Complex Litigation Attorney in Oklahoma CIty, Oklahoma
What is the firm’s experience in complex litigation?
What is the firm’s experience in complex litigation?
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you know I’m not going to say every case
is complex it’s not but I would say the
better part of our litigation is complex
a lot of our cases are referred to us by
other lawyers
and their cases that the other lawyers
tried to handle and ran into roadblocks
a lot of our complex cases have huge
amounts of documents sometimes we spend
an enormous amount of money having to
put millions of documents into an
electronic database where they can be
cert word searched on the computer I
mean we handle the case against
Sandridge which was a Securities
Securities derivative case that case
went on for several years it ended up
settling I think it’s the largest
Securities derivative case in the state
of Oklahoma we represented the choctaws
and chickasaws against the federal
government because their lands were
taken and and they they were supposed to
be a trustee and treat the tribes fairly
that went right up to the courthouse
steps after a long battle that was a
very complex case we went all over the
country taking depositions and again it
had millions of documents in it that was
186 million dollar settlement the
largest of its kind I understand
we’ve done Medical Products liability
cases I used to be General I used to be
Regional counsel for Biomet which was a
company that made artificial hips and
knees and those are very complex cases
now I’m on the other side now I I handle
Medical Products cases on behalf of the
plaintiffs we just recently handled the
case involving a
diabetes insulin pump that failed and we
believe it killed our client so we get a
wide range of products that we handle
but virtually all of our cases are
complex in the sense that they have a
large number of documents they often
have a large number of complex legal
issues and that’s where it helps to have
some of these young lawyers who are
extremely gifted in legal research and
writing you can’t just know the facts
you’ve also got to know the law and then
you’ve got to be able to present it to
both the judge and the jury in a way
that they not only understand but they
approve of
Oklahoma City, OK commercial litigation attorney Reggie Whitten discusses the firm’s experience in complex litigation. He emphasized that while not every case they handle is complex, a significant portion of their litigation portfolio falls into this category. Many cases come their way through referrals from other attorneys who initially attempted to tackle them but encountered formidable obstacles. These complex cases often entail substantial volumes of documents, necessitating significant investments in creating electronic databases for efficient word searches and document management.
One notable case he mentioned involved Sandridge, a Securities derivative case that spanned several years and ultimately settled. This case marked the largest Securities derivative settlement in Oklahoma’s history. Another high-profile matter they handled was on behalf of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes, litigating against the federal government for the alleged unfair treatment of the tribes regarding their lands. This case, too, was highly complex, involving extensive national deposition processes and millions of documents, culminating in an impressive $186 million settlement, the largest of its kind.
He discussed their involvement in Medical Products liability cases, highlighting his prior role as Regional counsel for Biomet, a company specializing in artificial hips and knees. These cases are known for their complexity, and they now represent plaintiffs in such matters. An example he cited was a case involving a diabetes insulin pump failure, which they believe led to the death of their client.
In conclusion, he acknowledged that the vast majority of their cases involve complexity characterized by extensive documentation and intricate legal issues. He emphasized the importance of their team, which includes talented young lawyers skilled in legal research and writing, as presenting the facts and law effectively to judges and juries is crucial for success in these complex cases.
