Apr 5, 2017 | Lawsuits 101: basic info
One of the first things that should be done in any new case is speaking to witnesses. When you go to meet with a lawyer about your case, you should inform him of all the witnesses you have. If it was a car accident, anyone who saw what happened would be a witness. If...
Mar 8, 2017 | Lawsuits 101: basic info
Here in the U.S., we follow the common law tradition inherited from our Anglo ancestors that allows regular people to bring their civil grievances to court. We call this the justice system. Our courts hear grievances — or lawsuits — about how a person was...
Feb 1, 2017 | Lawsuits 101: basic info
What is Attachment? Attachment is the seizing of a person’s property to satisfy a judgment. In a sense, you are “attaching” your judgment to the debtor’s assets. There are various methods for carrying out attachment in Oklahoma, including recording...
Jan 23, 2017 | Lawsuits 101: basic info
This article provides an overview of how to collect a debt by garnishment of wages and bank accounts. What is a Garnishment? A garnishment is when a court orders a third party to deliver money to the Judgment Creditor that would otherwise be owed to the Judgment...
Jun 24, 2016 | Lawsuits 101: basic info
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 20, 2016 | Lawsuits 101: basic info
Lawsuits are long and complex, so you’ve heard. But why? What takes so long and what are the lawyers doing during that time? How often does the judge get involved? What can the typical client expect during their own lawsuit? All are good questions, and we are going to...
