Atty. Daniel B. Graves
Dan Graves has spent over 20 years recovering millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for people injured by the negligence of others. His successes in complex litigation include medical negligence, wrongful death, civil rights violation cases, and insurance bad faith.
Medical Negligence & More Attorney · Serving Tulsa, OK · 31+ Years Experience
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About Daniel B. Graves at a Glance
Daniel B. Graves is a Partner based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practicing at Graves McLain PLLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma (1995), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1998). Educated at University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Tulsa (B.A. Philosophy, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Responsibility Committee Fee Arbitration Committee) Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association Tulsa Lawyers for Children Million Dollar Advocates Forum Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum Oklahoma Association for Justice (Board of Directors, Oklahoma Bar Association American Bar Association Tulsa County Bar Association. Serves clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel B. Graves
- Dan Graves has spent over 20 years recovering millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for people injured by the negligence of others
- His successes in complex litigation include medical negligence, wrongful death, civil rights violation cases, and insurance bad faith
- Dan has extensive experience fighting and winning against powerful corporations, insurance companies, and state agencies, in high-profile litigation
- Dan recognizes that the settlement values of his client’s cases are valued, in large part, by two things: 1) the willingness of their attorney to take the client’s case to trial
- and 2) their attorney’s ability to succeed in front of a jury
- Dan has tried numerous cases to successful jury verdict for his clients – whether their claim involved soft tissue injuries (whiplash) in a car wreck, or the death of a loved one
- Dan is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell and has been repeatedly chosen for Oklahoma Super Lawyer
- He maintains the highest rating of 10 out 10
- Dan has been featured in Oklahoma Magazine readers as a “Best of the Best” Lawyer in Oklahoma
- Phi Delta Phi
Recipient
- American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Research and Writing
- American Jurisprudence Award for Professional Responsibility (Legal Ethics)
- Philip Alan Porta Memorial Scholarship for Legal Ethics
- Martindale-Hubbell's Highest Rating for Legal Ability and Ethics
- Private Pilot
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel B. Graves's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel B. Graves handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tulsa.
Car Accidents in Tulsa
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Daniel B. Graves is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Oklahoma →
Truck Accidents in Tulsa
Daniel B. Graves is one of 4,910 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Oklahoma →
Wrongful Death in Tulsa
Daniel B. Graves is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Oklahoma →
Personal Injury in Tulsa
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Daniel B. Graves is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma →
Motorcycle Accidents in Tulsa
Daniel B. Graves is one of 11,112 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Oklahoma →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tulsa
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 Tulsa 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 venue, 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.
Tulsa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tulsa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tulsa Choose Daniel B. Graves
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel B. Graves's practice in the field of car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel B. Graves brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Oklahoma, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma, Daniel B. Graves can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death, Daniel B. Graves can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tulsa
A Tulsa-based practice means Daniel B. Graves attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel B. Graves Handles in Tulsa
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Daniel B. Graves has experience with under Oklahoma law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Daniel B. Graves directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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