BARTLESVILLE LAW BLOG

This blog will discuss the law as it affects residents of Bartlesville and the surrounding area. We plan to add new blog posts every two weeks. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for topics you would like discussed, contact the Persaud Law Office. Also, if you have questions about legal topics, please feel free to submit them.

Kyle Persaud

Sep 28, 20206 min read

What does a Civil Attorney Do?

A civil attorney is a lawyer hired by a client to represent either the plaintiff or the defendant in a court of law.

Kyle Persaud

Sep 21, 202010 min read

New Oklahoma Laws 2020

Here is a list of some of the most important new laws in Oklahoma for 2020, compiled by L. Michelle Sutton.

Kyle Persaud

Aug 24, 20202 min read

Most Common Types of Civil Law Cases

You might be wondering, what are common types of Civil Law cases in Washington County? Learn about the most common types of civil law here.

What to Do After You've Been Sued in Oklahoma

Kyle Persaud

Jun 29, 20205 min read

What to Do After You've Been Sued in Oklahoma

If you have been sued in Oklahoma, you may be wondering, "What can I do? What is going to happen?" Learn what to do if you've been sued here

Civil Law vs. Criminal Law: Know the Difference

Kyle Persaud

May 18, 20204 min read

Civil Law vs. Criminal Law: Know the Difference

Civil law is any court case that is not a criminal case. Criminal law deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses.

How to Challenge Property Tax Assessments in Oklahoma

Kyle Persaud

Apr 13, 20206 min read

How to Challenge Property Tax Assessments in Oklahoma

If you believe your property tax is too high in Oklahoma, read the following article on how you may appeal.

Kyle Persaud

Mar 9, 20206 min read

Oklahoma Dog Bite Law

Read this article to learn more about the state and local laws that apply to injuries caused by dogs.

If I'm in a Car Accident in Oklahoma, Can I Sue?

Kyle Persaud

Jan 6, 20206 min read

If I'm in a Car Accident in Oklahoma, Can I Sue?

You may be wondering: Can I sue after a car accident in Oklahoma? The short answer is yes. In this post, I explain the steps to take.

How to Go To Small Claims Court in Oklahoma

Kyle Persaud

Sep 23, 20195 min read

How to Go To Small Claims Court in Oklahoma

Small claims court is a quick, inexpensive procedure, that you can use if you need to sue someone for an amount that is less than...

Kyle Persaud

Sep 3, 20194 min read

Mediation in Civil Cases

You’re going to mediation. You wonder: What should I do? Mediation is a process where opposing parties meet together, before a neutral...

Kyle Persaud

Aug 26, 20195 min read

How to evict someone in Oklahoma

You’re a landlord, and you want to evict a tenant. You wonder: what can I do? What is the best way to go about this? How to evict someone...

Kyle Persaud

Aug 12, 20193 min read

Is your neighbor harming your property?

You have a neighbor who is using his property, in a way that harms your property. Perhaps your neighbor is causing loud, offensive...

Kyle Persaud

Jul 1, 20196 min read

If You've Been Evicted in Oklahoma

If you have been evicted, or are being threatened with eviction, you have certain rights under Oklahoma state and federal law. This post...

If your apartment is defective in Oklahoma

Kyle Persaud

Jun 10, 20194 min read

If your apartment is defective in Oklahoma

Your apartment is defective, and your landlord isn’t doing anything to fix it. What can you do? I go into detail in this post.

Kyle Persaud

Jun 3, 20191 min read

Suing Parking Valets in Oklahoma

If you work for a corporation that is considering using valet parking, you may wonder: Can the valet (or his employer) be sued?

Kyle Persaud

Feb 25, 20193 min read

Recovering personal items

This post explains how to recover your property in someone else's possession. Learn more.

Kyle Persaud

Feb 20, 20192 min read

Oklahoma Civil Forfeiture

This post is about how the Supreme Court's decision in Timbs v. Indiana affects residents of Bartlesville.