Jim Slaughter, a partner at Law Firm Carolinas, has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL)—the premier national organization of real estate attorneys. Among nearly 30,000 attorneys practicing in North Carolina, only 18 currently hold this distinction. Jim is the only private practice attorney from North Carolina admitted to ACREL this year.
Founded in 1978, ACREL is an invitation-only organization that selects members based on demonstrated excellence, substantial experience, and the highest standards of professional conduct in real estate law. Selection follows a rigorous peer-review and screening process.
Jim’s practice has spanned the full spectrum of real estate law, including contract drafting, real estate litigation, land use, and representation of builders, Realtors®, and Realtor® associations. He is nationally recognized in community association law (homeowner and condominium associations), having served as President of the national College of Community Association Lawyers and the North Carolina Chapter of the Community Associations Institute. Jim is author of four books on running effective association meetings. In addition, he has been a licensed real estate broker for more than 40 years.
Law Firm Carolinas, with five offices across North and South Carolina, has a wide-ranging practice including the drafting of contracts and real estate documents, closings, builder representation, HOA and condominium associations, litigation, land use, and wills and estates.
To learn more or connect with Jim, visit Jim Slaughter or email him directly at [email protected].