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J. Scott Slater
also known as Scott Slater, James S. Slater
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Biography
Mr. Slater is a founding member of Slater | Grant. His practice focuses on representing clients in injury and death claims, professional liability claims, and business disputes. He is also experienced in handling a wide variety of other disputes and litigation, such as those involving insurance, construction defects, consumer fraud, and whistleblower claims.
In his injury and death practice, Mr. Slater represents clients in lawsuits involving defective products, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. In these cases, he represents those who suffered the serious injury or lost a loved one (plaintiffs), as well as those who are accused of causing the injury or death (defendants).
In his professional liability practice, Mr. Slater defends professionals who have been accused of committing malpractice, breaching fiduciary duties, or violating ethical obligations. He has extensive experience in this area and has successfully defended lawyers and law firms from across the country in dozens of high-stakes malpractice lawsuits.
In his business litigation practice, Mr. Slater represents clients who are experiencing a business dispute of some kind, such as ones involving contracts, misrepresentation or fraud, unfair competition (including violating non-competes, taking or using someone else’s intellectual property or trade secrets, and deceiving consumers), and internal disagreements within companies or partnerships. He is also experienced in handling disputes between buyers and sellers of businesses after they enter into mergers, acquisitions, and other complex business transactions.
Prior to co-founding Slater | Grant, Mr. Slater was a shareholder at the well-respected Tampa firm of Hill Ward Henderson. He also served as a judicial intern for The Honorable Susan C. Bucklew at the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and for The Honorable Chief Judge Chris W. Altenbernd at Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal.
When not practicing law, Mr. Slater enjoys spending time with his wife and children, basketball, golf, tennis, live music, outdoor activities, and following University of Florida football and basketball. He is also active in the local community, where he serves on the board of the Tampa Metropolitan YMCA (North Tampa Branch).
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
22 years
Wrongful Death
25%
22 years
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Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Slater | Grant
14502 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 104, Tampa, FL, 33618
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Experience
Honors
2018
Legal Elite, Florida Legal Trend
2018
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2017
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2016
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2015
Legal Elite Up & Comer, Florida Trend Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2014
Legal Elite Up & Comer, Florida Trend Magazine
2014
Law Related Volunteer of the Year, Florida Law Related Education Association
2013
Legal Elite Up & Comer, Florida Trend Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2012
Legal Elite Up & Comer, Florida Trend Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2012
Trial College Fellow (Princeton University), American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
2011
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2011
Outstanding Leadership in Advancing Legal Studies, Florida Law Related Education Association
2011
Outstanding Leadership, Florida Bar Law Related Education Committee
2010
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2004
Member, National Order of Barristers
2004
Best Advocate, Florida Bar Memorial Mock Trial Competition
2004
1st Place, Florida Bar Memorial Mock Trial Competition
2004
Trial Team, Stetson University College of Law
2004
Law Review, Stetson University College of Law
2004
Highest Score on the Florida Bar Exam (2d DCA jurisdiction), Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Founder, Slater | Grant
2015 - 2017
Shareholder, Rogers Towers
2004 - 2015
Shareholder, Hill Ward Henderson
2004 - 2004
Judicial Intern, Florida Second District Court Of Appeal
2003 - 2003
Judicial Intern, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
2003 - 2003
Trial Advocacy Teaching Assistant, Stetson University College Of Law
2002 - 2002
Law Clerk, Bradham, Blevins & Bayliss, P.A.
Associations
2012 - Present
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyFaculty
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Business Torts Litigation CommitteeMember
2009 - Present
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionChair-Elect, Professional Liability Insurance Committee
2008 - Present
ABA Military Pro Bono ProjectContributing Member
2007 - Present
YMCA, Tampa Metropolitan (Bob Sierra)Board Member
2004 - Present
Florida BarMember
2004 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2013
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division Board of GovernorsBoard Member
2009 - 2014
Florida Bar, Law Related Education CommitteeVice Chair
2009 - 2011
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionTIPS NOW! Fellow
Education
2004
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
ABA Annual Meeting
Mitigating Losses through Agent E&O Policies
2015
NITA CLE Seminar, Faculty
Deposition Skills
2015
ABA TIPS Section Conference
Counsel, We Have a Problem: The Legal, Ethical and Insurance Coverage Issues Involved in Mounting a Defense When One of Your Firm’s Attorneys is Accused of Committing Malpractice
2014
NITA CLE Seminar, Faculty
Deposition Skills
2013
NITA CLE Seminar, Faculty
Deposition Skills
2013
Clearwater Bar Association CLE Seminar
Avoiding Legal Malpractice
2012
Florida Bar CLE Seminar, Moderator
Practicing with Professionalism
Publications
2017
ABA-TIPS publication
Mitigating Losses through Agent E&O Policies
2006
Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine
All is Not Lost: Enforcing Judgments against Liability Insurers
2004
Stetson Law Review
Florida’s Blaine Amendment and Its Effect on Educational Opportunities
2003
Stetson Law Review
Recent Developments (various)
Languages
English