American Indian Owned Law Firm
When a loved one passes away with a modest estate, Oklahoma provides a simpler path than full probate court. Through a small estate affidavit, eligible families in the Tulsa area and throughout Indian Country may collect assets and belongings without the delay and...
Oklahoma's damages rules can affect how an injured person's losses are evaluated. For qualifying bodily injury claims, state law generally limits non-economic damages to $500,000. Exceptions apply in certain cases. The limit does not apply to economic losses such as...
Tortious interference can happen when a third party intentionally disrupts a contract or business relationship. For Tulsa businesses, these claims often turn on whether the relationship existed, whether the other party knew about it and whether the interference caused...
Facing a lawsuit can feel overwhelming, especially when unfamiliar legal terms start appearing in court documents and communications. You do not need to become an expert in civil procedure, but understanding common terms can help you follow what happens in your case...
A commercial lease can affect a business's costs long after the parties agree on rent. The tenant may also have to cover certain expenses connected to the property. In Oklahoma, businesses should look beyond the advertised rental amount and determine which costs the...
Creating a will often brings peace of mind because it allows you to decide how your property will pass to the people you care about. Those decisions, however, do not always remain the same as your family or finances evolve. If you already have a will and want to...
Pet-sitting can turn into a nightmare if the dog bites you, causing enormous pain and losses. After getting treated, one of the first questions that might come to mind is, will you be able to sue the pet owner? The answer depends on the circumstances and the legal...
Partnership agreements often focus on investments, daily contributions and profit sharing. However, business partners may also need to negotiate terms that govern the end of a working relationship. There are many scenarios in which one partner may want to acquire the...
A handshake deal can feel perfectly clear when both sides want the business to move forward. The trouble often starts later, when payment is late, delivery changes or one side remembers the terms differently. For Tulsa business owners, the real question is not whether...
Witnesses play an important role in estate planning. They help protect against fraud by verifying the identity of the testator. They also reduce the likelihood of future will contests by providing insight into the testator's mental state when they signed the document....