John P. Slagter
Cleveland, OH
Trusted estate litigation attorney serving Cleveland.
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John P. Slagter is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Estate Litigation, Real Estate, and Zoning. Currently practicing at Tucker Ellis LLP.
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- Cleveland, OHIO
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- Estate Litigation · Real Estate · Zoning
- Handles Estate Litigation, Real Estate, and Zoning matters from Cleveland, OHIO.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Cleveland) (2026).
About John P. Slagter: John P. Slagter is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Estate Litigation, Real Estate, and Zoning. Currently practicing at Tucker Ellis LLP.
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John P. Slagter represents clients in Cleveland, Ohio across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About John P. Slagter
Passionate about real estate and development, John has dedicated his over 30-year career to protecting clients’ property rights and achieving their goals. Practicing in all facets of real estate – including acquisition, disposition, leasing, finance, construction, eminent domain, and real property tax – John represents national and regional clients in industry sectors including commercial, office, retail, industrial, and residential.
Notably, John devotes a significant part of his practice to land use and zoning, where he delivers unparalleled solutions in protecting and advancing property rights. He represents clients on a daily basis in matters involving applications for site approvals, variances, conditional use approvals, rezonings, economic development incentives, and litigation related to these issues. He develops and implements strategies to overcome objections by governmental authorities and community activists to secure approvals for clients in some of the most controversial and difficult cases. John is actively involved in the real estate community on a local and national level, including his engagement as a frequent speaker, writer, and contributor on real estate and land use issues. He also is an adjunct professor of law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law teaching Land Use Regulation.
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Education
Case Western Reserve University
J.D. · 1991
John Carroll University
BA · 1988
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Ohio, Ohio State Bar
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Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Cleveland)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Cleveland)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Cleveland)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Cleveland)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Cleveland)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Cleveland)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Cleveland)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Landlord Tenant
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Condemnation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Development
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Industrial
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Planned Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Property Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Residential
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Shopping Center Transactions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Certiorari
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Zoning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2007-2025).
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for inclusion in Ohio’s Super Lawyers (2004 – 2025), as voted by his peers.
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected to Ohio’s Top 100 Super Lawyers list (2012) and Cleveland’s Top 50 Super Lawyers list (2012).
2026
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What areas of law does John P. Slagter practice?
John P. Slagter focuses on Estate Litigation, Real Estate, and Zoning.
Where is John P. Slagter located?
John P. Slagter primarily serves clients in Cleveland, Ohio, with an office at 950 Main Avenue, Suite 1100.
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