Stanna Michelle Slater

Stanna Michelle Slater

STANNA MICHELLE SLATER of the Law Office of Jeffery S. Slater, P.C.
  • Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Probate ...
  • Arizona
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Stanna Michelle Slater (born Jeffery Slater) works in civil litigation and estate planning. The civil cases involve injuries, contracts, insurance & inheritance. The firm is qualified to practice in all Arizona state and federal courts.

Stanna Michelle Slater became a licensed Arizona attorney in 1989.

Stanna founded the Law Office of Jeffery S. Slater, P.C. in 1999 after practicing for nearly 10 years with Arizona's finest trial lawyers (handling the most complex civil cases, including disputes alleging medical malpractice). Since its launch, the Law Office of Jeffery Slater has represented a diverse group of insurance companies, healthcare providers, corporations (publicly-traded and closely-held), estates and individuals.

Stanna is recognized as "Distinguished" by Martindale-Hubbell (Attorney Peer Reviews) for her professional achievement and ethics. She has received the "Superb" designation by the Avvo Online Directory of Attorneys.

While practicing Law, Stanna has devoted substantial time trying to advance the interests of those who identify as Transgender or Gay. Stanna currently serves as the LGBTQ Liaison for the City of Scottsdale and also serves on the Scottsdale Police Chief's Community Engagement Committee. Stanna is a former Chair of the Arizona State Bar's Committee on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity (SOGI), where she served for six consecutive years. While on the SOGI Committee, Stanna also served on a special State Bar Task Force commissioned to review the lawyer ethics rule (ER8.4) pertaining to unlawful bias and prejudice. Stanna has also served as a member of the Board of Directors at one•n•ten, an Arizona nonprofit that strives to empower youth who identify as Transgender or Gay. In 2016, Stanna was recognized by the City of Scottsdale as a Diversity Champion and was also recognized by Arizona Foothills Magazine as one of the Women Who Move the Valley.

Website: www.JefferySlater.com

Education
University of Denver
J.D. (1989) | Law
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Activities: Denver University Law Review - Staff Writer
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University of Oklahoma
B.A. (1986) | Journalism - Professional Writing
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Activities: US Army Reserve Commission through ROTC - 1986
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Professional Experience
Attorney/Owner
Law Office of Jeffery S. Slater, P.C.
- Current
Senior Trial Attorney
Mitten Goodwin & Raup
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Associate Attorney
Broening Oberg & Woods
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Publications
Articles & Publications
United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Survey
Denver University Law Review
Speaking Engagements
"Thinking Like a Lawyer" (Arizona State Bar 2016 Annual Convention), Arizona State Bar 2016 Annual Convention
State Bar of Arizona
Awards
DISTINGUISHED ATTORNEY (Recognition for Professional Achievement & Ethics)
Martindale-Hubbell Attorney Peer Reviews
Distinguished recognition began in 2000 and has continued to the present.
SUPERB ATTORNEY RATING
Avvo.com Legal Directory
Superb recognition began in 2016 and continues to the present
DIVERSITY CHAMPION - 2016
City of Scottsdale
Recognition for efforts to help those who identify as Transgender or Gay
WOMEN WHO MOVE THE VALLEY - 2016
Arizona Foothills Magazine
Recognition for efforts to help those who identify as Transgender or Gay
Professional Associations
Arizona State Bar
Member
- Current
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Arizona State Bar Committee on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
Past Chair
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Arizona State Bar Task Force on ER8.4
Task Force Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Arizona
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Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website for Stanna Michelle Slater of the Law Office of Jeffery S. Slater, P.C.
Contact & Map
Stanna Michelle Slater of the Law Office of Jeffery S. Slater, P.C.
10963 North 130th Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Telephone: (480) 560-9602