John Slates
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Construction
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About
Provided by John Slates
Practice Areas
John W. Slates is a founding partner of Slates Harwell LLP. He 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 verdict and arbitration awards. He has also successfully argued before the Texas Supreme Court in Lennar Corporation v. Markel American Insurance Company. John also assists his clients with transactional needs and has negotiated over $9 billion in design and construction contracts for some of the most high-profile projects recently built in North Texas.
Professional Memberships
Recognized, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Construction Law (Texas) 2016 – 2022
Recognized, U.S. News Best Lawyers in America©, Construction Law (Texas) 2013 – 2023
Recognized, Texas Super Lawyers (2016 – 2022), Texas Rising Stars (2005, 2007, 2008), as published in Texas Monthly (Construction Litigation, Construction Surety) (A Thomson Reuters Service)
Publications
"Building Diversity & Demolishing Implicit Bias in the Construction Industry," Texas State Bar Construction Conference (March 2021)
“Nuances in Key AIA Contract Terms,” AGC Texas Building Branch Convention (June 2019)
“Negotiating Tricky Clauses in Prime Contracts – The Sequel,” Texas State Bar Construction Conference (February 2019)
Personal
www.slatesharwell.com
Chambers Review
USA
John Slates is praised for his construction disputes-focused practice. He acts for prominent contractors and homebuilders. He also ably advises clients on design and construction agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"John is outstanding at advising on and handling issues related to the construction business."
"John is fantastic and is one of our go-to people. His experience, his knowledge of the industry, and his competence in handling the cases stands out."
"John is outstanding at advising on and handling issues related to the construction business."
"John is fantastic and is one of our go-to people. His experience, his knowledge of the industry, and his competence in handling the cases stands out."
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