Ronald Slates

Practice areas

Creditor Debtor Rights: Business, Business Litigation, Real Estate: Business

Focus areas

Collections, Debt Discharge, Non-Compete Agreements, Trade Secret

Ronald Slates, an esteemed attorney, is the driving force behind The Law Offices of Ronald P. Slates, P.C., situated in Los Angeles, California. With a wealth of over half a century’s worth of legal expertise, Mr. Slates offers unparalleled guidance and assistance to a diverse clientele across Southern California and the broader state. His expertise encompasses an array of legal matters, encompassing:

• Pursuit of commercial debt recovery
• Handling of prejudgment writs of attachment and possession, along with their subsequent enforcement
• Execution of judgments
• Litigation concerning creditors’ rights
• Addressing real estate transactions and ensuing litigation that necessitate assertive judgment enforcement

Throughout his illustrious legal journey, Mr. Slates has earned a distinguished reputation as a preeminent advocate, particularly excelling in his specialized fields of commercial collection and judgment enforcement. His track record is marked by remarkable achievements in representing both enterprises and individuals grappling with urgent legal predicaments. Drawing on his extensive legal acumen, he formulates optimal strategic remedies that empower his clients to resolve their disputes and successfully RECOVER the owed funds.

Nationally acknowledged as one of the foremost trial lawyers in the state and beyond, Mr. Slates has consistently upheld an AV-Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell for more than a quarter-century. His peers have accorded him numerous other esteemed rankings as well. He is frequently referred to by fellow attorneys in his locale when seeking assistance with debt collection cases.

Mr. Slates completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1965. Subsequently, he returned to his alma mater to earn his Juris Doctor from the UCLA School of Law in 1968. He further honed his legal prowess with a Master of Laws degree from King’s College, housed within the Dickson Poon School of Law, in 1974. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Actively engaged in professional circles, Mr. Slates holds memberships with the Los Angeles County Bar Association and The State Bar of California, alongside other affiliations.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® facilitates a peer review rating process, with ratings reflecting the confidential opinions of legal peers and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ encompass two key aspects: legal proficiency and general ethical standards.