Enforcing a Judgment in Oklahoma

What you need to Know: A judgment is a determination by a court that one party owes money to another party Winning a judgment is not the same as getting the money A judgment is merely a legal ruling; It is up to you to enforce that ruling You may utilize...

How to file a Mechanic’s Lien in Oklahoma

What you need to know: Any person who performs labor or furnishes material may file a lien on the real estate that received the labor or materials You must serve a pre-lien notice if the amount is over $10,000 You must serve your pre-lien notice within 75 days You...

Oklahoma Law on Negligent Damage to Property

What you need to know: In Oklahoma, you can sue to recover damage to your property If you win in court, the losing side must pay your attorney fees You can sue for physical damage, as well as depreciation in value If you only sue for depreciation, you still get...

Initial Consultations: Discover the Client’s Story

This article is part of our Anatomy of a Lawsuit series, where OKC Attorney Travis Charles Smith provides accurate information about the legal process in Oklahoma. The Initial Consultation: Meeting the Client I do not charge for initial consultations with...