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Attorney Ronald P. Slates of Ronald P. Slates, P.C., in Los Angeles, California, successfully negotiates, settles, and vigorously litigates basic and complex cases in the legal practice areas of bankruptcy and creditor/debtor rights, real estate law and business litigation. Ron Slates founded his law firm more than 30 years ago and handles creditor cases of pre- and post-judgment enforcement.
He has earned his reputation as one of California’s leading attorneys in the areas of commercial debt collection, creditors' rights, and creditor bankruptcy. Mr. Slates has outstanding experience and expertise in general business litigation and real estate transactions.
Ronald P. Slates was selected for inclusion in Southern California Super Lawyers from 2007 to 2011, a designation reserved for only 5 percent of the California State Bar. Attorney Ronald P. Slates has received the highest rating, AV*, from Martindale-Hubbell National Law Directory for more than 20 years.
Ronald Slates fluently speaks the following languages: English, French and German. Mr. Slates received his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.
About Ronald Slates
Law School: UCLA School of Law
Languages Spoken: English, French, German
Admitted: 1969, California
Professional Webpage: www.rslateslaw.com/DynamicAttorneys.shtml?wldpid=2858773_1&m...
Honors and Awards:
- AV Peer Review Rating for more than 25 years
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member, Phi Alpha Delta International Legal Fraternity
- Member, State Bar of California
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
- California State Bar, 1969
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 1975
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1990
Representative Clients:
- Streamline Shippers and Associates, Inc.; Ropers,Majeski, Kohn and Bentley; Littler, Mendelson (attorneys); Ralphs/Foods For Less; The Kroger Co.; National Spinning Company; Sizzler U.S.A. Restaurants; GMAC Commercial Finance L.L.C.; Continental Business Credit; Milberg Factors, Inc.; Rosenthal and Rosenthal (factoring); Morrow Equipment Company; American Apparel;
Educational Background:
- University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., 1965
- University of London, England, LL.M., 1974