Introduction: When it comes to choosing a lawyer, experience matters. You need a lawyer you can trust when your future is on the line. Choose an attorney with more than 30 years of experience practicing law in Florida. Choose a former prosecutor who knows how to get the job done in court. My name is James L. Slater, and I am here to help you resolve your most sensitive and important family legal issues. I represent clients throughout Pinellas County, Pasco County and Hillsborough County.