Michael C. Felty

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Michael C. Felty: Attorney with Lytle Soulé & Felty, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Michael Felty specializes in the litigation and trial of complex cases. He has been lead counsel in high-exposure cases involving refinery explosions, motor vehicle crashworthiness, multiple fatality trucking accidents, industrial fires and explosions and construction defect cases. Michael will demonstrate a precise understanding of the technical issues in your case because of his training in electronics, mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics which includes military experience as a missile maintenance technician and in industry as a machine controls technician.

Michael has almost 40 years of experience litigating cases throughout the southwest. He has tried more than 50 cases to jury verdict in Oklahoma and Texas. Michael is also an experienced appellate practitioner and has handled appeals in State and Federal Courts.

HONORS

• AV Preeminent™ Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell™

• The Best Lawyers in America© Litigation-Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

• SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers Magazine (2007-2020)

• Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Board of Directors (Appointment by Governor Mary Fallin, 2016 – present)

• Defense Research Institute, Exceptional Performance Citation

• Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel (President, 1997; Member, Board of Directors, 1994-1998)

• Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Board, Secretary 2018-Present

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• Admitted to bar, Oklahoma (1984), Texas (1995)

• Registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1984)

• Past President and Member of the Board of Directors, Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel

• Defense Research Institute

• Oklahoma Bar Foundation – Fellow

• Luther Bohanon American Inn of Court – XXIII – Master

• Oklahoma County, Oklahoma and American Bar Association

• State Bar of Texas

• International Association of Defense County
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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Appellate
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • General Litigation
  • Insurance Defense and Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Product Safety and Liability
  • Trucking Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Cameron University, B.S., 1981
Law School Attended:
University of Oklahoma, College of Law, J.D., 1984
Year of First Admission:
1984
Admission:
1984, Oklahoma; 1995, Texas; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; Virginia
Military:
U.S. Army, 1973-1976
Languages:
German and Spanish
Birth Information:
Dayton, Ohio, August 16, 1954
ISLN:
907473044

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (18 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/30/14 in Civil Litigation

    Michael Felty is a prototype for what it means to be a successful lawyer. He is well thought of on both sides of the bar for the quality representation he provides his clients while at the same time maintaining the highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/30/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/15/14 in Insurance Coverage

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/09/14 in Products Liability Defense

    Mike Felty is smart, talented and works tirelessly for his clients. More importantly, he is always true to his word.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/14/12 in Personal Injury

    Great ethical lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/29/12 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury

    I have worked opposing Mr. Felty in matters and at all times he was professional, respectful, and prompt to resolve issues.

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/16/14 in Personal Injury

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  • 3.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/07/12 in General Practice

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