Slack Davis Sanger LLP

For more than 30 years, Slack Davis Sanger LLP has represented clients in Austin, Dallas, and across the nation in cases involving aviation crashes, motor vehicle accidents, oilfield and construction accidents, and other catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters. Our attorneys also handle complex litigation and business law disputes.

Managing Partner and co-founder Mike Slack brings decades of experience as both an attorney and a licensed pilot, with a background as a NASA aerospace engineer. This technical expertise gives him a unique perspective in cases involving airplane and helicopter crashes. Ladd Sanger, Dallas Managing Partner, is a skilled trial lawyer with extensive experience representing victims of aviation accidents and other catastrophic events. Both Mr. Slack and Mr. Sanger are Board Certified in Aviation Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by only a small number of attorneys statewide.

Together, our attorneys have represented victims of numerous aviation accidents, including commercial airline disasters, private plane crashes, and helicopter crashes across the country. Beyond aviation, Slack Davis Sanger has also fought for clients in serious motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and other catastrophic events. These cases have resulted in life-changing recoveries for families facing overwhelming loss, reflecting our commitment to both securing justice and promoting greater safety in the industries we litigate against.

Slack Davis Sanger has been recognized annually by Best Lawyers® in America and U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” through 2025 in multiple practice areas, including personal injury litigation. In addition, Mike Slack and Ladd Sanger have both earned the highest peer rating possible, AV Preeminent® from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting their exceptional legal ability, ethical standards, and dedication to clients.

Our attorneys are active members of leading professional associations, including the American Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the State Bar of Texas.

Beyond the courtroom, Slack Davis Sanger is committed to giving back through support of food banks, education programs, youth sports and activities, environmental initiatives, and child welfare organizations.

AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.