Atty. James G. Devinney
Jim Devinney has practiced in the field of workers’ compensation law for over thirty-one (31) years. In 1993, Jim began working for Fred Boettcher, Oklahoma’s most prominent workers’ compensation attorney.
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James G. Devinney is a Partner based in Ponca City, Oklahoma, practicing at BDIW Law. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1989), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma (1989), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma (1989). Educated at University of Oklahoma College of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Oklahoma (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Oklahoma Bar Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Ponca City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jim Devinney has practiced in the field of workers’ compensation law for over thirty-one (31) years
- In 1993, Jim began working for Fred Boettcher, Oklahoma’s most prominent workers’ compensation attorney
- In 2001, Jim started his own law firm practicing workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, and personal injury
- In 2018, Jim, Fred, and Brad Wicker formed the BDIW Law firm
- Along with Derek Ingle, BDIW has become a statewide law firm representing injured workers all over Oklahoma
- Jim continues to represent injured workers in the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Court and Commission
- He has tried or settled over 40,000 cases and has recovered hundred of millions of dollars in benefits for his clients
- He is dedicated to taking care of injured workers and their families
- He also practices in the area of Social Security Disability
- Jim grew up in Cashion, Oklahoma
- He was an All-State football player for Cashion playing center and linebacker
- His team went undefeated and won State his senior year
- He then attended the University of Oklahoma for undergrad and law school, graduating with honors
- He has been married to his wife, Suzanne, for thirty-one (31) years
- Jim and Suzanne have three (3) children, Laura, James, and Jason
- He enjoys playing golf, scuba diving, karate, and watching movies and football
- He is on the Board of Directors of the Poncan Theater and is a Deacon at First Baptist Church of Ponca City
- Professional Associations and Memberships • Oklahoma Bar Association • Association of Trial Lawyers of America • Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association • Lawyers for Working Oklahomans
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James G. Devinney's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James G. Devinney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James G. Devinney is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Oklahoma →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James G. Devinney is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Oklahoma →
James G. Devinney is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Oklahoma →
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.
James G. Devinney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James G. Devinney is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Ponca 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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