James E.A. Slaton

James E.A. Slaton

Baton Rouge, LA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC

34 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law Real Estate Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Baton Rouge.

Biography

Mr. Slaton concentrates his practice in commercial real estate, including land use and zoning matters, leasing and finance. He joined Stone Pigman in 2004.
Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC

34 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 2002

  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association

  • American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section Land Use and Zoning Committee - Chair
  • Baton Rouge Bar Association - Member
  • Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
  • New Orleans Bar Association - Member
  • Urban Land Institute - Associate Member
  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section Land Use and Zoning Committee - Chair
  • Baton Rouge Bar Association - Member
  • Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
  • New Orleans Bar Association - Member
  • Urban Land Institute - Associate Member
  • Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 2002

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Real Estate Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Banking and Finance Law, Baton Rouge (2026)
  • Real Estate Law, Baton Rouge (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
Awards:
  • In 2013, Mr. Slaton was named to The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the field of real estate law. New Orleans magazine recognized him as a Top Lawyer in real estate law and land use and zoning law.

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