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Atty. Thomas Gordon Slater

Atty. Thomas Gordon Slater

Thomas Gordon Slater is a lawyer practicing auto accidents, child abuse and neglect, child custody and 17 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Frostburg State College in 1966, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Frederick Frederick 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Gordon Slater at a glance

Thomas Gordon Slater is a Member based in Frederick, Maryland, practicing at Slater & Slater, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, wills, child custody, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1981). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1981) and Frostburg State College (B.S. George, 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Frederick County (President, 1999) Bar Association The Maryland State Bar Association, Inc. Serands clients in Frederick, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas Gordon Slater is a lawyer practicing auto accidents, child abuse and neglect, child custody and 17 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Frostburg State College in 1966, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Thomas practices at Slater & Slater, P.C. in Frederick, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Gordon Slater's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Thomas Gordon Slater is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Maryland →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Thomas Gordon Slater is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Maryland →

Wills

Thomas Gordon Slater is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →

Child Custody & Visitation

Thomas Gordon Slater is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Maryland →

Trusts

Thomas Gordon Slater is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Gordon Slater

Where is Thomas Gordon Slater's law office located?
Thomas Gordon Slater's law practice is located in Frederick, Maryland. The firm is Slater & Slater, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Gordon Slater handle?
Thomas Gordon Slater focuses on divorce, car accidents, wills, child custody, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Thomas Gordon Slater practiced law?
Thomas Gordon Slater has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Thomas Gordon Slater go to law school?
Thomas Gordon Slater earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S. George, 1966).
How can I contact Thomas Gordon Slater for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Gordon Slater received?
Thomas Gordon Slater's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 1981
B.S. George
Frostburg State College
- 1966

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1981

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