About
James Slater is a Florida-based copyright, trademark, data privacy, and corporate lawyer with a diverse background and strong roots in Florida. James Slater is a highly experienced lawyer based in Tallahassee, Florida, specializing in copyright, trademark, data privacy, and corporate law. He is licensed to practice in Florida, Colorado, Washington, the District of Columbia, and several federal district and appellate courts. Additionally, he holds the prestigious Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) certification. A dual U.S. and U.K. national, James has deep connections to Florida and splits his time between Miami, Tallahassee, and various hiking trails across North America. Prior to his legal career, he spent time in Russia working with a U.S. State Department program and as a Russian interpreter and translator. He also completed the National Security Education Program’s Russian Overseas Flagship program in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Before establishing his own firm, James gained valuable experience at boutique law firms specializing in intellectual property and media law. He also co-directed a homeless legal advocacy project at Legal Services of Greater Miami and served as a judicial law clerk in the Southern District of Florida. Active in his community, James serves on the board of directors of Yiddish Farm, a nonprofit educational farm in upstate New York, and has previously been involved with the Dade County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. He is also a Florida Chapter Chair of the Copyright Society of the USA and a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals and the Florida Bar Media and Communications Law Committee. In addition to his legal expertise, James is multilingual, fluent in Russian, proficient in Spanish and Polish, and currently learning Yiddish and Turkish. His diverse background and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset to clients seeking legal representation in a variety of areas.
Legal Issues
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Intellectual Property
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
- Russian: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
