Slates Harwell Campbell LLP

Name: Slates Harwell Campbell LLP - Dallas, TX
Address: 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 3800, Dallas, TX, 75201
Telephone: 469-317-1000
Price range: $$$

4.4 (49 reviews )

Dallas, Texas

PRACTICE AREAS:: 2 THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS:: 4 BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS:: 3 +1 more

7 Attorneys

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About Slates Harwell Campbell LLP

After over 40 years of collective experience practicing construction law with one of the largest firms in Texas, John Slates and Greg Harwell formed Slates Harwell LLP to better serve our clients’ needs. We bring the pedigree of big-firm experience and expertise to the flexibility of a construction boutique platform.Most lawyers are either transactional attorneys or litigators. Because of our construction industry focus, we are both. We work from project concept to completion assisting our clients in contract negotiation, risk management, and dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration, and litigation. In this comprehensive role, we counsel our clients on the many facets of their business, and as a result, we understand the priorities that drive each client’s decisions. When disputes arise, we combine the insights developed through these unique client relationships with a proven track record of success in the courtroom and in arbitration.The construction industry relies on plans, budgets, and schedules to achieve successful projects – so do we. By tailoring strategies to our client’s business interests and expectations, we design a plan to achieve the client’s goal, develop a budget to accomplish that goal, and outline the critical path to get there. Whether negotiating contracts, managing project risks, or litigating disputes, we partner with our clients to achieve success through this guiding philosophy:Plan. Execute. Deliver.

Our Attorneys (7)

Colbie Brazell Campbell

(33)

Dallas Texas United States

Construction Law Litigation - Construction

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John W. Slates

(32)

Dallas Texas United States

Commercial Litigation Construction Law

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Gregory A. "Greg" Harwell

(35)

Dallas Texas United States

Construction Law Litigation - Construction

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Charlotte Fletcher

(37)

Dallas Texas United States

Construction Law Litigation - Construction

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Alan Phillips

(35)

Dallas Texas United States

Construction Law Litigation - Construction

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Grant Nicar

(33)

Dallas Texas United States

Commercial Litigation Construction Law

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Hugo Lopez

(39)

Dallas Texas United States

Commercial Litigation Construction Law

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Office Locations

Dallas, TX

1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 3800, Dallas, TX 75201

469-317-1000

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Leadership Team

Tom Keating

Associate

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Alan Phillips

Associate

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Grant Nicar

Associate

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Hugo Lopez

Associate

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Giselle Gafford

Of Counsel

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John Slates

Partner

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Greg Harwell

Partner

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Charles E. Hardy

Of Counsel

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Charlotte Fletcher

Partner

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Colbie Brazell Campbell

Partner

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Awards & Recognition

Featured Awards

PRACTICE AREAS: 2

THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 4

BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 3

BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 3

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Top Listed in Dallas in Litigation - Construction with 4 lawyers
Recognized by Chambers & Partners USA Guide for Construction Law - Texas (2016 - 2024)
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”; Ranked as a Tier 1 Firm for Construction Law in Dallas/Fort Worth (2015 - 2025)
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® - Top-Listed City Award for Construction Law in Dallas (2022, 2023)
Ranked in Construction Executive's The Top 50 Construction Law Firms (2020)

Key Contacts

John Slates

Partner

(469) 317-1010

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Notable Clients

Slates Harwell is best known for its expertise in the construction industry from the large general contractor’s perspective. Slates Harwell represents general contractors in negotiating prime contracts and subcontracts as well as managing suits, claims, and issues that arise from commercial and public construction and development projects. The firm’s work has covered a wide range of projects and geographic settings beyond its regional Texas focus – from contractor extra work claims on DOE projects in New Mexico, to disputes arising from $500 million mixed-use projects on the Mississippi Gulf Coast from delay and disruption claims in industrial/refinery settings, to construction defect allegations in commercial and multi-family projects. Some key clients in these areas include Andres Construction, Austin Industries, Balfour Beatty Construction, The Beck Group, EMJ Corporation, Hill & Wilkinson, JE Dunn Construction Company, VCC, Rampart Multifamily and Talley-Riggins Construction Co. LLC.Another area of recognized specialty is in the preparation of development and contract management plans and documents for large commercial / retail / residential developers. Developer clients including KDC Development, Streetlights Residential, and Cielo Real Estate to name a few, have engaged the firm to assist with contracts for their designers, managers, contractors, and suppliers and to implement programs to manage their projects to a successful completion.A third area of recognized expertise is the broad range of legal services provided to builders in the volume homebuilding industry. During the course of their careers, lawyers at Slates Harwell have represented 15 of the top 20 homebuilders – as well as their trade associations (National Association of Home Builders, Texas Association of Builders, and Leading Builders of America). Services to the volume builders include providing regulatory compliance guidance for development and marketing, contract management and procurement best practices programs, and copyright and trademark protection. Current key clients include DR Horton Homes, Lennar Homes, M/I Homes, and Pulte Homes.Slates Harwell is best known for its expertise in the construction industry from the large general contractor’s perspective. Slates Harwell represents general contractors in negotiating prime contracts and subcontracts as well as managing suits, claims, and issues that arise from commercial and public construction and development projects. The firm’s work has covered a wide range of projects and geographic settings beyond its regional Texas focus – from contractor extra work claims on DOE projects in New Mexico, to disputes arising from $500 million mixed-use projects on the Mississippi Gulf Coast from delay and disruption claims in industrial/refinery settings, to construction defect allegations in commercial and multi-family projects. Some key clients in these areas include Andres Construction, Austin Industries, Balfour Beatty Construction, The Beck Group, EMJ Corporation, Hill & Wilkinson, JE Dunn Construction Company, VCC, Rampart Multifamily and Talley-Riggins Construction Co. LLC.Another area of recognized specialty is in the preparation of development and contract management plans and documents for large commercial / retail / residential developers. Developer clients including KDC Development, Streetlights Residential, and Cielo Real Estate to name a few, have engaged the firm to assist with contracts for their designers, managers, contractors, and suppliers and to implement programs to manage their projects to a successful completion.A third area of recognized expertise is the broad range of legal services provided to builders in the volume homebuilding industry. During the course of their careers, lawyers at Slates Harwell have represented 15 of the top 20 homebuilders – as well as their trade associations (National Association of Home Builders, Texas Association of Builders, and Leading Builders of America). Services to the volume builders include providing regulatory compliance guidance for development and marketing, contract management and procurement best practices programs, and copyright and trademark protection. Current key clients include DR Horton Homes, Lennar Homes, M/I Homes, and Pulte Homes.

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Reviews

4.4 / 5

49 Reviews

Hazel Dickens

Feb 02, 2026

Many thanks to Slates Harwell Campbell LLP for the hard work and dedication to my legal matter

Really glad I found Slates Harwell Campbell LLP for my case. They were a huge help and made everything understandable. I was very impressed with their knowledge and how they handled the opposition. If...

Delia Mosciski

Feb 02, 2026

Slates Harwell Campbell LLP did a great job handling my complex Construction Law case from start to finish

I've worked with a few lawyers in undefined over the years, but Slates Harwell Campbell LLP stands out for their honesty and thoroughness. They were clear about the process and kept me updated at all...

Noah Morissette

Feb 02, 2026

Many thanks to Slates Harwell Campbell LLP for the hard work and dedication to my legal matter

Super helpful and professional staff at Slates Harwell Campbell LLP's office. Thanks again for everything you did for me! It was a long journey, but you made it much easier with your constant support...

Alexander Casper

Feb 02, 2026

Would recommend Slates Harwell Campbell LLP for sure to anyone in undefined needing legal help

Everyone at Slates Harwell Campbell LLP's office in undefined was so nice and helpful. They made a tough situation a lot easier to deal with by being so patient and explaining everything clearly. I ne...

Denise Lesch

Feb 02, 2026

So happy with the results of my case thanks to the hard work of Slates Harwell Campbell LLP and staff

I was really stressed about my case in undefined, but Slates Harwell Campbell LLP made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled...