Contact Info
- 1710 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 - Phone: (215) 790-4583
- Fax: (215) 875-7736
Shayna Slater (sslater@anapolschwartz.com)
Shayna Slater joined the firm as an Associate in November 2009 and concentrates her practice on mass tort litigation, products liability and other civil litigation.
Mrs. Slater is a member of the firms Unsafe Drug & Medical Device team and her practice involves both pharmaceutical and medical device mass tort litigation. Currently, Shayna represents clients in various litigations including Transvaginal Mesh, DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implants; Biomet Hip Implants, Stryker Rejuvenate and ABGII Modular Hip Implants and Zimmer Durom Hip Implants. Shayna has also been involved in litigations against Yaz, Hydroxycut, Heparin, Sprint Fidelis Heart Devices and Denture Cream among others.
Mrs. Slater received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts in 2002 where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Political Science and International Affairs. Mrs. Slater received her law degree from Suffolk University Law School in 2005.
Prior to becoming an Associate at Anapol Schwartz, Mrs. Slater worked as an associate at a prominent law firm in Massachusetts specializing in Nursing Home litigation and medical malpractice.
Mrs. Slater is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Massachusetts, as well as before the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. She is the co-chair of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice’s End Distracted Driving Program which conducts presentations in high schools throughout Pennsylvania to encourage students to abstain from driving distracted. She is also a Trustee of the Camden County Bar Foundation which is the charitable arm of the Camden County Bar Association. Mrs. Slater has also been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the top 40 attorneys under the age of 40 in New Jersey.
Mrs. Slater is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, the Camden County Bar Association, the American Association for Justice as well as the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.
Publications
When Did the Manufacturer of Actos Know of a Potential Cancer Risk? The Answer May Surprise You.
Perspective on Transvaginal Mesh Implants.
Is Corporate Negligence at Fault in Nursing Home Abuse Cases?
Beware Of “free” Referral Services For Elderly
Lack of Proper Oversight Can Foster Abuse in Nursing Homes
Nursing Home Abuse Is Not Always A Crime Against The Elderly
Effective Advocacy for Nursing Home Residents
Antipsychotic Drugs Are Being Misused by Nursing Homes
Attorney News & Publications
Are Nurses Reporting Errors in Nursing Homes? - InjuryBoard, Nov 11, 2011
Should Nursing Homes Do More to Prevent Burnout? - InjuryBoard, Dec 01, 2011
Stimulating the Senses of Dementia Patients - InjuryBoard, Oct 17, 2011
Nursing Homes May Be Falsifying Patient Records - InjuryBoard, Sep 27, 2011
Is Corporate Negligence at Fault in Nursing Home Abuse Cases? - InjuryBoard, Sep 12, 2011
Nursing Home Care for the Diabetic Patient - InjuryBoard, Jul 18, 2012
Pennsylvania Nursing Homes Receive Failing Grade - InjuryBoard, Mar 07, 2012
New Jersey’s Residents’ Bill of Rights - InjuryBoard, Oct 04, 2011
Beware Of “free” Referral Services For Elderly - InjuryBoard, Sep 08, 2011
Lack of Proper Oversight Can Foster Abuse in Nursing Homes - InjuryBoard, Sep 07, 2011
Nursing Home Abuse Is Not Always A Crime Against The Elderly - InjuryBoard, Aug 29, 2011
Effective Advocacy for Nursing Home Residents - InjuryBoard, Aug 22, 2011
Antipsychotic Drugs Are Being Misused by Nursing Homes - InjuryBoard, Aug 15, 2011
Nursing Home Neglect: An Under-Report Crime - InjuryBoard, Aug 09, 2011
