William “Chad” McLain
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William “Chad” McLain
Biography
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 the Secretary of the Board for the Summit Club. The attorneys of Graves McLain law firm volunteer their time to various community and charitable organizations like “Lawyers Against Hunger” and “Tulsa Lawyers for Children”. TLC handles deprived children cases at the juvenile bureau where the Public Defender’s office has a conflict. They represent minors who are adjudicated, deprived, and are in the custody of the Department of Human Services.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Associations
American Association for Justice Member (Current)
The National Trial Lawyers Member (Current)
Tulsa Lawyers for Children President (Current)
Oklahoma State Bar (2002 - Current)
Oklahoma Association for Justice Officer (Current)
Tulsa County Bar Association Member (Current)
Oklahoma County Bar Association Member (Current)
Awards
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Excellence Award in Insurance Law
CALI Excellence Awards
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2008.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2010.0
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Oklahoma Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2011.0
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Oklahoma Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2012.0
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Oklahoma Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2013.0
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AV-Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbel 2014.0
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Oklahoma Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2014.0
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Oklahoma Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2015.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2009.0
Education
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University of Tulsa College of Law J.D. | Law
Year: 2001
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Wofford College B.A. | Finance
Year: 1991
Websites
http://www.gravesmclain.com/in-the-news/
Graves McLain Law Blog
Graves McLain Head Office
4137 S. Harvard Avenue, Suite F, Tulsa, OK 74135