Atty. Michael Dee Gilliard
Michael Dee Gilliard is a lawyer practicing workers compensation appeals. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Tulsa in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Workers Compensation Appeals Attorney · Serving Tulsa, OK · 48+ Years Experience
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About Michael Dee Gilliard at a Glance
Michael Dee Gilliard is a Member based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practicing at McGivern & Gilliard, Professional Corporation. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on workers comp and appellate. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1978). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1978) and University of Tulsa (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tulsa County and Oklahoma Bar Associations Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel. Serves clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Dee Gilliard
- Michael Dee Gilliard is a lawyer practicing workers compensation appeals
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Tulsa in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Michael practices at McGivern & Gilliard, Professional Corporation in Tulsa, OK
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Michael Dee Gilliard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Dee Gilliard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tulsa.
Workers Compensation in Tulsa
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Appellate Practice in Tulsa
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Michael Dee Gilliard is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Michael Dee Gilliard
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 Michael Dee Gilliard's practice in the field of workers comp and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Dee Gilliard brings 48+ 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 workers comp and appellate, Michael Dee Gilliard 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 Michael Dee Gilliard 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 Michael Dee Gilliard Handles in Tulsa
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael Dee Gilliard has experience with under Oklahoma law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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