receiving two CALI Excellence Awards.

Since 2003, Graves has held an elected seat on the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyer's Association, an organization dedicated to the rights of injured persons within the civil justice system. She is also an active member of the Connecticut Bar Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Graves' compassion extends to helping animals. She works closely with non-profit rescue organizations, like Kitty Harbor, Inc. of Griswold, providing both pro bono legal assistance and hands-on volunteer work.