David M. Slater

David M. Slater
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 16% Communications / Media
    26 years, 100 cases
  • 15% Entertainment
    26 years, 100 cases
  • 14% General Practice
    26 years, 100 cases
  • 14% Intellectual Property
    26 years, 100 cases
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($400-$500/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I represent small and medium sized businesses mostly in the media and entertainment fields, but general business as well. I bring a broad background in many... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“The Attorney to Call !!!”

Posted by: a client, 6 months ago.

Client Review: David is definately the most honest attorney I have every met. In addition to his extraordinary level of integrity, his knowledge base is vast! David... more
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5 star rating

“Like haveing an excellnt surgeon for my business!”

Posted by: Patty, 8 months ago.

Client Review: Working with David M Slater is like having a excellent surgeon with a great bedside manner - for my business. His expertise, skills, knowledge and... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


J. Jeffrey Williams

Speaking as a former New Yorker (Brooklyn and upstate), I can say that I recommend anyone in or near NY with an entertainment law or intellectual... more

Endorsement from lawyer: J. Williams , Duluth (GA), 9 months ago
Michael Charles Doland

Although Mr. Slater is quite new to Avvo it is obvious from his answers that he will be a great resource for Avvo askers. In addition to his answers... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Doland , Los Angeles (CA), 9 months ago

Résumé

 

License

25 years since David M. Slater was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1988 05/21/2011
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Partner at Law Offices of David Slater 2007–present
COO & General Counsel at The Gary Null Companies 2001–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Emory University School of Law Accounting JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA 1987
Emory University Business School Accounting JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA 1987
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Merit Scholarship Emory University 1984

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 1993–present
Member United States Supreme Court Bar 1993–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 73 Legal Answers
4 Best Answers - chosen by asker
58 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
11 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Media Law Articles David Slater Publications 2012

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Legal Requirements of Production Companies New York Producer's Seminar 2012