Atty. James N. Edmonds

Atty. James N. Edmonds

James N. Edmonds joined the law firm of Atkinson Brittingham in 1993.

Tulsa Tulsa 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About James N. Edmonds at a glance

James N. Edmonds is an Of Counsel based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practicing at Gladd, Maguire, Allen, Brown, & Wakeman, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1993) and Kansas United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma United States District Cou (2019). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Kansas (B.A. University, 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Tulsa County Bar Association Oklahoma Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James N. Edmonds joined the law firm of Atkinson Brittingham in 1993
  • Mr. Edmonds focuses his practice in the areas of insurance law, insurance bad faith, personal injury, products liability, negligence, employment law, and general litigation
  • Mr. Edmonds often represents individuals and small businesses on insurance coverage issues and in insurance litigation
  • His insurance practice includes counseling, negotiation, and litigation involving a full range of insurance issues
  • As the lead lawyer, Mr. Edmonds has obtained multi-million dollar insurance recoveries for his clients in insurance litigation matters
  • Mr. Edmonds has devoted a substantial portion of his practice to the representation of individual plaintiffs in personal injury litigation and insurance bad faith litigation
  • Together with his partners at Atkinson Brittingham, Mr. Edmonds has been part of a team of attorneys who have recovered over one hundred million dollars in personal injury and bad faith litigation
  • In 2005, Mr. Edmonds successfully argued the case of Parret v UNICCO Service Co., 2005 OK 54, 127 P.3d 572
  • Mr. Edmonds graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1993, where he was selected for the Order of the Coif and the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi
  • While in law school, he was a member of the Kansas Law Review, serving as assistant editor of the Criminal Procedure Review and a staff member of the Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy
  • He received a bachelors degree in political science and a masters degree in philosophy from the University of Kansas
  • Mr. Edmonds has been with the firm since his graduation from law school

Practice Areas Explained

James N. Edmonds's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James N. Edmonds handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Product Liability

James N. Edmonds is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Oklahoma →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James N. Edmonds is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Oklahoma →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 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 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 James N. Edmonds

Where is James N. Edmonds's law office located?
James N. Edmonds's law practice is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The firm is Gladd, Maguire, Allen, Brown, & Wakeman, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James N. Edmonds handle?
James N. Edmonds focuses on personal injury, product liability, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has James N. Edmonds practiced law?
James N. Edmonds has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James N. Edmonds go to law school?
James N. Edmonds earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. University, 1987).
How can I contact James N. Edmonds for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James N. Edmonds received?
James N. Edmonds's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas School of Law
- 1993
B.A. University
University of Kansas
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1993
Kansas United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma United States District Cou
Admitted: 2019

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