Atty. John Thune Slater

Atty. John Thune Slater

John Thune Slater is a lawyer practicing education, probate, estate planning and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Washington in 1950, and has been licensed for 74 years.

Bellingham Bellingham 74 yrs experience 74 year
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Profile Summary

About John Thune Slater at a glance

John Thune Slater is a probate, estate planning, business, and education attorney based in Bellingham, Washington. They have 74+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1952. Admitted to practice in Washington (1952). Educated at University of Washington (LL.B., 1952) and University of Washington (B.S., 1950). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bellingham, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Thune Slater is a lawyer practicing education, probate, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Washington in 1950, and has been licensed for 74 years
  • John practices in Bellingham, WA

Practice Areas Explained

John Thune Slater's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thune Slater handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

John Thune Slater is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Thune Slater is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Thune Slater is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

John Thune Slater is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bellingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Thune Slater

Where is John Thune Slater's law office located?
John Thune Slater's law practice is located in Bellingham, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thune Slater handle?
John Thune Slater focuses on probate, estate planning, business, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has John Thune Slater practiced law?
John Thune Slater has 74+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1952.
Where did John Thune Slater go to law school?
John Thune Slater earned their education at (LL.B., 1952); (B.S., 1950).
How can I contact John Thune Slater for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Thune Slater received?
John Thune Slater's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Washington
- 1952
B.S.
University of Washington
- 1950

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1952

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