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The Lindsey Law Firm, P.C.'s practice is here to suit those people who find themselves in the most typical legal situations in which they need an experienced, talented, and aggressive legal advocate. The firm assists those in Tulsa and the surrounding area in Criminal defense, Family law, Custody litigation, Business law, and litigation.
Lindsey Law Firm Blog
5M ago
Every year, thousands of Oklahomans are injured in accidents. Even people who are exceedingly careful can be victims of automobile crashes, slip and falls, industrial accidents and the like. Someone harmed because of another person’s negligence or misconduct can make a claim for monetary damages. These damages may include medical bills, lost wages, property losses, Read More ..read more
Lindsey Law Firm Blog
6M ago
Robbery and burglary are both felonies in Oklahoma. While the terms sometimes used interchangeably, they are not the same. Each crime has different elements and punishments. In some cases, a defendant can be charged with both robbery and burglary, but the charges are independent from one another. The primary difference between robbery and burglary is Read More ..read more
Lindsey Law Firm Blog
7M ago
When parents with minor children divorce or end their relationship, child custody can be a major issue. It is well-settled public policy that, absent unusual circumstances, children should have a close relationship with both parents. To encourage parental relationships the family courts often order split custody where each parent has physical custody of the child Read More ..read more
Lindsey Law Firm Blog
10M ago
Having a criminal record can make it difficult to pass a background check and, in turn, can make it difficult to secure housing, employment, security clearances and gain professional licenses. Oklahoma joined a growing list of states in 2022 when it passed a “clean slate” bill, which will automatically expunge eligible criminal records starting in Read More ..read more
Lindsey Law Firm Blog
11M ago
Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complicated matters in the area of personal injury law. Bringing a successful case requires the plaintiff to establish that the care provided by a doctor or hospital fell below a reasonable standard and that the plaintiff was injured as a result. It is generally not possible to Read More ..read more
Lindsey Law Firm Blog
1y ago
Historically there was a presumption that mothers were better caretakers of children than fathers. Therefore, the mother was awarded custody of minor children in many cases. Over time, though, the law has evolved, and with it, gender preference for parental custody plays less and less of a role. While the law is now gender blind Read More ..read more
Lindsey Law Firm Blog
1y ago
The divorce process can be lengthy depending on the level of disagreement between spouses. Even if your terms are settled amicably, there is a waiting period before you can finalize your marriage dissolution. There is a 90-day waiting period for spouses who share minor children. This three-month “cooling off” period is designed to give the Read More ..read more
Lindsey Law Firm Blog
1y ago
Insurance companies have a duty to pay valid claims within the insured’s policy limits in a reasonable amount of time. However, in some instances, an insurer refuses to pay the fair value of a claim without a justifiable basis. When this happens, the insurance company can be sued for acting in bad faith, and the Read More ..read more
Lindsey Law Firm Blog
1y ago
Visitation schedules are mandated by a court as part of a child custody order. A visitation schedule can always be modified by agreement of the parents. If one parent will not agree to a change, however, the other parent may ask the court to intervene. Until recently, to have a court change a visitation schedule, Read More ..read more
Lindsey Law Firm Blog
1y ago
In some situations, violence in the home can not only affect the relationship between family members, but it can lead to adverse decisions in a divorce proceeding. An allegation of domestic violence can affect the court’s decision about the division of marital property. Marital property is to be divided between the spouses in an equitable, Read More ..read more