Atty. Michael W. McGivern

Atty. Michael W. McGivern

Michael W. McGivern joined the firm of McCormick Schoenenberger and Gish P.A. on July 1, 2020 at the time of joining the firm Mr.

Tulsa Tulsa 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Michael W. McGivern at a glance

Michael W. McGivern is a Partner based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practicing at GISH McGIVERN, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on workers comp, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1980), United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma (1981), and United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma (1981). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1980) and University of Tulsa (B.S. Education, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State of Oklahoma and Tulsa County Bar Associations. Serands clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael W. McGivern joined the firm of McCormick Schoenenberger and Gish P.A. on July 1, 2020 at the time of joining the firm Mr. Schoenenberger and Mr. McCormick had retired
  • The firm name was changed upon his arrival to Gish McGivern, PA
  • Mike has 40 years of experience in the Workers Compensation area and practiced Worker Compensation Defense for thirty-two (32) years prior to being appointed as a Judge of the Oklahoma Workers Compensation Court
  • He was appointed after being vetted by the Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Committee and Oklahoma Sate Senate Judiciary Committee prior to his appointment by then Governor Mary Fallin
  • July 1, 2012
  • Oklahoma moved to a Commission on Workers Compensation issues and upon expiration of his term on June 30, 2020 he retired from the bench
  • Mike has tried over five thousand Workers Compensation Cases as a private attorney and Judge during the course of his career
  • Mike was inducted into the Nation College of Workers compensation Lawyers in 2018
  • He is a mediator for both the Oklahoma Workers Compensation Commission and Oklahoma Workers Compensation Court of Existing Claims
  • He has been a featured speaker for the Oklahoma Bar Association, Colleges and various other organizations in the Area of Workers Compensation
  • He is past Chairperson and Treasurer (2) for the Oklahoma Workers Compensation Board

Practice Areas Explained

Michael W. McGivern's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael W. McGivern is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Oklahoma →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael W. McGivern is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Oklahoma →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael W. McGivern is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Michael W. McGivern

Where is Michael W. McGivern's law office located?
Michael W. McGivern's law practice is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The firm is GISH McGIVERN, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael W. McGivern handle?
Michael W. McGivern focuses on workers comp, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has Michael W. McGivern practiced law?
Michael W. McGivern has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Michael W. McGivern go to law school?
Michael W. McGivern earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S. Education, 1974).
How can I contact Michael W. McGivern for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael W. McGivern received?
Michael W. McGivern's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tulsa
- 1980
B.S. Education
University of Tulsa
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1980
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1981
United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1981

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