M. Bryan "Bryan" Slaughter
About M. Bryan Slaughter
M. Bryan Slaughter is a lawyer based in Charlottesville, VA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. M. Bryan Slaughter is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: MichieHamlett
Education: Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1997, University of Virginia, graduated 1991, and Washington and Lee University, graduated 1997
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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