Atty. William Mayfield Slaughter

Atty. William Mayfield Slaughter

Mr. William Mayfield Slaughter is a lawyer practicing civil rights, general practice, appellate practice and 4 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About William Mayfield Slaughter at a glance

William Mayfield Slaughter is a business, litigation, civil rights, government, and appellate attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1966). Educated at University of Virginia (LL.B., 1966) and Harvard University (A.B., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William Mayfield Slaughter is a lawyer practicing civil rights, general practice, appellate practice and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1961, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • William practices in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

William Mayfield Slaughter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Mayfield Slaughter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Mayfield Slaughter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Mayfield Slaughter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

William Mayfield Slaughter is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Alabama →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William Mayfield Slaughter is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Alabama →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

William Mayfield Slaughter is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Birmingham 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 William Mayfield Slaughter

Where is William Mayfield Slaughter's law office located?
William Mayfield Slaughter's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Mayfield Slaughter handle?
William Mayfield Slaughter focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has William Mayfield Slaughter practiced law?
William Mayfield Slaughter has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did William Mayfield Slaughter go to law school?
William Mayfield Slaughter earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (A.B., 1961).
How can I contact William Mayfield Slaughter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Mayfield Slaughter received?
William Mayfield Slaughter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Virginia
- 1966
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1966

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