Bio

Work Experience:

1997- Present Founding member of Slaten Law P.C. Tried numerous jury trials in 5 states; litigated in 22 states and several Federal courts. Has handled product liability cases including brain damage, death, amputation involving heavy equipment, bungee runs, fire extinguishers, trailer hitches, tires, motorcycles, and motor scooters. Tried termite damage claims with millions demand and some even called "bet the company" litigation in a number of jurisdictions. Litigated sub-prime mortgage cases in multiple jurisdictions. Litigated and tried automobile and trucking cases. AV rated.

1993- 1997 Partner at Sasser & Littleton P.C. Was lead trial lawyer. Tried major class action case involving mental health issues in federal court in 1995. Wyatt v. Poundstone (MD Ala).

June 1991- July 1993 Litigation Associate at Atlas & Hall, L.L.P., McAllen, Texas.

July 1987- Jan. 1990 Litigated and tried product liability, bad faith, automobile and trucking accident cases in the Rio Grande Valley. Also, litigated a number of agriculture cases involving products valued in the millions of dollars. Handled automobile product cases for major manufacturers.

Sept. 1990- June 1991 Partner at Henley & Slaten, P.C. General practice and plaintiff practice. Tried construction defect, criminal, personal injury, workmen's compensation and family law cases.

Jan. 1990- Sept. 1990 Litigation Associate with Leo & Associates. Litigated commercial cases in Federal District Courts in Minnesota, New York, and Alabama, as well as state courts in Texas.

Education:

Pepperdine University School of Law, LLM in Dispute Resolution in 2010

The University of Alabama School of Law, JD in 1987

The University of Montevallo, BBA in Accounting

Publications:

"The 1995 Wyatt Litigation: Beginnings, Trial Strategies, and Results," Law & Psychology Review, Volume 35, 2011.

Clifton E. Slaten

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