Aug 8, 2017 | General topics
This essay focuses on 1) mental preparation and then 2) forming practical strategy for dealing with the allegations contained in a lawsuit. For more information on technical aspects of the lawsuit process, see our series on the Anatomy of a Lawsuit. Stay calm and...
Jul 17, 2017 | General topics
This article is part of our Anatomy of a Lawsuit series, which seeks to explain the basic aspects of lawsuits in Oklahoma. What are Motions in a Lawsuit? A motion is simply when a party in a lawsuit asks the court to do something. A motion can be in writing or it can...
Jul 10, 2017 | General topics
This article is part of our Anatomy of a Lawsuit series, where Attorney Travis Charles Smith provides accurate information about the legal process in Oklahoma. If you have questions about the process that are not covered in this article series, please send us your...
Jul 3, 2017 | General topics
This article is part of our Anatomy of a Lawsuit series, where Attorney Travis Charles Smith provides accurate information about the legal process in Oklahoma. If you have questions about the process that are not covered in this article series, please send us your...
Jun 26, 2017 | General topics
This is part 3 in our series on settlements involving injured children. In Part 1, we explained the legal and ethical responsibilities that lawyers have toward child clients. In Part 2, we explained how Courts supervise settlement agreements that parents of injured...
Jun 9, 2017 | General topics
Children have rights just as Adults do in Oklahoma. Chiefly among those rights is the right to recover compensation for injuries against the person responsible for causing the injury. However, cases involving children involve different requirements and...