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Joe Ervin

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“I want to be present for people in pain, lending them determination and will until they reclaim their own.”

Joe Ervin is an Oklahoma trial lawyer who limits his practice to cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes, and wrongful death. Joe holds a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements for double and triple trailers and tankers.

He is a 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, and is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell.

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Joe has taught both lawyers and law enforcement officers about heavy truck regulation and safety. He has served on the faculty for the American Association for Justice’s Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases and the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys Annual Symposiums.

He is an active member of the AAJ Trucking Litigation and Bus Litigation Groups and is a former member of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA).

Joe Serves on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. He is regularly retained by lawyers to consult and co-counsel on complex commercial truck cases and has tried numerous cases against motor carriers, brokers, and truck leasing companies.

When I was hit by a commercial truck in Enid, Oklahoma, a friend told me to call Joe Ervin. Joe came to me and began working on my case that day. He went with me to the accident scene and really listened. The result he delivered reflected how hard he worked for my family. I would recommend him to anyone who has been hurt in a car or truck accident anywhere in the state of Oklahoma.

Ron B.

Truck Crash Survivor
My wife was killed in a head-on collision in Northeastern Oklahoma near Claremore. Losing her was devastating, both to me and my daughter. My family attorney brought in Joe Ervin to handle the complex issues in our case. Joe really took care of us; he made sure we were okay and that I understood what was happening and why. Joe Ervin cares about the people he represents and it shows. He gave us what we needed to begin to move past this tragedy. Joe isn’t what I expected [from an attorney], he is a whole lot more.

Jody W.

Truck Crash Victim's Spouse
My son was killed in a car wreck in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was the worst day of my life, and I didn’t know what to do. I was referred to [Joe Ervin] by another attorney. Joe came and met with me in my home. We talked about my son, and I will always remember how gentle and caring he was that day. He took care of my family in a professional and respectful manner, but I especially appreciate how he listened. I would recommend Joe Ervin to anyone who has lost someone in a car or truck accident in Oklahoma.

Vanesther J.

Mother of Truck Crash Victim

Over 25 Years of Experience Litigating Truck Accident Cases

Record civil jury verdict in Pittsburg County.

One of the nation’s first nine (9) attorneys to become board certified in truck accident law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA).

Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License Holder

Represented clients in 64 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties.

Holds a valid Oklahoma Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements for double and triple trailers and tankers

Nationwide speaker, presenter, host, moderator, published author, and attorney trainer on truck law and trial tactics.

American Association for Justice Truck Litigation and Bus Litigation Groups member.

Over 25 years of experience litigating truck accident cases.

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Select Professional Associations and Memberships

Oklahoma Bar Association (OBA)

American Bar Association (ABA)

Oklahoma Association for Justice (OAJ)

American Association for Justice (AAJ)

American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group

American Association for Justice Bus Litigation Group

Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys

Pittsburg County Bar Association

National Trial Lawyers' Trucking Trial Lawyers Association

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Education, Bar Admissions & Certifications

Bar Admissions

The Supreme Court and all Inferior Courts of The State of Oklahoma
U. S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
The Supreme Court of the United States of America

Education

University of Oklahoma, Juris Doctor (J.D.), B.A.

Certifications

Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Featured Speaking Engagements

“Litigating Truck Collision Cases, Shoulder Parking Cases, and Lane Change Cases,” American Association for Justice (AAJ) Advanced Trial Advocacy College (June 2024)

“Unlocking the Potential of Litigation Paralegals,” Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Annual Symposium, Atlanta, GA (September 2023)

Instructor/Faculty, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Legacy Trucking Program, Billings, MT (May 2023)

Faculty, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, New Division Trucking Lawyer Bootcamp, Las Vegas, NV (April 2023)

“Ethics of Confidentiality in Settlement Agreements,” Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, ATAA Annual Symposium, Austin, TX (September 2022)

“Thinking Differently about Discovery and Investigation in Trucking Cases,” Oklahoma Association for Justice, Trucking Litigation Intensive, Oklahoma City, OK (September 2022)

Instructor/Faculty, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Legacy Trucking Program, Billings, MT (May 2022)

Faculty, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, New Division Trucking Lawyer Bootcamp, Las Vegas, NV (April 2022)

“Deposing the Truck Driver and Safety Management,” Oklahoma Association for Justice, Truck Crash Law Seminar, Oklahoma City, OK (September 2021)

Instructor/Faculty, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Legacy Trucking Program, Billings, MT (July 2021)

Trucking Industry Experience

Holds a valid Oklahoma Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements for double and triple trailers and tankers.

Referrals & Co-Counsel

Involved in a Crash?

No other law firm knows trucks quite like us. Our trucking law expertise and trial experience allow us to win multi-million-dollar results year after year.

Our team of truck accident attorneys works tirelessly to help your family find justice in the wake of a catastrophic truck crash.

Referrals & Co-Counsel

No other law firm knows trucks quite like us. Our trucking law expertise and trial experience allow us to win multi-million-dollar results year after year.

Involved in a Crash?

Our team of truck accident attorneys works tirelessly to help your family find justice in the wake of a catastrophic truck crash.

Personal Info

Wife: Toni
Children: Molly, Abby, Jack, and Emma

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