Atty. Clifton E. Slaten

Atty. Clifton E. Slaten

Member: Bench and Bar; The Order of Barristers; Moot Court Board. Southeastern Regional Jessup Moot Court Champion, 1987.

Montgomery Montgomery 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (334) 801-5623 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Clifton E. Slaten at a glance

Clifton E. Slaten is a Founding Partner based in Montgomery, Alabama, practicing at Slaten Law P C. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, construction, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Texas (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1990), and Alabama (1990). Educated at The University of Alabama School of Law (J.D. Pepperdine, 1987) and University of Montevallo (B.B.A. Accounting, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas Alabama State Bar Tennessee Bar Association State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Montgomery, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Member

  • Bench and Bar
  • The Order of Barristers
  • Moot Court Board
  • Southeastern Regional Jessup Moot Court Champion, 1987

Instructor

Legal Writing, University of Alabama, 1987

Practice Areas Explained

Clifton E. Slaten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Clifton E. Slaten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Clifton E. Slaten is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Construction Law

Clifton E. Slaten is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Alabama →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Clifton E. Slaten is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montgomery are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Clifton E. Slaten

Where is Clifton E. Slaten's law office located?
Clifton E. Slaten's law practice is located in Montgomery, Alabama. The firm is Slaten Law P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Clifton E. Slaten handle?
Clifton E. Slaten focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, construction, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Clifton E. Slaten practiced law?
Clifton E. Slaten has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Clifton E. Slaten go to law school?
Clifton E. Slaten earned their education at (J.D. Pepperdine, 1987); (B.B.A. Accounting, 1978).
How can I contact Clifton E. Slaten for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Clifton E. Slaten received?
Clifton E. Slaten's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Pepperdine
The University of Alabama School of Law
- 1987
B.B.A. Accounting
University of Montevallo
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1990
Alabama
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
Admitted: 2004
Tennessee
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2006
Georgia
Admitted: 2008

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