Slates Harwell LLP

Slates Harwell LLP Boutique construction law firm with the pedigree of big-firm expertise and experience. Most lawyers are either transactional attorneys or litigators. Execute.

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. Since its inception in 2013, Slates Harwell has more than doubled in size, adding

ten respected construction lawyers to our team. 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. Deliver.

Congratulations to Slates Harwell LLP's partners John Slates, Gregory Harwell, Matthew Waterman, and Aaron Capps for the...
09/18/2023

Congratulations to Slates Harwell LLP's partners John Slates, Gregory Harwell, Matthew Waterman, and Aaron Capps for their inclusion in the 2023 edition of Texas Super Lawyers. Only 5 percent of total lawyers in the state are selected for recognition in this distinguished listing.

Additionally, John Slates has once again been named to Super Lawyers' list of 2023 Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers.

Slates Harwell LLP is proud to announce that our founding partner Gregory Harwell has been recognized by 2024 Best Lawye...
08/17/2023

Slates Harwell LLP is proud to announce that our founding partner Gregory Harwell has been recognized by 2024 Best Lawyers in America® as "Lawyer of the Year" for Construction Law in Dallas/Fort Worth. Additionally, John Slates, Gregory Harwell, Colbie Brazell Campbell, Aaron Capps, Matthew Waterman, and Charlotte Fletcher have been recognized by 2024 Best Lawyers in America® for Construction Law, and Julianna Infanzón has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

07/01/2023

Today we’re thrilled to celebrate Slates Harwell LLP’s 10th anniversary! For the past decade, we’ve had the privilege and pleasure to partner with our construction industry clients to deliver exceptional legal service with uncompromising integrity. We value those relationships and appreciate each opportunity to develop strategic solutions for our clients. Here’s to many more years of serving as leaders, advocates, mentors, and friends in the construction law field!

Four of our team members got together over the weekend to get their hands dirty supporting Habitat for Humanity!
04/16/2023

Four of our team members got together over the weekend to get their hands dirty supporting Habitat for Humanity!

Slates Harwell LLP's business is built on our relationships – not only with our clients and colleagues, but also within ...
09/02/2022

Slates Harwell LLP's business is built on our relationships – not only with our clients and colleagues, but also within our community. One of the ways our attorneys give back to the local community is through service on boards and in leadership roles benefitting Dallas charitable organizations as well as the construction industry. Slates Harwell is proud to share that four of our attorneys have recently been invited to serve in leadership capacities with the following organizations.

John Slates has been elected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors for TEXO, The Construction Association. TEXO combines the two largest and most influential national construction industry associations – the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) – to unify, advocate and advance the construction industry in North and East Texas.

Colbie Brazell has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Construction Education Foundation of North Texas. The organization is a self-supporting foundation with widespread construction industry participation, which provides the finest in construction industry training in the North Texas area.

Aaron Capps has been selected to the 2022 – 2023 new members class of the TouchDown Club of Dallas. The TouchDown Club of Dallas is a group of like-minded men working together to raise charitable donations and contributions for The Ashford Rise School of Dallas, an early childhood education program for children ages 6 months to 6 years with developmental disabilities.

Ben Warden has been accepted into the 2022 Leadership Class of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. The leadership program was created in 1997 as a way for young lawyers to hone leadership skills and make a difference in their community and the bar. Only a small group of lawyers are selected to the program each year, and each class organizes a project benefitting an organization within the Dallas community.

Congratulations to all and thank you for investing your time and skills to give back to our community!

Slates Harwell LLP is proud to announce the firm’s inclusion in Chambers and Partners USA 2022 Guide as a Band 2 firm fo...
06/01/2022

Slates Harwell LLP is proud to announce the firm’s inclusion in Chambers and Partners USA 2022 Guide as a Band 2 firm for construction law in Texas. Additionally, John Slates, Gregory Harwell, Colbie Brazell Campbell, and Stephen Bolline have been individually recognized in the annual guide in the area of construction law. Chambers evaluates law firms based on interviews with peers and clients. Individual lawyers are ranked in their practice area on the basis of their legal knowledge and experience, ability, effectiveness, and client-service. Congratulations to the individual award recipients as well as the entire Slates Harwell team on this outstanding professional achievement!

This weekend, five members of our team volunteered in the Dallas Bar Construction Law Build Day benefitting the Dallas A...
04/29/2022

This weekend, five members of our team volunteered in the Dallas Bar Construction Law Build Day benefitting the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. Each year, the DBA Home Project brings together volunteers from the Dallas legal community in partnership with the Dallas Area Habitat to build a new home for a local family. The program is the longest running whole-house sponsor of a Habitat home, and Slates Harwell is proud to help.

After a two year hiatus from meeting in person, it was great to be back in a room full of Texas construction lawyers thi...
03/04/2022

After a two year hiatus from meeting in person, it was great to be back in a room full of Texas construction lawyers this week at the 35th Annual Construction Law Conference, held at the La Cantera Resort in San Antonio!

The week was spent learning about current issues and industry changes in construction law, reconnecting with colleagues, and spending quality time with clients.

Our very own, Greg Harwell, presented to nearly 1,000 construction attorneys on how recently passed Texas House Bill 2237 impacts lien claims and rights.

Until next year!

11/25/2021
Today our office competed in the VCC Construction Cares Foundation Charity Golf Tournament. You can’t beat a beautiful d...
11/02/2021

Today our office competed in the VCC Construction Cares Foundation Charity Golf Tournament.

You can’t beat a beautiful day on the golf course with great company — all while raising money for a great cause! ⛳️

Work hard, play hard! The firm made it out of the office yesterday to visit the Texas State Fair--we played games, rode ...
10/07/2021

Work hard, play hard! The firm made it out of the office yesterday to visit the Texas State Fair--we played games, rode rides, and, of course, ate lots of tasty food.

Until next year!

On Monday, September 13, 2021, Slates Harwell LLP attorneys John Slates, Joe Mira, Aaron Capps, and Charlotte Fletcher w...
09/09/2021

On Monday, September 13, 2021, Slates Harwell LLP attorneys John Slates, Joe Mira, Aaron Capps, and Charlotte Fletcher will serve as panelists during the Construction Law for Contractors seminar hosted by TEXO, The Construction Association. This full-day event is a great way for contractors to learn the legal side of the construction industry, with topics ranging from contract negotiation and project documentation, to claim management and the dispute resolution process. Come join us!

Address

1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 3800
Dallas, TX
75201

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+14693171000

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