Class Actions & More Attorney · Serving Oklahoma City, OK · 44+ Years Experience
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About William B. Federman at a Glance
William B. Federman is a Managing Partner based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, practicing at Federman & Sherwood. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, securities, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1982), U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1983), and District of Columbia (1985). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1982) and Boston University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oklahoma, New York and Texas State Bar Associations Oklahoma County Bar Association. Serves clients in Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William B. Federman
- Mr. William B. Federman is a lawyer practicing class actions, complex and multi-district litigation, federal civil litigation and 8 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- William practices at Federman & Sherwood in Oklahoma City, OK
Practice Areas Explained
William B. Federman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William B. Federman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Oklahoma City.
Personal Injury in Oklahoma City
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.
William B. Federman is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma →
Business & Corporate Law in Oklahoma City
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William B. Federman is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oklahoma →
Class Action in Oklahoma City
William B. Federman is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Oklahoma →
Securities Law in Oklahoma City
William B. Federman is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Oklahoma →
Product Liability in Oklahoma City
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Oklahoma City
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 Oklahoma City 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.
Oklahoma City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Oklahoma City-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 Oklahoma City Choose William B. Federman
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 William B. Federman's practice in the field of personal injury, business, class action, securities, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William B. Federman brings 44+ 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, U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, William B. Federman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and class action, William B. Federman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Oklahoma City
A Oklahoma City-based practice means William B. Federman 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 William B. Federman Handles in Oklahoma City
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters William B. Federman 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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