James W. "Jim" Slater

Who I am:

I was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on October 5, 1943. I attended college at the University of Connecticut, graduating with honors in 1966. From there, I decided to enroll in the Georgetown University Law Center and received my law degree in 1969. I have been practicing law for over 40 years and have handled thousands of cases, both big and small involving the following:  

Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Personal Injury, Brain Injury, Wrongful Death, Nursing Home Abuse, Dog Bites and Animal Attacks,  Product Liability, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Corporate Law, Toxic / Black Mold, Business Related Problems, Commercial Litigation and much more.               

My Video Profile

I invite you to learn more about me and get to know me better by viewing my video profile via the following link: Jim Slater Video Profile. I also invite you to contact me for a free consultation by calling me at the telephone number listed above or send me a message and we can schedule a time to talk that's convenient for you. A few minutes on the telephone with me may provide you with the direction you have been looking for and calm your anxieties.  

How I Will Serve You:

Like all the attorneys at Slater & Zurz LLP, I am focused on getting results for all my clients as quickly as possible. That means meticulously preparing your case and aggressively pursuing it. In most circumstances, I can get your case successfully resolved at mediation and avoid a lengthy trial. If your case does need to go to trial, I have a long and established track record of success.

What Clients Say About Me

The best way for me to explain how I may help you, is to allow my clients to tell you about their experience with me:

To see what even more clients say about me and this law firm, please visit the following link: Client Testimonials.  

Why I Practice Law:

It's simple.... I like to help people in all types of cases, big or small. I want you to call me so we can discuss your case. It will be my pleasure to speak with you and provide you with immediate feedback on how we can solve your legal issue.

My Most Memorable Cases:

There have been quite a few over the years. Here are just a few:

A college student was involved in a car accident and received injuries that hospitalized him. While in the hospital, his feeding tube was improperly inserted and he suffered additional injuries that placed him into a coma. Fortunately, he was able to recover from the coma.We were able to obtain a very substantial monetary settlement for him from the hospital.

A man was involved in a truck accident and developed RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy), an extremely painful disorder of the arms and hands. The man hired an attorney and was advised to settle for an amount that was grossly inadequate. He terminated his relationship with that attorney and hired me. We were then able to successfully reach a settlement that was three times the amount initially offered.