Top Civil Lawyers Near Me in Oklahoma City Area

We are not a general practice law firm that handles "some" bad faith insurance claims; our entire law practice is focused on representing clients with bad faith claims against their homeowner's insurance, auto insurance, business insurance, life Insurance, extended warranty provider or any other insurer.

Tim is a 1998 Graduate of the Oklahoma City University School of Law where he graduated with honors, served as a Staff Editor on the Oklahoma City University Law Review, and was a member of the Moot Court Honors Board for three consecutive years. While attending Law School, Tim worked full time during the day at a six attorney Civil Litigation law firm, and attended Law School in the evenings. Tim obtained his limited license to practice law in 1997 was personally representing clients at hearings and jury trials before graduating from Law began his own law practice in May of 2000 and has remained in private practice since that time. During his 18+ years of practicing law, Tim has learned that each client, and each case, is unique and requires attention to detail.  In order to ensure that he is able to provide his clients with the best and most economical representation, Tim takes the time to listen to their situation and advise them of the "realities" of their matter and not simply tell them what they want to hear. Tim believes firmly in letting his clients make fully informed decisions and does not hesitate to advise a client against a course of action which he does not believe to be in their best obtained his undergraduate Degree from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma in May of 1995, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Economics. While attending Oklahoma State University, Tim served as the Chief Justice of the Residence Hall Judicial Board and as a Resident Advisor for Four years. During his career, Tim has handled a diverse caseload, from Civil Rights Litigation with regard to Sex, Disability, Race, Religion, National Origin, and age, to Complex Business and Real Estate Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, and even small claims cases related to fraudulent used car deals. Tim has a very successful record, which he attributes to the fact that he not only properly advises his clients from the beginning of the case, but ensures that he only associates with attorneys and assistants who share his vision of attention to detail, personalized service, and possess the qualities that ensure the best representation possible for his clients. Tim has been interviewed on several occasions by local television and newspapers in relation to general Real Estate issues and particular cases and has also been a presenter at numerous seminars, presentations and continuing education programs related to construction and real estate 's clients quickly learn that he is not intimidated by the "Big Guys" and in fact has had successful outcomes in cases where the opponents have been represented by the largest law firms in Oklahoma City, and has also obtained successful outcomes for clients in cases against the City of Oklahoma City, the State of Oklahoma, and the United States Air Force.

Simone is a native Oklahoman who graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in vocal music education. After teaching in Pryor, Oklahoma for four years, Simone decided to go to law school and moved back in with her parents in Del City to attend the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Simone graduated with distinction from OU in 1996. While still in law school, Simone began working in the general counsel’s office of a life and health insurance company. This practical experience paved the way to her understanding of the various aspects of insurance claims and business practices.. Since 1998, Simone has been working on behalf of policyholders in protecting their rights under insurance policies. Simone’s practical, down-to-earth approach quickly puts clients at ease. Her astute litigation preparation delivers results and earns her an unparalleled reputation for success on behalf of her clients. Simone is well known for her seminars on insurance and bad faith litigation in Oklahoma and throughout the nation. In addition to her law practice, Simone serves on the non-profit board of Oklahoma Lawyers for Children and the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice. Simone is also the former President of the Oklahoma Association for Justice.. Simone is actively involved in the Oklahoma City community, as it holds a special place in her heart. Her most coveted time is spent with her two children, but she will always find time for her favorite hobby, traveling. Simone, with her vocal music education background and creative nature, also has a deep appreciation for music, film, art and design.

Michelle L. Greene specializes in Guardian Ad Litem work and all criminal defense matters, including DUI offenses, white collar crimes, drug related charges, violent offenses, theft, sex crimes and murder.  Mrs. Greene also handles expungements of criminal records, driving related/licensing issues and juvenile matters.. Mrs. Greene practiced law at William H. Bock, Inc. for twenty-five (25) years when she opened her own practice, Michelle L. Greene, PC in 2024.  Prior to joining William H. Bock, Inc., Mrs. Greene served as an Assistant District Attorney, prosecutor, in Oklahoma County.. Clients hiring Mrs. Greene can be confident they have hired a knowledgable, distinguished and tenacious lawyer. She cares deeply about her clients both in family and criminal law matters.  Mrs. Greene has been appointed by the Court in many high conflict divorce/ custody matters, serving as a Guardian Ad Litem. Likewise, Mrs. Greene has handled, tried and litigated hundreds of criminal matters- felonies & misdemeanors in both Municipal, State and Federal courts.  Due to her prior legal training as a prosecutor and years of experience handling criminal defense matters, Mrs. Greene is able to provide her clients with the resources, advice and legal advocacy they need to be successful both in and out of court.

Luke Abel is an attorney with Abel Law Firm in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He has approximately 20 years of experience representing injured plaintiff clients throughout the State of Oklahoma who have legal needs involving personal injury, automobile/trucking collisions, wrongful death, products liability, oil and gas accidents, and more.. Throughout the course of his career, Mr. Abel has gained considerable success fighting for the rights and entitlements of innocent accident victims and their families. A veteran trial lawyer, handling cases in state and federal courts across his region and widely regarded for his exceptional negotiation abilities, he has secured millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients, including jury verdicts of $15 million and $5.2 million and many other multimillion-dollar awards.. Whether inside or outside of the courtroom, Mr. Abel is fully devoted to helping his clients secure the maximum amount of the damages they incurred, and he has earned praise for his exemplary professionalism and outstanding service to those in need. Among his most notable accolades, Mr. Abel holds an AV-Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, The National Trial Lawyers voted him a Top 100 Lawyer and Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer, Super Lawyers selected him as a "Rising Star" in 2010, 2013 - 2019 and a Super Lawyer from 2020 to present. He has also been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers of America and "Lawyer of the Year" in Plaintiff's product liability in 2023 and 2025.. A graduate of The University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Mr. Abel studied at Brasenose College in Oxford, England, before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2006. The Oklahoma Bar Association admitted him to practice that same year, and he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.. A leader in his field, Mr. Abel has served as vice chairman of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Legislative Monitoring Committee. He also serves as a member of the board of directors and President (2021) of the Oklahoma Association for Justice. He is involved and a former member of the board of directors with the Oklahoma County Bar Association and is a member of the American Bar Association's Litigation Committee and Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section.. Aside from representing clients, Mr. Abel works with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, a program that provides free legal assistance to senior citizens and low-income individuals, and Oklahoma Lawyers for Children.

Kelly A. George grew up intending to remain on his family’s farm in southwestern Oklahoma and follow in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps.. But when he went away to attend Oklahoma Christian University in the early 1980s because his parents insisted on him obtaining a college degree, the farming economy sharply declined and became much less appealing. So when he received his B.S. degree in American Studies in 1985, George opted for an alternative career path. He decided to become a lawyer instead of a farmer, attending Oklahoma City University Law School and the University of Oklahoma College of Law, receiving his J.D. in 1989.. George has never doubted that decision because he’s found that he enjoys the practice of law as much as he does agriculture and has compiled a solid career as a plaintiff’s lawyer.. After receiving his J.D., he launched his legal career working at an established general-practice firm, mostly defending businesses and insurance companies. One day a case came his way in which the opposing counsel was an old law-school friend, Derek K. Burch, who was practicing with well-known plaintiff’s attorney Ed Abel. George settled that case with his former classmate—and became convinced he wanted to cross over to the plaintiff side. George got hired at the firm where Burch worked, and he and Burch began handling many cases together.. After several years, the two friends decided they wanted to launch their own practice, and in 1997, the law firm of Burch & George was born.. The two founding partners have remained true to their goal of focusing solely on plaintiff’s cases. In his own practice, George has achieved numerous significant outcomes, including a number of large verdicts and seven-figure settlements.. One of those notable cases involved catastrophic injuries suffered by the operator of an excavating machine who struck a gas line that exploded, burning him badly. The defendant utility company had neglected to properly identify the location of the gas line and finally agreed to settle the case for seven figures.

I hate injustice. My passion for justice led me to law school and endures today. The desire to see justice, along with a healthy dose of compassion, led me to a career helping those who have been injured or wrongly denied insurance coverage. During law school, I worked as an intern for the (legendary in Oklahoma legal circles) Rex Travis. My wife and I met Mr. Travis a few years before I went to law school when our insurance company balked at paying our claim after our family home burned. Mr. Travis had the claim resolved two weeks later. Later, first as an intern, and then as an attorney, at the Travis firm, I worked hands-on with Mr. Travis, helping people with real injuries and real insurance problems, while learning my profession from the best. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2005 and worked with and practiced alongside Mr. Travis until October 2017 when I opened my own firm. Let me put my passion and experience to work for you. If you, or someone you know needs help, call me at the Law Office of Paul Kouri at.

First and foremost, I am a trial attorney.  I practice in many areas of law in state, federal and municipal court.  I know what is necessary to build a case and to present it to a judge or jury so that you win. Being a trial attorney is not a skill that all lawyers have.  A good trial attorney is a good story teller who uses their knowledge of the evidence and the law to convey the story of your case to the judge and the jury so you win.  Regardless of the area of law you need assistance in, when I accept you as a client I prepare your case from day one as if it is going to be tried to a judge or jury.  Preparing a case in this mindset ensures that throughout the process of developing your case, no stone goes unturned and we examine every possible avenue of recovery.  This approach also lets our opposing counsel know that we aren't making frivilous claims looking for nuisance value settlements.  If we file a claim on your behalf its because I believe in it enough to invest my own time and money to help you.. I think the most important thing that every client and attorney need is a trust relationship.  Clients rely on the attorney in times of high conflict and turmoil.  You must pick an attorney whom you absolutely trust to not just tell you what you want to hear but also what you need to hear.  A good attorney listens to thier clients and knows what the goal is from the start of a claim.  Further as litigation progresses, a good attorney is able to watch for the signs of impending victory or defeat to steer the case back on path and onto the right path to vistory.. I believe our judicial system is the best in the world. I believe in the power of the jury system and the integrity of our courts.  This doesn't mean that I believe the system is perfect as there is always room for improvement. However, I do believe our system is set up to be just and fair to all parties. Civil rights and protecting the rights of the most vuneralble people in our society is a passion of mine.  I believe in fighting causes because its the right thing to do regardless of money.  To change the world we all have to be wiling to step out onto the limbs of life and take a leap of faith.. I promise that if you choose me and Bussett Legal Group as the firm you want to take a leap of faith with, we will be by your side fighting everyday from the first day to get you what you deserve out of your lawsuit.

Derek K. Burch is a firmly rooted Oklahoman, but his reputation as a trial lawyer has taken him to courts across the country. Oftentimes, his own cases take him to other jurisdictions, but frequently he is called upon by lawyers elsewhere to assist them in their own local cases.. After receiving his J.D. from the Oklahoma City University School of Law in December, 1988, Burch began his legal career working for two law firms that handled insurance defense and commercial work, but it wasn’t the kind of law that he wanted to practice. Noted Oklahoma City plaintiff’s attorney Ed Abel gave Burch the chance to join his firm and handle personal-injury cases and Burch found what he was looking for. Burch’s old law-school friend, Kelly A. George, then also joined the Abel firm and they worked together there for several years before deciding to create their own firm, launching Burch & George in 1997.

DeeAnn L. Germany joined the firm of Burch & George in 1998 immediately after receiving her J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and has spent her entire legal career with this firm. In 2011, she became a partner and the firm changed its name to Burch, George & Germany.. Her practice has maintained its same essential focus over the years: solely plaintiff’s work, representing individuals in cases involving medical-device and products liability, motor-vehicle accidents, catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, and breaches of contracts.. In 2007, Germany recorded a $1,025,000 verdict against an orthopedic medical-device manufacturer after a femoral stem broke in a hip replacement for her client.. Early in her career, Germany and future law partner Derek K. Burchtried a slip-and-fall case that resulted in a verdict of more than $1 million for a young man who was severely and permanently injured.. She also recently negotiated a just settlement on behalf of the family of a three-year-old girl who was killed in an accident with a tractor-trailer that jackknifed when its driver was going too fast on a two-lane country road.. In representing injured people and their families, Germany finds that compassion is often in short supply with defendant companies.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.