Atty. John S. Gladd
John Gladd graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1983, obtaining a B.S. degree in Political Sciences. He earned his J.D. degree from the University of Tulsa in 1987.
Insurance & More Attorney · Serving Tulsa, OK · 39+ Years Experience
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About John S. Gladd at a Glance
John S. Gladd is a Partner based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practicing at Gladd, Maguire, Allen, Brown, & Wakeman, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma United States District C (1987). Educated at University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D., 1987) and Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tulsa County Bar Association Oklahoma Bar Association American Bar Association Defense Research Institute Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel Defense Counsel Trial Academy American Board of Trial Advocates. Serves clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John S. Gladd
- John Gladd graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1983, obtaining a B.S. degree in Political Sciences
- He earned his J.D. degree from the University of Tulsa in 1987
- Since joining the firm in 1988, Mr. Gladd has specialized in the areas of insurance law, insurance bad faith defense, products liability defense, premises liability, medical malpractice, and general negligence claims
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John S. Gladd's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S. Gladd handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tulsa.
Personal Injury in Tulsa
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 S. Gladd is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Tulsa
John S. Gladd is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Oklahoma →
Insurance Law in Tulsa
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
John S. Gladd is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Oklahoma →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tulsa
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.
Tulsa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tulsa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tulsa Choose John S. Gladd
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John S. Gladd's practice in the field of personal injury, slip & fall, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John S. Gladd brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, slip & fall, and insurance, John S. Gladd can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tulsa
A Tulsa-based practice means John S. Gladd attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John S. Gladd Handles in Tulsa
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