Atty. John W. Slates
John Slates is Board Certified in Construction Law and focuses his practice on representing general contractors, owners, and developers. John is an accomplished trial lawyer who has first-chaired numerous cases to verdicts, including cases that have been recognized by the National Law Journal’s " Top 100 Verdicts" and Verdict Search’s "Top Texas Verdicts." He has also successfully argued before the Texas Supreme Court in Lennar Corporation v.
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About John W. Slates at a glance
John W. Slates is an attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practforg at Slates Harwell Campbell LLP. Educated at Georgetown University (—, 1995) and Georgetown University (—, 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Slates is Board Certified in Construction Law and focuses his practice on representing general contractors, owners, and developers
- John is an accomplished trial lawyer who has first-chaired numerous cases to verdicts, including cases that have been recognized by the National Law Journal’s "Top 100 Verdicts" and Verdict Search’s "Top Texas Verdicts
- He has also successfully argued before the Texas Supreme Court in Lennar Corporation v
- Markel American Insurance Company
- John has negotiated over $9 billion in design and construction contracts for some of the most high-profile projects recently built in North Texas, including the Toyota Corporate Headquarters, as well as a wide array of other commercial projects
- John served on the Texas State Bar Construction Law Council and Foundation from 2017-2020, is currently the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Construction Law Section, and is a frequent speaker on construction-related topics at legal and industry conferences
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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