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Slates Harwell Campbell LLP

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
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About Slates Harwell Campbell LLP

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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4.4 / 5

49 Reviews

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Van Russel

Feb 02, 2026

Highly recommend Slates Harwell Campbell LLP for anyone needing expert Construction Law help in undefined

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to Slates Harwell Campbell LLP. They helped me out big time with my Construction Law issue and kept me informed at every ste...

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Martha Blanda

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...

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Nathaniel Balistreri

Feb 02, 2026

Professional service and clear communication provided by Slates Harwell Campbell LLP in undefined

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...

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Clara Rowe

Feb 02, 2026

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

Best lawyer for Construction Law in undefined. Period. I've seen others, but Slates Harwell Campbell LLP is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to get the best results....

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Taylor Wisozk

Feb 02, 2026

The absolute best in undefined for Construction Law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to Slates Harwell Campbell LLP. They helped me out big time with my Construction Law issue and kept me informed at every ste...