Legal Representation for Norman & Cleveland County
From the OU campus to the I-35 corridor, Addison Law Firm serves clients throughout Norman, Moore, and Cleveland County. When you need strategic legal advocacy, we're here to help.
Why Choose Addison Law Firm in Norman?
Norman's legal landscape is shaped by three forces no other Oklahoma city shares: a flagship research university with 27,000+ students, one of the state's busiest interstate corridors, and a county court system that handles cases across nine municipalities. We know every layer of it.
University Community
With over 27,000 enrolled students and approximately 13,000 employees, OU generates a category of legal issues that doesn't exist in most counties: Title IX disputes, campus civil rights claims, state employee discrimination under the Oklahoma Governmental Tort Claims Act, and injuries on university property governed by OU's special sovereign immunity rules. We handle all of them.
Cleveland County Courts
The Cleveland County District Court (200 S Peters Ave, Norman) handles felony, civil, family, and probate matters for all nine municipalities in the county. Norman also has its own Municipal Court for city ordinance cases. For federal matters—civil rights, employment discrimination, trucking cases with diversity jurisdiction—we practice in the Western District of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, just 20 miles north.
I-35 Corridor
The I-35 corridor between Norman exits 101 (Lindsey Ave) and 117 (SW 44th St) carries approximately 65,000 vehicles per day including heavy NAFTA freight traffic between Oklahoma City and Dallas. ODOT data identifies the I-35/Lindsey Ave and I-35/Main St interchanges as documented high-crash nodes. When an accident happens here, we know the physical facts and the insurers involved.
Your Attorney: D. Colby Addison
Serving clients in Norman and throughout Oklahoma, D. Colby Addison brings aggressive, strategic advocacy to every case. Recognized as a Super Lawyer and serving as a Tribal Supreme Court Justice, Mr. Addison has secured millions in settlements and verdicts for injured Oklahomans.
Local Legal Representation
Cleveland County has a layered court structure that matters to your case. The District Court at 200 S Peters Ave handles civil suits, felony criminal cases, family law, and probate for all nine county municipalities—Norman, Moore, Noble, Slaughterville, Lexington, and the others. The Norman Municipal Court runs separately, handling city ordinance violations and misdemeanors within city limits. Knowing which court your matter belongs in—and which judge it will draw—affects strategy from day one.
For claims against the City of Norman or the University of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Governmental Tort Claims Act (51 O.S. § 156) sets a strict one-year notice deadline—far shorter than the two-year personal injury statute of limitations. Missing that notice window bars your claim entirely, even if the injury itself was clearly the government's fault. We catch these deadlines so you don't lose rights before you even know you have them.
Cleveland County District Court
200 S Peters Ave, Norman, OK — civil, felony, family, and probate
Western District Federal Court
Oklahoma City — civil rights, employment discrimination, trucking cases with federal jurisdiction
Our Cleveland County Practice Areas
We focus on cases where strategic litigation makes the difference. Click below to learn how we can help.
Personal Injury
Car accidents on I-35, campus incidents, and catastrophic injuries. We know Cleveland County District Court, Norman Regional Hospital's ER records, and the insurance adjusters handling local claims. We fight for Norman families and OU community members.
Learn More →Trucking Accidents
18-wheelers on I-35, delivery trucks, and commercial vehicle wrecks through Cleveland County. FMCSA regulations, black box data, and the Flying J truck stop at SW 12th—we know every element of I-35 commercial carrier cases.
Learn More →Civil Rights
Police misconduct, wrongful arrests, and government overreach. We litigate Monell claims against Norman PD and have investigated conditions at the Cleveland County Detention Center. We hold officials accountable.
Learn More →Tribal Law
Tribal jurisdiction questions, business matters, and post-McGirt issues affecting the Cleveland County area.
Learn More →Employment Law
Workplace discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. We fight for Cleveland County workers.
Learn More →Serving All of Cleveland County
Cleveland County covers approximately 540 square miles and includes nine incorporated municipalities with a combined population of roughly 290,000 residents. Each city—Moore, Noble, Slaughterville, Lexington, and the others—has its own police department and municipal court, which affects where civil claims are served, where misdemeanor matters are heard, and which insurance adjusters and defense firms you'll face.
We represent clients across the entire county, from I-35 corridor crashes and OU campus incidents to employment disputes with county employers and civil rights matters involving any Cleveland County law enforcement agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about legal representation in Norman
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