Atty. Thomas D. Kivell
Delta Theta Phi (Bailiff, 1974-1975). Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Civil Procedures, 1973.
Business Organization & More Attorney · Serving Tulsa, OK · 50+ Years Experience
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About Thomas D. Kivell at a Glance
Thomas D. Kivell is an Of Counsel based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practicing at Kivell, Rayment and Francis, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1976) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1976). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1975) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tulsa County, Oklahoma (Member, Real Property Section) and American (Member, Real Property Section) Bar Associations Tulsa Title and Probate Lawyers Association Tulsa Mortgage Bankers Association. Serves clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas D. Kivell
- Delta Theta Phi (Bailiff, 1974-1975)
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Civil Procedures, 1973
- Special Assistant U.S
- Attorney, 1992—
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas D. Kivell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas D. Kivell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tulsa.
Business & Corporate Law in Tulsa
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Tulsa
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Foreclosure Defense in Tulsa
Thomas D. Kivell is one of 14,094 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure 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 Thomas D. Kivell
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 Thomas D. Kivell's practice in the field of business, real estate, and foreclosure.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas D. Kivell brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Oklahoma and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, Thomas D. Kivell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and foreclosure, Thomas D. Kivell 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 Thomas D. Kivell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Thomas D. Kivell Handles in Tulsa
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