Phillip Slotin

Phillip Slotin passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the age of 96. He was born on September 4, 1929, in Fairfax, South Carolina, and grew up in McRae, Georgia, alongside his brothers Marvin and Herbert. Phillip attended the University of Georgia, where he was a member of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity. He went on to earn his law degree from Emory University and later served proudly in the United States Army. After his military service, Phillip established a law practice in Atlanta. His career included several high-profile civil rights cases, and he became recognized as one of the city’s leading trial attorneys. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Phillip lived life with curiosity and passion. He was an avid fisherman whose adventures were often featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution sports pages. He was also a skilled tennis player and a longtime regular at the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center. Phillip’s love of the outdoors extended into photography. He was an award-winning nature and landscape photographer, with his work displayed in magazines and buildings around Atlanta. He also served as an official photographer for The Jewish Georgian newspaper. Phillip is survived by his sister-in-law Peggy Slotin; nephews Philip, Ron, Mike, and Steve Slotin; and nieces Debby Slotin Overstreet, Patty Slotin Stein, and Ami Slotin. He was loved greatly by his family and friends and will be missed. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place, and a private service will be held by the family.