Skiatook Personal Injury Lawyers

Upon graduation from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in July 1966, I moved to Pryor, Oklahoma, as an Associate of well known and famous trial lawyer, Tony Jack Lyons. We soon became partners. We had a LOT of Criminal Business, and I assisted in, or tried about 39 homicide cases. Only had one client receive prison time, and that was for a very minimal sentance. I personally tried what is believed the first Murder case in Oklahoma, with a defense of "Extreme Domestic Violence". My client shot her husband to death with a shotgun, in front...

Nick Larby graduated with Special Distinction from the University of Oklahoma in 2004 with a Bachelor in Business Administration in International Business and Finance. He attended law school at the University of Oklahoma College of Law and received his Juris Doctor degree in 2007.

Mr. Larby began his legal career as a trial attorney with the Abel Law Firm, where he successfully represented victims and survivors of catastrophic injuries throughout the nation. Mr. Larby has attained millions of dollars for his clients over the course of his legal career in a variety of claims.

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Melissa is from Webb City, a small town outside of Joplin, Missouri. She went to University of Arkansas for undergraduate studies and later attended the University of Arkansas School of Law. Following graduation, Melissa moved to Tulsa and began practicing law in September 2010. Initially, Melissa worked for a well-respected private law firm practicing workers' compensation defense. She sharpened her trial skills, took hundreds of depositions, and became an excellent negotiator by participating in numerous mediations. As a result of her hard work and proactive management of her caseload, Melissa was hired as in-house counsel for a large nationwide insurance...

Dan Graves has spent over 20 years recovering millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for people injured by the negligence of others. His successes in complex litigation include medical negligence, wrongful death, civil rights violation cases, and insurance bad faith. Dan has extensive experience fighting and winning against powerful corporations, insurance companies, and state agencies, in high-profile litigation. Dan has been quoted in the New York Times in connection with his firm’s wrongful death claim against a national healthcare provider for the insulin overdose and death of a patient. Dan has appeared in Lawyers USA...

J. Todd Willhoite is a Claremore attorney who has been practicing in Claremore since 1991. He handles probate law, wills and trusts, estate planning, Social Security Disability, personal injury law, and workers' compensation law.

AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell (Highest Rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability according to reviewing Lawyers and Judges)

William “Chad” McLain is a leader in the field of personal injury law. Chad handles injury and death claims arising from serious automobile, trucking collisions and life-altering accidents. He has recovered millions of dollars in settlements, awards and verdicts for his clients. As a former insurance claims specialist, he has a keen understanding of the ins and outs of the claims and litigation side of the insurance industry. Chad is passionate about pursuing justice for his clients injured through the negligence of others. He focuses his practice in personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, business contract litigation, and insurance bad...

Eric Lair started his legal career at a large, distinguished and well respected Oklahoma Law Firm after graduating from the University of Tulsa College of Law in December, 1994. He fine tuned litigation skills at a small firm where he worked from 1996 to 2006, gaining invaluable experience and logging many hours in depositions and in the courtroom. It was during this time that he saw firsthand how disruptive litigation can be to individuals and businesses alike. Now, his practice focuses primarily on providing outside General Counsel Services to business clients and individuals. He currently serves as outside General Counsel...

Rachel E. Gusman is a junior partner with Graves McLain. She is a committed and passionate advocate for her clients’ rights, concentrating her practice in the areas of medical negligence, motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, vaccine injuries and civil rights litigation. In 2012, Rachel secured an $11 million settlement, through the National Vaccine Compensation Program, on behalf of a child that suffered injuries as a result of a routine vaccination. In just seven years of practice, she has also secured millions of dollars by verdict and settlement on behalf of clients that have suffered injuries as a result of...

Jeffrey Alan Price, a.k.a., 'Jeff Price,' was born in Norman, OK in August of 1971. He graduated from Claremore (OK) High School in 1989. He graduated With Distinction with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication (Radio, Television & Film) from the University of Oklahoma in 1993. In 1996, after holding summer law clerk positions with an appellate judge in Oklahoma City, with the Oklahoma County Public Defender's Office, and with a notable personal injury lawyer from Texas, he earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma.

Mr. Price worked as an Assistant Attorney General in the...

Steven is AV® Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubble. He is well versed in handling major corporate clients, small business owners and individuals requiring experienced legal services and insightful legal counseling. A member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and Tulsa Bar Association, Steven is active in the local bar association. Mr. Terrill has been admitted to the United States District Court in the Western, Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma. Mr. Terrill has previously worked for Eldridge Cooper Steichen & Leach and Secrest Hill Butler & Secrest. Prior to his association with those firms, Steven had a thriving private practice...

Michael E. Carr is a third-generation lawyer who joined the family business in 2009 He has handled cases across the country and prosecuted numerous cases involving serious injury and death caused by negligent individuals and companies. Michael has litigated a variety of cases ranging from automobile collisions to complex product liability.

Stan Bearden has over 25 years of legal experience and represents Oklahomans who have 1) suffered personal injuries due to the carelessness of others, 2) suffered on the job injuries, or 3) been denied by the Social Security Administration for disability benefits. Mr. Bearden, a former U.S. Army JAG prosecutor and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, aggressively deals with insurance companies, while, at the same time, maintains a more personal, open line of communication with his clients to keep them informed as to how their cases are proceeding. Mr. Bearden can be reached...

Mr. Messenger is admitted to practice law in all Oklahoma and Arkansas state courts. He is also admitted in federal district courts for the Northern, Western & Eastern Districts of Oklahoma, as well as the bankruptcy court of the Eastern District of Oklahoma. He is a member in good standing of the Oklahoma and Arkansas Bar Associations and is a member of the Tulsa County Bar Association.

Mr. Messenger practices in all types of civil litigation, including representing individuals in personal injury and death claims arising from automobile accidents, falls, nursing home neglect/abuse and other types of accidents. He has also...

More than 30 years experience, including 24 years as a District Court Judge, 8 years as a criminal prosecutor, and a special appointment by the Governor of Oklahoma to serve on the Emergency Appellate Division of the Court of Criminal Appeals.

While interning at the district attorney’s office, Chuck assisted with the prosecution of DUIs, misdemeanors, and violent crimes. After becoming a licensed attorney, Chuck accepted an appointment as an Assistant District Attorney, a position held until joining RRB in 1991. While serving as the District Attorney, Richardson compiled a 100% conviction rate and led his office to a record-setting conviction rate that exceeded 95%.

In June of 1997, Governor Frank Keating appointed Chuck to serve as the District Attorney for Tulsa County. During his service as the District Attorney, Chuck led the office in implementing policies for approval of criminal charges,...

Greg LaFevers represents individuals and families in legal matters involving personal injury, wrongful death, tort and insurance disputes. He has a low volume practice, does most of the work on his cases personally and knows his clients and their legal issues on an individual basis. He has over 30 years experience in this single area of the law which allows him to know Oklahoma tort and insurance law, and the insurance professionals and attorneys in this area of practice, on an unusually deep level. This depth of experience and knowledge is augmented by being one of Oklahoma's three most experienced...

Steven V. Buckman has extensive experience in complex litigation, first party insurance coverage issues, business disputes, construction litigation and extracontractual litigation involving bad faith. He has been helping Oklahoma businesses and companies for over 30 years. Admitted to the United States Supreme Court, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and all Oklahoma courts.

I am have been a trial lawyer since 1983. I have tried cases in Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois and California. I have clerked and written draft opinions for the Oklahoma Supreme Court. I have tried cases in almost every venue imaginable including municipal, state and federal courts. I am a first chair jury trial lawyer specializing in labor and employment law, including workers' compensation.

FAMILY LAW: Passionate about family dynamics and children's issues, I have always represented clients to help them form a modified family structure, in the best interest of the children if applicable, through the divorce process. An emotional time in a client's life, the need for sound advice, excellent legal representation, a modicum of compassion and reasonable attorney cost are primary in selecting a lawyer to meet your family legal need. Concerned with family and community issues since 1985, I have served with numerous non-profit organizations serving to provide help for those in need, guidance for those in search of...

Tony Edwards was born and raised in McAlester and has devoted himself to serving the legal needs of the people in his home area. He achieved an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, indicating the highest level in legal ability and ethical standards. He received his undergraduate degree in sociology and psychology from East Central University in Ada and then went to Oklahoma University College of Law, receiving his J.D. in 1982.

Ben has been in practice in Pryor Creek, Oklahoma, since 1997. Ben was a partner with local firm of Elliott & Sherrer, P.C., until June, 2006, when he established his solo practice.Ben currently serves as the as the Assistant City Attorney for the City of Pryor Creek and is the Town Attorney for the Town of Chouteau. He serves as the municipal prosecutor in both municipalities.Ben was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in November, 2004, where he continues to serve in District 8.

Cain has been working on behalf of injured Oklahomans since 1995, after receiving his J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law. After working for a number of years in a different firm, he created the Cain Law Office in 2011 with a commitment to provide excellent service to his clients. “We treat the small cases just like the big ones as best we can,” he says. “We try to make sure, first and foremost, that they get the treatment they need so they can get better. Then we aggressively investigate their injuries to make sure we cover everything, get them...

Myriah S. Downs is a civil litigation lawyer in Oklahoma. Her practice focuses on the areas of insurance law, personal injury, commercial/business litigation, workers compensation, federal vaccine claims, class actions and civil rights.

Kelly Bishop practices personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and insurance litigation. Mr. Bishop has been with Abel Law Firm since 1993. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from Oklahoma State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Mr. Bishop has been selected as a "Super Lawyer" every year from 2013 by Super Lawyers Magazine. Along with representing clients, Mr. Bishop works with Oklahoma Lawyers for Children as a volunteer attorney representing children in deprived and neglect cases.

(From an affiliate): "Rob provides legal counsel utilizing a unique skill set. In addition to maintaining a litigation practice since 1991, he has also served in law enforcement since 1997 at a large municipal police department. He has trained new patrol officers as a Field Training Officer and drafted training materials such as, “Officers’ Guide To Search and Seizure Pursuant to the 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution.” Certified by the State as an advanced instructor, he has been a police academy instructor teaching courses on Law, Search and Seizure, and Officer Safety. He served in an administrative capacity...

Shea was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma but grew-up in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Following high school, Shea served in the United States Marine Corp Infantry. He is a decorated war veteran with a combat deployment to Fallujah during Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Shea obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Oklahoma State University in 2008. He graduated with honors from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2011. Shea is an active member in the community, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Marine Corp Legion, and OKC Young Professionals, and he volunteers with United Way of Central Oklahoma....

Oklahoma personal injury lawyer Paul S. Martin has been honing his craft for more than 30 years now. He received his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1987, and has since achieved outstanding outcomes for hundreds of clients. He is one of the few attorneys in the United States to join the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Elite Lawyers of America for obtaining more than a million dollars for a client through a single settlement or trial verdict. Mr. Martin is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern and...