Atty. John P. Zelbst
Member, Board of Trustees of Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Lawton, Oklahoma. Board and Faculty Member, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, DuBois, Wyoming.
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About John P. Zelbst at a glance
John P. Zelbst is a Managing Partner based in Lawton, Oklahoma, practicing at Zelbst, Holmes & Butler. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and class action. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. Supreme Cour (1980) and U.S. District Court, Western, Eastern and Northern Districts of Oklahoma (1980). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1980) and Cameron University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oklahoma and American Bar Associations Oklahoma Association for Justice (President, 2001) American Association for Justice Oklahoma Criminal Defense Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Lawton, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Member, Board of Trustees of Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Lawton, Oklahoma
- Board and Faculty Member, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, DuBois, Wyoming
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- Oklahoma Super Lawyer, 2006-present
- Best Lawyers in America, 2016
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- Top Attorneys in Oklahoma
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- Martindale-Hubbell, Preeminent Lawyers
- Commissioner, Oklahoma Wildlife Commission (2010-2018)
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John P. Zelbst is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Oklahoma →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
John P. Zelbst is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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.
John P. Zelbst is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John P. Zelbst is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Oklahoma →
John P. Zelbst is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Oklahoma →
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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 Lawton 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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