Atty. Daniel B. Graves

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.

Tulsa Tulsa 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (539) 666-0091

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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 Avvo 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel B. Graves handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

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 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Oklahoma →

Truck Accidents

Daniel B. Graves is one of 4,423 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Oklahoma →

Wrongful Death

Daniel B. Graves is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Oklahoma →

Personal Injury

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 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma →

Motorcycle Accidents

Daniel B. Graves is one of 9,889 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Oklahoma →

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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel B. Graves

Where is Daniel B. Graves's law office located?
Daniel B. Graves's law practice is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The firm is Graves McLain PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel B. Graves handle?
Daniel B. Graves focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has Daniel B. Graves practiced law?
Daniel B. Graves has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Daniel B. Graves go to law school?
Daniel B. Graves earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. Philosophy, 1991).
How can I contact Daniel B. Graves for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel B. Graves directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Daniel B. Graves received?
Daniel B. Graves's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tulsa College of Law
- 1995
B.A. Philosophy
University of Tulsa
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 2007

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