Atty. Cary E. Hiltgen

Atty. Cary E. Hiltgen

For more than thirty years, Mr. Hiltgen has focused his practice in the areas of products liability defense, insurance defense, commercial litigation, and transportation litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Cary E. Hiltgen at a glance

Cary E. Hiltgen is a business, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, practicing at Hiltgen & Brewer PC. Educated at Oklahoma City University (J.D., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • For more than thirty years, Mr. Hiltgen has focused his practice in the areas of products liability defense, insurance defense, commercial litigation, and transportation litigation
  • He continues to add to that experience through the representation of companies of consumer goods and products, manufacturing industries and the insurance market
  • Mr. Hiltgen and his firm have represented a number of national and international corporations, serving as national, regional, and local trial counsel
  • Mr. Hiltgen is a long-time active member of DRI, The Voice of the Defense Bar
  • He has both served on and worked with DRI's Board of Directors and DRI's Law Institute
  • Mr. Hiltgen served as President of DRI in 2010 and is currently a Senior Advisor for DRI

Practice Areas Explained

Cary E. Hiltgen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cary E. Hiltgen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

Cary E. Hiltgen is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Oklahoma →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

Practicing law in Oklahoma. Legal matters in Oklahoma are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oklahoma City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oklahoma state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oklahoma brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oklahoma courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cary E. Hiltgen

Where is Cary E. Hiltgen's law office located?
Cary E. Hiltgen's law practice is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The firm is Hiltgen & Brewer PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cary E. Hiltgen handle?
Cary E. Hiltgen focuses on business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
Where did Cary E. Hiltgen go to law school?
Cary E. Hiltgen earned their education at (J.D., 1981).
How can I contact Cary E. Hiltgen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Cary E. Hiltgen received?
Cary E. Hiltgen's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Oklahoma City University
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026

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