Atty. John Michael Thetford

Atty. John Michael Thetford

John Michael Thetford is a lawyer practicing general practice, personal injury, nursing home negligence and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Tulsa Tulsa 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Thetford at a glance

John Michael Thetford is a Member based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practicing at Laizure & Thetford, PLLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, and nursing home. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1988) and Missouri U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma All Oklahoma State Courts Western (1988). Educated at Oklahoma City University (J.D., 1988) and Oklahoma State University (B.S. Economics, 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Thetford is a lawyer practicing general practice, personal injury, nursing home negligence and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at Laizure & Thetford, PLLC in Tulsa, OK

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Thetford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Thetford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John Michael Thetford is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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.

John Michael Thetford is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Michael Thetford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oklahoma →

Product Liability

John Michael Thetford is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Oklahoma →

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

John Michael Thetford is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home 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 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 John Michael Thetford

Where is John Michael Thetford's law office located?
John Michael Thetford's law practice is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The firm is Laizure & Thetford, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Thetford handle?
John Michael Thetford focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, nursing home. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has John Michael Thetford practiced law?
John Michael Thetford has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Michael Thetford go to law school?
John Michael Thetford earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S. Economics, 1984).
How can I contact John Michael Thetford for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Thetford 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 John Michael Thetford received?
John Michael Thetford's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Oklahoma City University
- 1988
B.S. Economics
Oklahoma State University
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1988
Missouri U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma All Oklahoma State Courts Western
Admitted: 1988

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