John Branum

John Branum

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Oklahoma City, OK
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

9600 South May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

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Wrongful Death 50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oklahoma for 21 years

State: Oklahoma

Acquired: 2004

Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 20 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2005

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Branum Law Firm, PLLC

9600 South May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73159

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John Branum's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Daria | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Hands Down The Best Lawyer

My husband and I were involved in a terrible car wreck that left us badly injured. Never having experienced anything like this we were unsure of what to do next. Luckily a family member recommended John Branum. The next day John and Jay Mitchel drove to our home to meet with us. We were impressed by ...the professionalism and commitment that John and his firm displayed throughout our case. Their hard work and dedication is second to none. We highly recommend and will continue to recommend John Branum to anyone in need of a great attorney.

Posted by Steve | August 28, 2015 | Car Accidents

Advice

John was amazing he took the time to explain the situation, he covered the three things I was most upset about and gave me avenues to resolve them. Even offered for me to call him back if things did not work out, for a military member dealing with a Civil issue against another lawyer who was trying t...o talk his was out of an auto accident this was best outcome for me. I cannot thank John enough and I would recommend him in a heartbeat.

Posted by Steve | July 22, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

John might be the hardest working attorney in Oklahoma.

John's expertise in court and in settling a case are second to none. I have referred several friends to him in the past few years and he has done a wonderful job for them. I would use him myself and happily refer my family and friends again because he is honest, hard working and you can always get ...in touch with him when you need to.

Posted by Frederick | March 19, 2013 | Personal Injury

An Excellent Attorney for a Tough Case

John Branum built a solid personal injury case, fact-by-fact, deposition-by-deposition, expert witness-by-expert witness. (He is superb in the art of taking a deposition.) This case was not really an easy case since the other party initially seemed assured they were at no risk of a verdict against t...hem. Yet, from early in the case, John knew the strategy he needed to pursue to win, adjusting slightly as needed. As John was doing this, he also did his very best to ensure that his client was coping with his injuries from the incident. Over many months, John kept us fully informed about what was happening, how things looked, and what his next steps were. In the end, John built a very solid case that secured a very good offer from the insurance company -- the one that had offered virtually nothing previously. I am confident that, had we gone to trial, John would have had an excellent chance of securing an even better verdict. Unfortunately, in this instance, we had to settle to ensure the funding needed immediately for John's client. However, in the process of considering the offer, John really provided a balanced view of the options I faced, which was immensely helpful. Bottom line, John is an honest, smart young attorney who cares about his client and knows how to win a personal injury case. He is the best in the book as far as I am concerned.

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John Branum's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Goodin

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Clay Zelbst

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with John on several cases. He cares for his clients like they are family, and he fights tooth and nail for them to ensure they get the justice they deserve. He is truly a remarkable man, a good friend, and a talented attorney."

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Nick Larby

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a great lawyer who shows compassion and respect to all of the clients he represents. He is an aggressive litigator and will fight to get each and every one of his clients the maximum compensation they deserve. I would endorse John without hesitation to handle any type of personal injury case."

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Lester Paredes

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John knows this area of practice inside and out, but more importantly, he cares about his clients and isn't afraid to try their case. He works extremely hard to get good results and has been highly effective."

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Andrew Mishlove

Car accident lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the honor of spending a month with John Branum at the famed Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, in Wyoming. John Branum is an outstanding trial lawyer. He is dedicated to justice for the person who is up against the system. He is dedicated to the fight for his clients, and he has the skills to win. I am proud to endorse John Branum."

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Glenn Holzberg

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Other

"I highly recommend John. We met during a 24 day program at the Spence Trial Lawyers College last year. John quickly stood out as among the most talented and passionate lawyers in a class of highly qualified trial lawyers from all over the U.S. John is insightful, bright and no one works harder. You will be very happy with your selection of John as your lawyer, or co counsel."

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Rick Bisher

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John, he is experienced and knowlegeable in persnonal injury law."

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Christopher Smith

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Friend

"In the almost 20 years I've known John I have recognized someone who is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and outwork and out hustle the other guy. Couple that work ethic with a passion for being an advocate for his clients and you have an attorney who I'm always happy to endorse and recommend."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Paul Kouri

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John was a year ahead of me in law school and we had several classes together. I was impressed then by how confident and comfortable he was as an advocate. I was sure he was going to go far and he has not disappointed. He is utterly fearless and loves to slug it out for his clients. You can't go wrong having John on your side."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, Superlawyers

2013

Top Attorneys-Oklahoma's Outstanding Young Lawyers, Oklahoma Magazine

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2010

Tom Wallace Service Award, Oklahoma Association for Justice

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Branum Law Firm, PLLC

2004 - 2013

Attorney, Carr and Carr Attorneys

Associations

2011 - Present

Oklahoma Association for Justice

Board of Directors

2004 - Present

Oklahoma Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sarah Paine et al v. The Uniteds States of America

Judgment for Plaintiff $650,000

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Education

2014

Trial Lawyers College

Graduate

2004

University of Oklahoma College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Oklahoma State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2004

The Advocate Article Related to Dog Bite Liability

2003

The Advocate Article Related to Ballpark Liability

Languages

English

Activity

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