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Richard Dean Olderbak, Insurance Attorney in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Over 29 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Litigation

Oklahoma City, OK

Practicing insurance in Oklahoma City since 1997.

29+
Years practicing
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Richard Dean Olderbak is an attorney based in Oklahoma City, OK. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Richard has over 29 years of legal experience.

Based in
Oklahoma City, OK
Experience
over 29 years
Known for
Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles Insurance and Litigation matters from Oklahoma City, OK.
  • Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Richard Dean Olderbak: Richard Dean Olderbak is an attorney based in Oklahoma City, OK. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Richard has over 29 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Richard Dean Olderbak

Richard concentrates on insurance and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Richard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Richard takes insurance matters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Richard takes litigation matters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Richard Dean Olderbak — Over 29 years of Oklahoma insurance experience

Richard Dean Olderbak is an attorney based in Oklahoma City, OK. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Richard has over 29 years of legal experience.

Richard Dean Olderbak is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance receivership. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1987, and has been licensed for 29 years. Richard practices in Oklahoma City, OK.

Richard's approach to insurance cases

Richard Dean Olderbak is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance receivership. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1987, and has been licensed for 29 years. Richard practices in Oklahoma City, OK.

The kind of cases Richard takes

Richard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and litigation matters in Oklahoma City and the surrounding Oklahoma area.

Credentials

Richard Dean Olderbak's legal education and bar admissions

  • Oklahoma City University

    J.D. · 1997

  • University of Nebraska at Lincoln

    B.S. · 1987

Jurisdictions

Richard's state bar admissions

  • Oklahoma

    1997 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1997 · ACTIVE

Richard studied at J.D. in Oklahoma City University and B.S. in University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Law school and academic background

Richard completed J.D. in Oklahoma City University and B.S. in University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Richard runs in Oklahoma is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Richard Dean Olderbak's office in Oklahoma City

Richard's primary office is at Bank One Center, Suite 2900, 100 North Broadway, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102-8805. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Bank One Center, Suite 2900, 100 North Broadway

Oklahoma City, OK 73102-8805

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Hiring guide

How to hire Richard Dean Olderbak — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Richard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Richard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Richard

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Richard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Richard's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Richard Dean Olderbak

  • How much does it cost to hire Richard for a insurance case?

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

  • Does Richard offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do insurance cases in Oklahoma typically take?

    Simple insurance 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. Richard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Richard 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 — Richard 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 Richard?

    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. Richard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Richard accepting new insurance clients right now?

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

Areas served

Insurance attorneys serving Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Edmond in Oklahoma

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