Stuart Slotnick

Stuart P. Slotnick is a shareholder in the Litigation section and serves as the New York City Office Head at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC.1 He concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, trial work, business litigation, white-collar and government investigations, real estate litigation, and various other types of civil litigation.1

Slotnick has extensive experience representing clients throughout the United States, successfully trying cases in multiple jurisdictions.1 He has handled high-profile cases, including:

• Obtaining dismissal of a $100 million breach of contract claim in a real estate development partnership12
• Representing billionaire casino magnate Steve Wynn in litigation matters across various states12
• Defending a multi-billion dollar healthcare corporation in a trial, prevailing on all claims including discrimination and retaliation12

Slotnick has been recognized for his legal expertise, being selected for inclusion in the New York Metro Super Lawyers® list each year since 2013 and receiving an AV® Preeminent distinction from Martindale-Hubbell's® Peer Review Ratings.1 In 2025, he was honored by Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Family Law.1

Beyond his legal practice, Slotnick has gained recognition for narrating James Patterson's book "The Defense Lawyer," which tells the story of his father, renowned defense lawyer Barry Slotnick.3 This involvement has led to numerous media appearances and mentions in various publications.3

Slotnick received his J.D. from New York University in 1994 and his B.A. from Brandeis University in 1991, graduating cum laude.1