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MEMBER PROFILE: Hon. James M. Slater |
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Hon. James M. Slater
McIvers & Slater
211 East Anapamu Street
Santa Barbara
CA 93101
Tel: (805) 897-3843
Fax: (805) 897-3844
Email: jslater0812@msn.com
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Following a distinguished career as a Judge in Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Judge James Slater turned to fulltime private ADR practice in 1997. He has established an excellent reputation as a fair and balanced arbitrator, and a thoughtful mediator who consistently settles disputes. |
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Arbitration |
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Private Judge |
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Mini-Trials |
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Special Master |
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Referee |
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Serving the following Counties:
Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Marin, Monterey, Orange, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Sonoma, Ventura
[ Click for Map of California's
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Hon. James M. Slater has experience in settling the following civil matters: |
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Aviation |
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Civil Rights |
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Class Actions |
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Commercial/Business |
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Community Associations |
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Condominiums |
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Contract Disputes |
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EEOC |
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Education |
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Energy Sector (Oil, Gas) |
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Engineering |
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Entertainment Sector |
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Environmental |
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Family Businesses |
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Franchise |
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Intellectual Property |
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International |
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Labor/Unions |
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Landlord/Tenant |
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Legal Malpractice |
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Local Government |
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Medical Malpractice |
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Mergers & Acquisitions |
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Military |
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Natural Disasters |
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Non-profit Organizations |
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Nursing Homes |
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Personal Injury |
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Professional Malpractice |
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Public Policy |
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Securities |
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Shareholder Disputes |
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Biographical Notes:
Following 20 years of continuous service on the bench in Santa Barbara County, Judge Slater retired from the Superior Court in 1997 and is currently serving the private sector as an Arbitrator, Mediator and Special Master. During his judicial career he presided over civil jury and court trials, settlement conferences, civil law and motion, family court, probate court and criminal proceedings. The civil assignments predominated his calendar and covered virtually all areas of law.
Judge Slater is affiliated with the American Arbitration Association as an arbitrator in complex commercial, employment, class action, and construction defect cases.
As a mediator, Judge Slater is highly respected for being insightful, innovative and consistently objective. He is known for his ability to persuade parties to continue talking and working toward settlement. As an arbitrator, Judge Slater is recognized for his dedication to reaching a just decision and for being unremittingly fair, kind and responsive to each party's needs.
Commented one client, “He invests 110% of his attention on each individual's case throughout the hearing, from reading the briefs to writing the award.”
Education:
University of Notre Dame (JD—1964);
Iona College (BA, History—1961)
ADR Training:
Rutter Group Employment Litigation Seminars 2006
ACE005 - Chairing an Arbitration Panel, 10/05
ACE003 - Arbitrator Ethics & Disclosure, 12/04
Annual Arbitrator Update, 2002
AAA Commercial Arbitrator II Training, Los Angeles, 11/02
AAA Arbitrator I Training - Fundamentals of the Arbitration Process, San Francisco, 2/02
CJER/California Judges Association, Civil Law/Mediation Seminar, San Francisco, 1/01
2000 - Pepperdine University "Master's Mediation Forum"
2000 - Santa Barbara Superior Court CADRe Program "Maximize Your Mediation" Seminar
1999 - Piazza/Lincoln Mediation Techniques Seminar
1998 - Pepperdine University Advanced Mediation Course
Rutter Group Employment Litigation Seminars 1998
CJER/California Judges Association, Mediation Training, San Francisco, 1992;
CJER/California Judges Association, Judges College, 1977, 1980, 1983 and 1990, and numerous multi—day seminars in general civil law, with emphasis on torts, contracts, employment, construction, and environmental law.
Languages
English
Memberships & Affiliations :
State Bar of California
California Judges Association
Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association - Los Angeles, San Francisco, Providence, Rhode Island (Class Action Center): Member of Large Complex Case Panel and arbitrator on the Commercial, Employment, Class Action, and Construction Defect Panels
Judge Slater is also associated with Judicate West of Santa Ana, California
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RATES & PAYMENT INFORMATION |
Rates: Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, City of Ventura: $350.00/hour
All other locations: $400.00/hour
No travel time or travel expenses charged in the State of California.
Please contact for details and out-of-state rates.
Payment: Please contact McIvers & Slater at (805) 897-3843 for details.
Cancellation Policy: Please contact McIvers & Slater at (805) 897-3843 for details.
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AVAILABILITY & BOOKING INFORMATION |
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SORRY - CALENDAR DATA UNAVAILABLE
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To confirm Judge Slater's availability, please call McIvers & Slater at (805) 897-3843
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