About
Barton L. Slavin is a highly respected attorney with more than three decades of litigation experience in both state and federal courts. Throughout his distinguished career, he has taken on intricate personal injury and commercial cases, representing individuals and organizations in actions against major corporations, insurance defense companies, and government agencies. His work has contributed to defining important aspects of state and federal law through appellate and trial-level decisions.
Barton began his academic journey at the University of Buffalo, where he graduated cum laude. He then earned his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, setting the foundation for his long and accomplished legal career.
Barton is licensed to practice before several prestigious courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also admitted to the Southern and Eastern District Courts of New York, where he has gained extensive knowledge of complex legal matters. His admission to the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation and the New York State Bar underscores his professional standing and credibility in the legal community.
Barton’s leadership and service have extended beyond the courtroom. He has served as President of The Brooklyn Bar Association, a Committee Member of The Courts of the State of New York Grievance and Disciplinary Committee, and as a District Delegate to the House of Delegates of the New York State Bar Association. Additionally, he has acted as both Court Evaluator and Guardian Ad Litem under New York State Mental Hygiene Law, reflecting his deep commitment to justice and ethical legal practice.
Barton L. Slavin continues to be recognized for his professionalism, integrity, and dedication to those he represents. His extensive background in trial advocacy and appellate work demonstrates not only technical skill but also a genuine drive to protect clients’ rights and achieve fair outcomes in every case he undertakes.
Law Office Affiliations
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Attorney, The Ahearne Law Firm, PLLC
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- President, Brooklyn Bar Association
Licensed State
- New York
Education
- Brooklyn Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges


- Appeals
- Litigation
- Animal and Dog Bites
- Brain Injury
- Car Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death




