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John W. Slates represents clients in Dallas, Texas across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About John W. Slates
John Slates is Board Certified in Construction Law and focuses his practice on representing general contractors, owners, and developers. John is an accomplished trial lawyer who has first-chaired numerous cases to verdicts, including cases that have been recognized by the National Law Journal’s "Top 100 Verdicts" and Verdict Search’s "Top Texas Verdicts." He has also successfully argued before the Texas Supreme Court in Lennar Corporation v. Markel American Insurance Company.
John has negotiated over $9 billion in design and construction contracts for some of the most high-profile projects recently built in North Texas, including the Toyota Corporate Headquarters, as well as a wide array of other commercial projects.
John served on the Texas State Bar Construction Law Council and Foundation from 2017-2020, is currently the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Construction Law Section, and is a frequent speaker on construction-related topics at legal and industry conferences.
Credentials
Education
Georgetown University
— · 1995
Georgetown University
— · 1995
Recognition
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Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Dallas/Fort Worth)
2025
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Inaugural Class (2017 - present)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers & Partners USA Guide
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Construction (Texas) (2016 – 2022)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Construction Law, Texas (2013 - 2023)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Monthly
2026
Best Lawyers in America — (Construction Litigation) (A
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Thomson Reuters
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Service)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — (Construction Litigation, Construction Surety) (A
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Lawyer
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , September 2, 2013
2026
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Slates Harwell Campbell LLP
1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 3800
Dallas, Texas 75201
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What areas of law does John W. Slates practice?
John W. Slates focuses on Business, Construction, and Litigation.
Where is John W. Slates located?
John W. Slates primarily serves clients in Dallas, Texas, with an office at 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 3800.
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