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James Slater's practice focuses on all aspects of residential real estate, including purchases and sales of all types of properties, civil litigation, and drafting of wills and trusts. Mr. Slater’s experience includes being lead counsel on over 50 jury trials in state and federal courts, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He is also a licensed real estate broker in the State of Illinois.

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Mr. Slater received a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Iowa in 1985 and a J.D. from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, where he wrote for The Loyola Consumer Law Reporter, in 1994. Mr. Slater was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 1994. He was also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 1994.

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At the Slater Law Group, we have more than 20 years of experience representing buyers and sellers of real estate throughout Cook County and Lake County in Northern Illinois. As a licensed real estate broker and instructor as well as an attorney, B. James Slater has a comprehensive understanding of residential real estate transactions and foreclosure defense. When disputes arise, we have considerable experience in civil litigation and can protect your rights in court.

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B. James Slater
400 E. Randolph Street
Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60601
41.885003,-87.6168638

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