Francis J. Slavin

Francis J. Slavin has built a respected legal career through decades of service in litigation, real estate, and construction law. He has guided individuals, businesses, and developers through complex disputes involving contracts, foreclosures, eminent domain, and property development. His experience also includes judicial service as Judge Pro Tempore for the Superior Court of Arizona.

Francis completed his academic training at the University of Cincinnati, earning his undergraduate degree before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. During his time in law school, he was honored as a member of the Order of the Coif, reflecting his academic excellence, and also participated in Phi Delta Phi.

Francis has been a licensed attorney for decades, first admitted to practice in Ohio in 1968 and later in Arizona in 1972, laying the groundwork for a long and respected legal career. He has served as a shareholder and director at a leading law firm and went on to hold key leadership roles with the State Bar of Arizona, including chair and member of both the Judicial Evaluation Committee and the Disciplinary Commission. These positions highlight his deep commitment to fairness, ethics, and the highest standards of professional conduct in the legal profession.

Francis has been active in various professional organizations, including the Ohio State Bar Association, Arizona State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association, where he contributed to sections on construction, real property, probate, and state and local government law. He also authored educational materials on construction law and mechanics’ liens in Arizona, helping professionals better understand complex legal issues in that field.

Francis J. Slavin continues to provide counsel with a focus on real estate, construction, and litigation matters. His decades of dedication, service in both private practice and judicial roles, and contributions to professional education highlight his commitment to guiding clients through challenging legal matters with knowledge and integrity.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder / Attorney, Francis J. Slavin, P.C.
• Member, Arizona State Bar Association
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Order of the Coif
• Member, State Bar of Arizona, Real Estate Section
• Member, State Bar of Arizona, Construction Law Section
• Member, State Bar of Arizona, Judicial Evaluation Committee (1974-1990)
• Chair, State Bar of Arizona, Judicial Evaluation Committee (1976-1980)
• Member, State Bar of Arizona, Disciplinary Commission (1976-1983)
• Chair, State Bar of Arizona, Disciplinary Commission (1981-1983)
• Charter Member / Chairman, The State Bar of Arizona Disciplinary Board
• Member, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Construction Industry, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
• Member, American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Construction Industry, State and Local Government Law

Licensed State

• Arizona
• Ohio

Education

• University of Cincinnati College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Cincinnati
  Undergraduate Degree

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