Introduction

Founded in 1992 and built around the principle of treating clients like family rather than case numbers, Burton Law Group has accumulated a legal team with nearly 60 years of combined experience spread across Oklahoma City and Tulsa offices. Owner Brandon J. Burton leads a practice that has recovered over $100 million for clients, including a $1,685,000 verdict in 2023. The firm handles fourteen distinct practice areas, from standard auto accidents and workers’ compensation claims to nursing home abuse and bad faith insurance disputes, serving injured Oklahomans who need an advocate focused on people rather than corporations.

Practice Areas

Burton Law Group covers a broad range of civil practice areas designed to address the full spectrum of injuries and disputes that affect Oklahoma residents.

Auto and Truck Accidents. Car and truck collision cases form a significant portion of the firm’s work. The attorneys handle matters from initial insurance negotiations through trial when necessary.

Boat Accidents. The firm’s boat accident attorneys address cases involving motorboats, fishing boats, jet skis, canoes, kayaks, and other watercraft. When boat operators fail in their responsibility to passengers and others on the water, the team assists immediately with insurance communications, medical treatment coordination, and evidence documentation.

Workers’ Compensation. Attorneys Brandon J. Burton and Melanee Kistler represent injured workers pursuing temporary total disability benefits, calculating weekly payments based on average wage and injury date. The 2025 TTD maximum in Oklahoma is $1,083.46 per week. The firm handles hearings before judges when benefits are denied and assists with mileage reimbursements and prescription costs.

Nursing Home Abuse. Before client consultations in nursing home matters, the firm researches the facility’s history and performance to inform the legal strategy. The attorneys recognize that proving what happens behind closed doors requires experienced representation and have handled numerous nursing home neglect cases.

Medical Malpractice. Cases involving medical errors, procedural failures, and other departures from the standard of care are within the firm’s scope.

Social Security Disability. The firm assists clients pursuing disability awards when health conditions prevent them from maintaining employment.

Wrongful Death. The Tulsa office handles wrongful death claims arising from auto accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, and workplace incidents. Cases pursue compensation covering medical expenses, funeral costs, lost income, and emotional suffering.

Additional Areas. The practice also covers bad faith insurance claims, roofing insurance claims, construction accidents, defective product injuries, slip and fall injuries, and on-the-job injuries.

Attorney Profiles

Brandon J. Burton founded and owns Burton Law Group, established in 1992. He personally handles workers’ compensation cases alongside Melanee Kistler, and leads the firm’s overall litigation effort. He established the Tulsa office’s nursing home abuse practice with the goal of advocating for vulnerable seniors mistreated in care facilities.

Melanee Kistler serves as an attorney with particular involvement in the workers’ compensation practice, assisting injured workers with the claims process, disability calculations, and hearings.

Michael P. Hill is a member of the legal team providing representation across the firm’s practice areas.

Hayley Arthur is also a member of the legal team contributing to the firm’s caseload.

Combined, the legal team brings nearly 60 years of experience to matters across Oklahoma.

Location and Service Area

Burton Law Group maintains offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, positioning the firm to serve clients throughout the state. The practice covers the entirety of Oklahoma, with a particular emphasis on serving Oklahomans who need representation against insurance companies and large corporations.

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Client Focus

The firm distinguishes itself by focusing on individual clients rather than large corporations or insurance companies. Burton Law Group emphasizes the attention given to each person as a differentiating factor from high-volume firms where clients may feel like case numbers rather than individuals. The practice offers free consultations and operates on a contingency fee basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has Burton Law Group been in practice?
The firm was established in 1992, giving it over three decades of operation in Oklahoma. The combined legal team brings nearly 60 years of experience.

What is the firm’s track record?
Burton Law Group has recovered over $100 million for clients, including a $1,685,000 verdict in 2023.

Does the firm handle workers’ compensation cases outside of Oklahoma City?
Yes. Attorneys Brandon J. Burton and Melanee Kistler handle workers’ compensation matters from the Tulsa office as well, serving clients throughout Oklahoma.

What does the firm do before a nursing home abuse consultation?
Before meeting with clients in nursing home cases, the attorneys research the specific facility’s history and performance to better advise on the strongest legal approach.

Are consultations free?
Yes. Burton Law Group offers free initial consultations for prospective clients.

Closing

Burton Law Group has operated in Oklahoma since 1992, building a practice that has recovered over $100 million for injured clients across a wide range of personal injury and disability matters. With offices in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa, the firm serves clients throughout the state, led by founder Brandon J. Burton and a team with nearly 60 years of combined experience. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, visit burtonlaw.com/