William Denton Slicker

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William Denton Slicker

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 49 years

Probate Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Probate, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +2 more

5505 38th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL

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About William

Biography

St. Petersburg Family Law & Estate Lawyer.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

49 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

49 years

25%
Probate 25%

When a loved one has passed away

49 years

25%
Estate Planning 15%

49 years

15%
Guardianship 10%

49 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 49 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1976

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William Denton Slicker

5505 38th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33710

slickerlaw.com

Online Presence

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William Denton Slicker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (11) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Rebecca | November 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best of the Best

Mr. Slicker is most knowledgeable and considerate! He created living wills for me and my husband. We are so grateful we have Mr. Slicker as our attorney! We highly recommend him for your legal matters!

Posted by Sherri | June 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great choice!

Mr. Slicker is a man of great character and after reading his reviews and followed by a free consultation, I chose him to represent me in my divorce appeal, filed by the ex, and so very happy I did. When you read his upstanding merits of helping others and talking with him, you too will see he’s not ...just about the money. But doing good for others. His expertise and high character, I feel, is well known in the community and the court system which speaks volumes. My ex dragged my case on for many years filing nonstop extensions with rehearings and appeals. Anything he could do to avoid. I thought it would never come to close. Mr. Slicker was my second lawyer for the appeal process. There was no constant lawyer fees, it was a set retainer fee and very reasonable. I feel he’s very understanding of people’s situations. He’s not a big talker, but you’ll feel he gets you. He’s quick on taking action and filing. He gets it done. I won the appeal and he assisted in recovering the awarded money. I’m forever grateful to Mr. Slicker and his assistant. It’s a small practice which is awesome and they are the perfect team. You will not be disappointed.

Posted by Sue | April 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of a kind

Mr Slicker is one of the best in his field. He always makes it very clear as to what papers you will need to have in order for him to complete the job for you. I called his office many times, during our situation, needing him to answer one of my many questions, and he always called back quickly. Aman...da would also help with answering our question whenever she could. She and Mr. Slicker make a really great team, and we thank them both for all they did! I would recommend them highly!

Posted by Bruno | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Quiet Title Suit

Mr. Slicker is the most efficient attorney I've ever met. He handled a rather complicated quiet title suit for my company, and obtained a favorable final judgement in record time. Mr. Slicker is trustworthy, extremely knowledgeable, assertive, and goal oriented. There is only one attorney in my phone...book: William Denton Slicker!

Posted by Princess Calloway ( Morris) | May 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend and his Success Rate is Remarkable

I hired Attorney William Slicker for a Quite Title Action case that involved Family discoid and that had been proven in the past never to result in a Settlement, yet alone a Settlement that conveyed my best interest and that would WIN the case in my favor! I hired TWO previous lawyers that resulted i...n a stand still in the case. Upon hiring Attorney Slicker, immediately the case begin to move forward without incidence. He took actions RIGHT AWAY, by filing motions that resulted in the case moving forward. He is a very Wise and concise lawyer. He never makes a judgement call without explaining his reasoning for his decicisions while making sure you are comfortable and addressing your concerns, as well. He considers any suggestions that you may have as oppose to just dismissing your thoughts because he is held in a higher regard due to his educational credentials. My case would have NEVER been Settled without his Wisdom and Expertise. He is PROMPT and PREPARED for all Court apperances.

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William Denton Slicker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Theodore Schofner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Bill Slicker through Boy Scouting and know him to be a man of exceptional character. His legal experience makes him an outstanding choice for all family law matters. I endorse him and recommend him for all cases involving family law."

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Kathryn Scott

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bill Slicker since I became a lawyer in 1995 and I have called him with questions and/or referred client to him for estate planning matters and he is always available with a smile and a friendly disposition; he is always happy to help or answer a question. I would trust Bill to handle my own friends or family's estate planning matters. I Highly Recommend Mr. Slicker."

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Barry Salzman

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is an excellent attorney and a caring and compassionate person. He's the cream of the crop!"

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Amanda Meadows

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Will has a very thorough approach to his clients to make sure that each of their needs are met and their full concerns are addressed. This includes many concerns the clients have not even considered prior to meeting with him! He is an excellent attorney to have on your side."

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Garth Goodman

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Will is definitely a diamond in the rough. With his expertise in Probate and Estate Planning, he walks his clients gracefully through the difficult process after losing a loved one or the difficult process of planning your after-life. With over 35 years experience, his clients can be sure that their case will be handled with the utmost highest professional conduct while being treated like a person, not just another case. I highly recommend Will Slicker for anyone looking to sort out their estate planning needs."

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Theodore Schofner

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Kathryn Scott

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Barry Salzman

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Amanda Meadows

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Garth Goodman

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Hero Among Us, St. Pete Bar Foundation

2015

Tim Initiative, Ms. JD

2015

5.0 out of 5 Client Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Meritorious Service Award, Directions for Living

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Meritorious Service Award, Directions for Living

2012

Meritorious Service Award, Directions for Living

2011

Meritorious Service Award, Directions for Mental Health

2010

Meritorious Service Award, Directions for Mental Health

2009

Meritorious Service Award, Directions for Mental Health

2008

Thank-you Award, Amerasian Charities

2007

Family Law Award, Community Law

2002

Layperson of the Year, Kiwanis

2002

Volunteer of the Year, Community Law

1993

Lighting the Way, Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Real Estate Professor, St. Petersburg College

1987 - Present

Sole Practitioner, Law Office of William D. Slicker

1998 - 1999

Assistant City Attorney, City of St. Petersburg

1982 - 1987

Partner, Zewadski & Whitelock, P.A.

1979 - 1982

Law Clerk to the Honorable Warren H. Cobb, Fifth District Court Of Appeal

1978 - 1979

Associate in Insurance Defense, Lyle, Skipper, Wood & Anderson

1977 - 1977

Business Law, Lakeland College

1977 - 1977

Law Clerk to the Honorable Stephen H. Grimes, Second District Court of Appeal

1977 - 1977

Business Law Professor, Lakeland College

1976 - 1976

Law Clerk Intern to the Honorable William Stafford, U.S. District Court/Northern District of Florida

1976 - 1977

Law Clerk in Aide Pool, Second District Court Of Appeal

1975 - 1975

Law Clerk, Ben Patterson

1975 - 1975

Intern, Public Employees Relations Committee

1974 - 1974

Researcher, Florida Department of Education

Associations

2015 - Present

Directions for Living

President

1976 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Downtown Kiwanis of St. Petersburg

Vietnamese-American Association

Legal Advisor

Suncoast Children's Dream Fund

past board member

Christian Legal Society of St. Petersburg

Past President

Center Against Spouse Abuse

Past Secretary

Friends of Eckerd College Library

Past Chairman

Shore Acres Civic Association

Past Member

Florida Justice Association

Network Institute of Christian Counseling

Past President

Honor Flight of West Coast of Florida

Past Board Member

National Eagle Scout Association

Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity

Boy Scouts of America

Legal Counsel

Community Law Program

Past President

Attorney's Title Fund

St. Petersburg Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2014

Guardianship Association of Pinellas County

Past Board Member

Education

1976

The Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

Florida State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

The Opinion is Out ... Now What?

En Banc Hearings

2013

Conference

Florida Family Law

2012

Guardianship Class, Paralegal Program

Guardianship

2012

Conference

Winslow Homer

2012

Conference

Florida Family Law

Publications

2021

Florida Bar Journal En Banc Hearings

2021

The Paraclete Heart of Darkness: "The Horror... the Horror"

2021

The Paraclete Cyberstalking

2020

2012

Florida Bar Family Law Commentator Florida Family Law for Gays, Lesbians, Bi-Sexual, and Transgendered Persons

1998

The Florida Bar Journal Child Testimony

1993

Florida Bar Family Law Commentator Telecommunication Intercept by Family Member within Own Home - A Distinction Without

1993

South Florida History Winslow Homer - Retracing His Travels in Florida

1992

Little Circus Wagon Circus Wagon Modeling

1991

The Snap Southwest 9-Ball Circuit

1991

The Snap Southeast 9-Ball Circuit

1991

The Florida Bar Journal Florida's Constitutional Provision with Regard to Defamation: Is it in Violation of the U.S. Constitution

1991

Action Line, a publication of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section The Wax and Wane of Mortmain

1991

The Florida Bar Breach of a Real Estate Broker's Duty to a Buyer

1990

Periodical Forts of the Seminole Wars

1990

Criminal Law Section Newsletter Using Anatomical Dolls in Court

1990

Case & Comment Whipping

1990

The Ancient City Wells Brothers: Florida's First Publishers

1990

Florida Bar Family Law Commentator The Rise of Tort of Interference with Custody

1989

Tampa Bay History The Building Boom in St. Petersburg

1989

The Checkoff, Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section Trends in Actions for Wrongful Discharge

1986

Case & Comment Child Sex Abuse: The Innocent Accused

1986

Case & Comment Real Estate: Marketable Title Acts

1985

Case & Comment Death with Dignity

1985

Case & Comment Current Perspectives on the Insanity Defense

1981

Case & Comment The Erosion of Lex Loci Delicti

1981

Insurance Counsel Journal Is Unworkmanlike Work of an Insured Covered by a General Liability Policy

1980

Insurance Counsel Journal Admission of Criminal Judgment in Subsequent Civil Action

Languages

English

Vietnamese

Spanish

Activity

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