At Stern Law, Slate J. Stern represents clients in personal injury and business litigation issues. Mr. Stern has called New Mexico home for more than two decades. In that time, he has successfully held negligent parties accountable for a client's losses and helped business owners protect and grow their enterprises.
Mr. Stern's practice areas are comprehensive. He has obtained six- and seven-figure awards for people who have suffered incidents that include trucking accidents, brain injuries, medical malpractice and explosions. When it comes to business law, he represents clients in partnership disputes, insurance matters, real estate disputes, business torts, and breaches of contract and fiduciary duty. He has represented clients before both state and federal courts. Mr. Stern is also a seasoned negotiator who helps clients resolve matters without going to litigation.
As a testament to his achievements, Mr. Stern has earned honors that include a lifetime membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum; being listed in America's Top 100 Attorneys; receiving the highest peer rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell; and being named a Super Lawyer.
Mr. Stern received an undergraduate degree in English from The University of Texas at Austin. He earned a law degree from the Oklahoma City University School of Law and holds a Master of Arts in liberal arts from St. John's College.
Outside of his office, Mr. Stern regularly volunteers for local organizations. He also enjoys extreme outdoor activities. Mr. Stern has competed in the Ironman triathlon, climbed Mount Everest and pulled a sled from Siberia to the North Pole.
* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
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Acquired: 2014
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State: New Mexico
Acquired: 1994
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1701 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM, 87505
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Posted by Ivy | June 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Highly recommended!!
While searching for a lawyer, I searched for "best lawyer in Santa Fe, NM". Slate Stern popped up and although I read all the positive reviews I waited a few days before I sent him the summary of our situation on his website. Within 10 minutes, I received a response. He is by far the best lawyer we c...
Posted by EIG | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Versatile and excellent
I would never have expected to need a lawyer as many times as I've had in my life. Slate has helped me with two releastate matters, one involving banking issues and one involving easement issues. I also ended up having the need to negotiate with a prior employer on a severance. In all three matters S...
Posted by AMD | June 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
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Slate has resolved numerous cases I have referred to him. He is one of the best attorneys in Santa Fe, in my opinion. He is not only experienced and knowledgeable, he is caring and compassionate. All these qualities combined are just not that easy to come by in an attorney. Slate has resolved p...
Posted by Jeffrey | January 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Slate helped
Slate Stern helped me navigate a tricky real estate dispute with the title company . Slate was a great advocate for me - thought "outside the box" - and was able to resolve the matter timely and to my satisfaction. If I'm ever in need of an attorney in the future, I will definitely call Slate.
"Slate handled among the most difficult and contentious estates that you can imagine with dignity for the deceased and his children and professional composure toward the ex-wife of the deceased. Numerous loose ends that he tied and managed to resolve all of the issues. My hat's off to him."
"Slate Stern is an incredibly passionate attorney who is serious about helping his clients. I share office space with Mr. Stern and I have seen his hardworking spirit radiate as he works diligently towards building strong cases. I highly recommend this attorney!"
"Slate is an outstanding attorney. He is smart, creative and tenacious. He puts his heart and soul into each client's case. He is willing to work day and night to get the best result for his client. I'm proud to call him my friend and colleague."
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2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2020
Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2020
Distinguished Lawyer, Lawyers of Distinction
2020
Top High Stakes Litigator, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Chalice Award recognition Outstanding Service & Leadership, New Mexico School for the Arts
2017
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1994 - Present
Owner, Slate Stern Law
2012 - 2019
Committee Member, New Mexico State Bar Ethics Committee
1997 - 2019
Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, New Mexico Supreme Court
2012 - Present
New Mexico State Bar Ethics CommitteeMember
2000
MA - Masters
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
2017
English