Atty. William Chad McLain
William “Chad” McLain is a leader in the field of personal injury law. Chad handles injury and death claims arising from serious automobile, trucking collisions and life-altering accidents.
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About William Chad McLain at a glance
William Chad McLain is a Principal based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practicing at Graves McLain PLLC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (2002), U.S. District Court, Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma (2002), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma (2005). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 2001) and Wofford College (B.A. Finance, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tulsa County, Oklahoma and American Bar Associations American Association for Justice Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association( Chair, Community Outreach Committee) Tulsa County Bar Foundation Board The National Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William “Chad” McLain is a leader in the field of personal injury law
- Chad handles injury and death claims arising from serious automobile, trucking collisions and life-altering accidents
- He has recovered millions of dollars in settlements, awards and verdicts for his clients
- As a former insurance claims specialist, he has a keen understanding of the ins and outs of the claims and litigation side of the insurance industry
- Chad is passionate about pursuing justice for his clients injured through the negligence of others
- He focuses his practice in personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, business contract litigation, and insurance bad faith
- Chad is active in the community through various professional and university-affiliated organizations
- Chad is currently an officer on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Association for Justice
- He also currently serves as the President of Tulsa Lawyers for Children, a non-profit organization providing legal services to deprived children through the Tulsa County Juvenile Court System
- He is on the Board of the Tulsa County Bar Foundation, and currently serves as the Chairperson of the Capital Campaign to revitalize the Tulsa County Bar Center
- Chad has held leadership positions within the Tulsa County Bar Association and Tulsa County Bar Foundation for many years, including Chair of the Law Week, Community Outreach and Bench & Bar Committees, and Chair of the TCBA’s Pro Bono Celebration
- Chad also serves as an Officer on the Board of Governors for the Summit Club
- Additionally, Chad has served on the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane Club Board of Directors for many years in various leadership positions
- Phi Delta Phi
- Recipient, Cali Award, Insurance Law
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
William Chad McLain is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Oklahoma →
William Chad McLain is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Oklahoma →
William Chad McLain is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Oklahoma →
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 Chad McLain is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma →
William Chad McLain is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle 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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