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Marshall Slayton has the highest legal rating possible (Preeminent) for legal skills and ethical standards, as voted by his legal peers on Martindale-Hubbell. With 24 years of bankruptcy experience, he listens to his clients, develops a clear plan of action for their particular circumstances, and helps them solve their financial problems. Mr. Slayton's philosophy is that that a bankruptcy lawyer should not only provide excellent legal advice, but also offer compassion and encouragement to his clients.
Mr. Slayton very much enjoys and appreciates being part of the Charlottesville-Albemarle community, and has been honored to volunteer in a variety of different roles throughout the years:
Manager, Destination Imagination Team at Charlottesville Catholic School, 2012-2015. (The team placed 15th in the world in the 2014 Global Competition!)
Haitian Health Care Foundation, Board Member, 2007-2011. The foundation provided healthcare funding and resources to people living in the Central Plateau region of Haiti.
Valley Cursillo, Co-Chair, 2005-2012. Valley Cursillo is a Catholic Christian organization that offers spiritual retreats to men and women in the Charlottesville and Harrisonburg areas.
PACEM, Volunteer, 2008-2009. Provided free legal advice to homeless men and women staying at Incarnation Catholic Church.
City of Charlottesville Planning Commission, 1997-2001.
City of Charlottesville Board of Zoning Appeals, Board Member, 1997-2001.
Slayton Law - We Can Help
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
80%
32 years | 1,500 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
10%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021 2019 2018
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2
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 31 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Slayton Law, PLC
(434) 293-5017
Fax
913 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
slaytonlawplc.com/Slayton Law, PLC
(434) 293-5017
Fax
139 West Davis Street, #200, Culpeper, VA, 22701
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Five Star Attorney
My family attorney highly recommended Mr. Slayton to me. My free consultation went well. Filing Chapter 7 was right course of action. The process and his team are well organized. Mr. Slayton is a great attorney. I'm thankful to have selected him to represent me. He is amazingly skilled & professional...
Marshall Moore Slayton's Lawyer Endorsements
"Marshall is an experienced, thoughtful bankruptcy attorney. I have found that he provides excellent, compassionate counsel to clients facing bankruptcy and related legal issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. Marshall is an extremely skilled and experienced bankruptcy attorney who cares deeply about his clients and their problems. He is a dedicated and loyal advocate who gets the job done while maintaining a high level of integrity and ethics."
"I have known Marshall Slayton for many years. He is an excellent lawyer and a great person who is eager to help people. I would certainly recommend that anyone with serious debt problems who is considering bankruptcy get in touch with him for help."
"Mr. Slayton is a prominent attorney in the bankruptcy field."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Jonathan Wren
Car accident lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Bankruptcy Attorney, Slayton Law, PLC
2003 - 2015
Managing Partner, Boyle Bain Reback Slayton & Kelsey
1999 - 2003
Partner, Reback & Slayton
1998 - 1999
Attorney, Marshall M. Slayton
1994 - 1998
Associate, Martin & Raynor, PC
Associations
2015 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2007 - Present
Virginia State Bar, Bankruptcy Law SectionMember
1995 - Present
Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association, Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights SectionMember
1995 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court Western District of VirginiaAdmitted to Practice
1995 - Present
United States District Court, Western District of VirginiaAdmitted to Practice
1995 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
1994 - Present
Charlottesville Albemarle Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
o In re Zullo
Judge ruled in favor of debtors, who were granted a Chapter 7 discharge.
Education
1994
University of Virginia
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Virginia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting, Virginia Beach, Virginia
“Absolute Priority Rule in Chapter 11 Cases”
2013
Virginia Bar Association’s Bankruptcy CLE, Richmond, Virginia,
“Choice of Bankruptcy Chapter: 7 vs. 13 vs. 11”
2013
Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Associate Bankruptcy CLE
“Lien Stripping and Lien Cram Downs”
2012
Investors Title CLE, Charlottesville, Virginia.
“The Basics of Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and 13”
Publications
2015
Virginia State Bar Bankruptcy Law News
“Is Your Client Liable for Post-discharge Interest?”
2013
Virginia State Bar Bankruptcy Law News
“The Marital Adjustment in Chapters 13 and 7”
Languages
English