Entries by Jim Buxton

Jim Buxton awarded rank of Associate by The American Board of Trial Advocates

Adding to his long list of achievements and accomplishments, The American Board of Trial Advocates, a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges, recently named Jim Buxton the rank of Associate. The American Board of Trial Advocates is an invitation-only organization. Members must have at least five years of active experience as trial lawyers, […]

There is still hope if the City denies your claim!

Sewage back-ups are not an uncommon experience in Oklahoma. And the City knows this. They also know there’s a select few of us – Sewer Lawyers, as we’re called – that reject the unacceptable excuses the government gives for refusing to compensate our clients. When such a problem strikes, knowing what to do next can […]

The City claims it’s not their fault

With the Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers, you are not alone. The “ Governmental Tort Claims Act” was created by the Oklahoma government in order to “(1) to promote prompt investigations, (2) to provide early opportunity for correction of dangerous conditions, (3) to promote speedy and amicable settlements of claims and (4) to permit the governmental entity […]

Client Testimonial | Terry Henderson

March 6, 2019 was a nightmare to me. After two years of calling the City of Durant, OK to try and get remedy for sewer draining from a manhole across the back side of my property, the City decided to pressure out the lines without searching for the problem. The pressure blew so much sewage […]

I filed a tort claim but got denied

“The sewer is backing up into my house…” “Grab the towels and a bucket!” “Call the water department, maybe they can help!” “This smell is awful!” Expletives fly, panic sinks in, and moving into a hotel seems like the only way to escape the nightmare. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. […]

Do I need a lawyer?

“The sewer is backing up into my house…” “Grab the towels and a bucket!” “Call the water department, maybe they can help!” “This smell is awful!” Expletives fly, panic sinks in, and moving into a hotel seems like the only way to escape the nightmare. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. […]

What should my city be doing to prevent sewer backups?

“The sewer is backing up into my house…” “Grab the towels and a bucket!” “Call the water department, maybe they can help!” “This smell is awful!” Expletives fly, panic sinks in, and moving into a hotel seems like the only way to escape the nightmare. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. […]