Know your rights when it comes to meth properties

By: Casey Roebuck TULSA – The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics says around 900 meth labs were found statewide in Oklahoma in 2011. About half of those were in Tulsa. Meth labs are a growing problem in Green Country and it’s important for buyers and renters to...

Tulsa County begins posting court documents online

New rules by the Oklahoma Supreme Court governing the use of personal information in public records is getting one of its first tests in Tulsa County. Tulsa County Court Clerk Sally Howe Smith has begun posting civil pleadings, criminals charges and other court...

Home Loan Modification Tips

As the recession continues to take its toll, it is not uncommon for many home owners to try to renegotiate the terms of their loans. The main federal agencies responsible for regulating the loan modification and foreclosure alternative industry are the Treasury...

EARTHQUAKES IN OKLAHOMA?

In light of the recent earthquakes, you may be wondering how the property and contents of your home or business are covered by existing insurance policies. Damage as a result of an earthquake is not covered by the standard homeowners or business property policy forms....

Mortgage Foreclosure: How to Avoid Losing Your Home

To avoid losing your home in a foreclosure, you have several options: (1) Come up with a lump sum that the mortgage company attorney will accept to reinstate the mortgage. This amount will be not only the past due payments, but also taxes and insurance that the...

Should I Adopt My Grandchildren?

Oklahoma leads the nation in grandparents and other extended family members raising children. Grandparents have rights dealing with visitation with a grandchild when their own child has died. Grandparents need to consider obtaining custody and guardianship when it is...

Commissioners approve access easement

Neighbor still disagrees with decision BY JOHN?BROCK HERALD STAFF WRITER Published: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 12:09 PM CDT The Creek County Commissioners addressed the issue of landlocked property owners for the third time, during their public session the morning of...

Meth Lab Disclosures Hit Home

Every landlord and property manager who rents a house, duplex or apartment in Oklahoma now has a new promise to keep: My property has never been the site of a methamphetamine production facility ? a ?meth lab.? See?41 O.S. ? 118. In Oklahoma, methamphetamine ranks...

85% of Clients Prefer a Lawyer Who Is Funny

Okay, I just made that up, but there is no denying that a sense of humor can help in this business, at least to bear the brunt of my clients? lawyer jokes. ?Anyone who has watched daytime TV or late night TV knows about lawyer ads. They usually involve a lawyer, in a...