Experienced Social Security Disability Attorneys in Frederick, Maryland

Stephen G. Slater brings a unique combination of military service, government experience, and legal expertise to his Social Security Disability practice. After serving six years as a Nuclear Reactor Operator in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, he continued his service in the Maryland Army National Guard as an Infantry Fire Team Leader while earning his degree from the University of Maryland College Park in 1997.

Following his graduation from Georgetown University Law Center in 2002, Stephen worked for U.S. Senator Paul S. Sarbanes on Capitol Hill, where he served as Director of Correspondence and contributed to landmark legislation including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. He joined his father's practice in 2003 and became partner in 2009, conducting over 600 administrative hearings before Social Security Administration judges. After practicing primarily in the areas of family and criminal law, Stephen shifted focus to exclusively advocating for social security claimants before the Social Security Administration.

Stephen's commitment to service extends beyond his legal practice. While serving in the Maryland Defense Force Judge Advocate General Corps from 2004 to 2015, Stephen rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is a Sustaining Member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) and a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation.

Active in the Frederick community, Stephen has served as Chair of the Frederick County Charter Review Commission, Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Weinberg Center for the Arts, and as an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at Frederick Community College. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Bishop Claggett Center.

Thomas G. Slater dedicated his life to serving the Frederick County community, first as an educator and then as a trusted legal advocate. Before entering the legal profession, he spent 16 years shaping young minds as a teacher in Frederick County Public Schools, bringing that same patience and dedication to his law practice.

For over four decades, Thomas was deeply involved in the Frederick County legal community, representing Social Security claimants in hundreds of administrative hearings before the Social Security Administration since the 1980s. His expertise and compassionate approach earned him a reputation for excellence in Social Security law, gaining the respect and confidence of fellow legal professionals throughout Maryland.

Beyond his Social Security practice, Thomas served the community as a court-appointed family law mediator and child advocate in contested family matters. The Frederick County Circuit Court frequently called upon his wisdom and experience to protect the interests of children and help families navigate difficult transitions.

Thomas retired from Slater & Slater and the practice of law in 2024 after 43 years of dedicated service, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, integrity, and unwavering commitment to his clients' well-being.