Gary R. W. Slater

Gary R. W. Slater

4.7
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 46 years

Family Lawyer at Federal Way, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Personal Injury

33650 6th Ave S Ste 102, Federal Way, WA

About Gary

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 90%

47 years

90%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 260-260 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1989

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 46 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1979

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Gary R. W. Slater

33650 6th Ave S Ste 102, Federal Way, WA, 98003-6754

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Gary R. W. Slater's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by David | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney!

Gary is an outstanding attorney and a fine person. He was responsive, supportive and professional in helping me through a divorce. I was confident in how Gary advised me in what my options were in proceeding through my divorce action. I was divorced in 91 days and experienced open communication and i...mmediate responses to emails and phone calls. I appreciated Gary's professional approach and his wealth of knowledge in ensuring I prevailed in a successful outcome in my divorce proceedings. I recommend Gary without hesitation and would add that he shows genuine concern in supporting his clients.

Posted by Van | August 10, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended. 1st attorney to call!

Gary is very professional, honest are hard working. Gary helped me through a very difficult divorce. Everyday he put my divorce at the top of his priority list and took the time to explain things with me very clearly so I understood what was happening day to day. His staff is awesome and he comes hig...hly recommended. Gary was always available and was very easy to contact throughout the entire process. Gary showed is very knowledgeable in his practice. I was very comfortable with his help. He is the only attorney I would contact ever. Thank you

Posted by Richard | July 27, 2015 | Personal Injury

Personal Injury Auto Accident

I was involved in a auto accident and was taken to the hospital with injuries. Because of the injuries to me and the problems I was having with the insurance I thought it would be best to contact an attorney to make sure everything was handled correctly as this was not a minor accident. I had one... of my customers who knew the problems I was having and told me about a attorney in Federal Way named Gary Slater and how he helped him before. I made a appointment with Mr. Slater and that was the best thing I did. My accident involved the other drivers insurance company which he only carried the bare minimum in coverage so my uninsured motorist coverage had to kick in.. Mr. Slater handled everything with my best interest in hand. I was very pleased with how he handled my case and keeping me informed through the whole process. I would highly recommend Mr. Slater for anyone that finds themselves in the same situation as I was in even it is to just check your legal rights .

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2014 | Wills & Living Wills

A Lawyer Par Excellence

Gary Slater was referred to me many years ago by another lawyer and I have not been disappointed. Gary is professional, knowledgable and responsive to need. I have used his services over the years and found that he goes the extra mile. Example: I was extremely ill and needed to update my will and... advance directives ASAP. Gary came to the emergency room and did all the paperwork right there at my bedside while I was waiting to be admitted to the hospital. Previously, he handled my separation and eventual divorce in a manner that protected the personal dignity and integrity of both myself and my ex-husband. I have the highest regard for Gary and recommend him without hesitation.

Posted by Donald | October 17, 2013 | Probate

Estate Handling - Ruth

I first met Mr. Slater on 11/01/2012. I had many questions concerning Ruth's will and Estate. Mr. Slater reviewed the material and the will. The process of verifying the will was going to take a little research as it was over 55 years old and all the named executors had past away. He and some a...ssociates had located a person who could verify one of the signatures on the will. The two beneficiaries named in the will had asked if I could be executor since I had been handling her affairs through Durable Power of Attorney for a few years and was familiar with the estate. After presenting to the court all the information that was found and verified, I was appointed executor. Due to the size of the estate and possible tax implications, with the advise of Mr. Slater, I hired a tax consulting firm. With the advice from Mr. Slater and the tax firm. I was able to liquidate the assets, pay all taxes and disperse the money and misc. assets in a logical and systematic way. This whole process took approx. 6 mo. Throughout the entire time Mr. Slater was easily accessible for my many questions and concerns. He provided many forms to help me keep everything organized and presentable to the courts. I very much appreciate all the effort he went through to ensure a smooth finish to this estate and made the whole process less stressful on me. Thank You Gary.

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Gary R. W. Slater's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Thomson

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I practiced family law for 20 years before I moved on to personal injury. When I needed a lawyer for my divorce, I hired Gary because I thought he was the best in the area. He is smart, thorough, and practical. I know him from watching him handle my case but also because we had cases against one another the he handled those cases superbly as well. I highly recommend him."

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Christopher Benson

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Gary has a great reputation in the legal community and does excellent work."

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Mark Gouras

Family lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Gary for decades. He is intelligent, thoughtful and always well-prepared. He is also respected by the court as well as opposing counsel. Any client would be fortunate to have Gary as their lawyer. I couldn't recommend Gary more."

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Wolfgang Anderson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gary Slater is an outstanding attorney. He is honest, decent, charges a reasonable fee and serves his client extremely well. I would recommend him to all who are looking for an attorney."

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Wolfgang Anderson

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1979 - Present

President, Albert & Slater, P.S.

Associations

1979 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

N/A

University of Washington

JD - Juris Doctor

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