Attorney James Slater (retired)
Hello, I am Jim Slater (retired), one of the co-founders of Slater & Zurz, LLP. Before retiring in January of 2024, it was my honor to be a Co-managing partner of the firm with Rick Zurz and dedicate the last three-plus decades of my legal career to overseeing highly skilled lawyers and legal professionals who always prioritized their clients.
Rick Zurz and I established this firm more than 32 years ago, bringing our unique experiences and backgrounds to benefit our clients. Successfully representing clients facing significant legal challenges was the most rewarding part of my legal career.
The approach to practicing law and the culture cultivated within the firm revolves around meticulous preparation and strategic planning to secure the outcomes our clients anticipate. The firm maintains a laser-like focus on the client’s needs and employ an assertive approach in pursuing their cases.
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Jim’s Education
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D. – 1969
University of Connecticut A.B. – 1966
Admitted, Ohio State Bar, 1970
Admitted, U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1970
Associations & Memberships
Akron Bar Association, Member
Ohio State Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Ohio Association for Justice, Member
American Association for Justice, Member
