Mounds Personal Injury Lawyers

I am a trial lawyer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I was a Jenks Public Schools "lifer," then completed my higher education at the University of Tulsa. My practice focuses on civil justice personal injury cases and family law disputes involving high-income support claims and other financial issues. After law school, I obtained training in financial data analysis through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and in negotiation at the AAML's joint program with Harvard University. I negotiate and draft private settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, and qualified domestic relations orders. When settlement is not possible, I have the skills to obtain resolution...

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.

Luke Abel is a personal injury attorney in Oklahoma City. His practice is limited to representing people who have been injured through the fault (or negligence) of others. This involves Motor Vehicle and Trucking Collisions, Wrongful Death claims, Product Failures, Premises Liability claims, Medical Malpractice cases and various others. He is involved in the Oklahoma Bar Association, American Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association, Oklahoma Association for Justice (President, 2021), American Association for Justice, Oklahoma Legal Aid and Oklahoma Lawyers for Children. Mr. Abel holds an "AV-Preeminent" peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell for the highest level of professional...

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.

In recognition...

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

I hail from Webb City, a quaint town near Joplin, Missouri. My academic journey took me to the University of Arkansas where I completed my undergraduate studies before advancing to the University of Arkansas School of Law. After earning my degree, I relocated to Tulsa and started my law career in September 2010. Initially, I joined a private law firm where my focus was on workers' compensation insurance defense. During this period, I honed my trial abilities, conducted hundreds of depositions, and became a proficient negotiator through extensive participation in mediations. In 2012, I transitioned to a role as in-house counsel...

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...

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...

Patrick Wandres earned his bachelor of arts in Letters at the University of Oklahoma, and his law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. An Eagle Scout and native Tulsan, Patrick returned to Tulsa after graduating law school and practiced with several law firms before forming Wandres Law. Patrick and his wife Brandy have three sons, William, Andrew, and Charles. Patrick is admitted to practice before all trial courts and all federal district courts in the State of Oklahoma. He handles all types of litigation, but focuses the majority of his practice on representing plaintiffs with claims...

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.

I am a former Assistant District Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney who specializes in defending and obtaining justice for those innocently and unlawfully accused of crimes.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 two 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.

Oklahoma personal injury attorney Pat F. Collogan is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and J.D. recipient from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Pat holds membership is several legal organizations, including the American Association for Justice, the Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma Association for Justice. His work with clients emphasizes the importance of providing personal attention to cases and aggressively fighting for the maximum amount a case could be worth.

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...

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.

Howard Berkson is the managing member of Boston Avenue Law, PLLC, which focuses on providing efficient, effective legal services to businesses in the areas of employment law, corporate law, contract law, and commercial law. Berkson also collects debts (recovery of delinquent accounts receivable) and enforces existing judgments. In addition to its legal expertise, the Firm contains executive level experience in human resources management, operations, and sales. As a result, the Firm understands the managerial, operational, and bottom line goals that must be balanced in finding solutions to clients' concerns.

Clint James is part of the Wyatt Law Office. He started his career in Tulsa with a criminal defense and civil rights law firm and later became a partner in a full-service law firm in Tulsa. While in law school at the Tulsa University, he worked as a legal intern/law clerk for a number of prominent lawyers including Tom Seymour (Tulsa), Stephen Jones (Jones, Otjen & Davis in Enid), The Zurawik Firm (Tulsa) and Bob Wyatt (Oklahoma City). He also worked as a runner and staffer while in high school and college for the Law Office Szlichta & Ramsey...

Hans Otto Lehr is a founding member of Oxford Lehr, PLLC., and an ambitious attorney who works hard to best serve his clients' legal needs and be an outstanding example for his family.

Ingenuity and resourcefulness are key, and he employs both to get any job done ethically and efficiently. He takes a poised and levelheaded approach to solving complex legal matters in any area of law.

His clients are extremely important to him; he prides himself on maintaining excellent relationships with existing clients.

I graduated from Oklahoma State in 1988 and from the University of Oklahoma School of Law in 1991. I have been practicing in Tulsa since 1991. When I accept a new client, I want to make sure that I understand the client's needs and expected outcome of the case. I believe that most problems between attorneys and clients occur because of a lack of communication. I pride myself on returning telephone calls and emails promptly. Over the last 29 years, my practice has consisted of family law, consumer bankruptcy, personal injury and general...

I'm a lifelong Oklahoman. My focus is defending those accused of criminal offenses and helping those injured due to the fault of others.

I am proud to represent people who have been injured, wrongfully lost money or employment, a victim of a civil rights violation or charged with a criminal offense or DUI in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I have built my legal philosophy around the idea that all people should have an avenue to justice when injured or lost money due to the wringful act of another and that the criminal justice system only protects the right of citizens when people charged with crimes are afforded the representation necessary to zealously protect their rights and freedom. I have represented blue collar workers, business professionals,...