Donald E. Slaughter
Before forming his own firm in 1985, Don Slaughter was a
tax partner with the law firm of Ball, Hunt, Brown and Baerwitz in Long
Beach, California. With over twenty-five years of experience, he advises
individual and business clients in the areas of taxation, business
transactions and estate planning. Don emphasizes a practical,
cost-effective solution-based approach to his practice. Don is certified
by the California State Bar as a specialist in taxation.
Education: Santa Clara University, B.S.C., 1972, Loyola University School
of Law, J.D., 1975; New York University, L.L.M. in Taxation, 1980.
W. James Slaughter
Prior to joining his brother to form the firm in 1986, Jim
Slaughter worked for General Electric Company as a staff attorney in
Fairfield, CT, New York, NY, Washington, D.C., and Cleveland, OH. While at
G.E., he advised business unit clients in labor, employment, transactional
and trade regulation issues. He currently advises business clients in the
areas of employment law, business transactions, business litigation and
tax litigation. He speaks fluent Spanish and not-so-fluent Portuguese and
French.
Education: Instituto de Estudios Europeos, Madrid Spain,
(1976-77); Santa Clara University (B.S.C., magna cum laude, 1978); Boston
University (J.D., 1981)..
