John Dale Valentine, Workers Comp Attorney in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

John concentrates on workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Workers Comp

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John's primary office is at 4323 NW 63rd St Ste 110, Oklahoma City, OK, 73116-1513. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new workers comp attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in workers comp practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire John for a workers comp case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does John offer a free consultation?

  John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some workers comp attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.

• How long do workers comp cases in Oklahoma typically take?

  Simple workers comp matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can John take my case if I'm outside Oklahoma City?

  John is licensed in Oklahoma. Matters governed by Oklahoma law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — John will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with John?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is John accepting new workers comp clients right now?

  John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.