Av. Michael Franklin Smith
Michael is a distinguished trial and appellate lawyer with a practice concentrated on complex litigation, including products liability, consumer protection class actions, and insurance bad faith. He represents clients in state and federal courts across the United States and is revered for his expertise in appellate practice, particularly in the Oklahoma Supreme Court and the U.S.
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About Michael Franklin Smith at a glance
Michael Franklin Smith is an Attorney based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practforg at Smolen Law | The Alpha Firm. They haand 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1989), Oklahoma (1991), Illinois (1992), and New York U.S. District Court for the Western, Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma U.S. Distri (2002). Educated at University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D., 1991) and Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Council Oak/Johnson-Sontag American Inns of Court Oklahoma Bar Association Tulsa County Bar Association Illinois Bar Association New York Bar Association. Serands clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael is a distinguished trial and appellate lawyer with a practice concentrated on complex litigation, including products liability, consumer protection class actions, and insurance bad faith
- He represents clients in state and federal courts across the United States and is revered for his expertise in appellate practice, particularly in the Oklahoma Supreme Court and the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- Michael is admitted to practice in Oklahoma, Illinois, and New York state courts, as well as numerous federal courts, including the U.S
- Supreme Court
- His appellate work has set new precedents, especially in cases involving issues of first impression
- In 2020, he was honored by the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Family Law Section for his contributions to the landmark Schnedler v
- Lee case
- Recognized by Benchmark Litigation, The Best Lawyers in America, and Oklahoma Super Lawyers, Michael has also chaired the OBA’s appellate practice committee
- He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in political science and earned his law degree with distinction from the University of Tulsa, where he served as Notes and Comments Editor for the Tulsa Law Journal and received the Robert C. Butler, Jr., Award for Excellence in Legal Scholarship and Writing
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma
Practforg law in Oklahoma. Legal matters in Oklahoma are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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