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Wrongful ICE Raid on Oklahoma Family: “This Should Never Happen in America”

Attorney Don Smolen of The Alpha Firm is speaking out following a deeply disturbing ICE-led raid that resulted in the unlawful detention and humiliation of a U.S. citizen and her three daughters in northwest Oklahoma City. In April, federal agents—identified as members of ICE, the FBI, and the U.S. Marshals Service stormed the family’s home […]

Reopen the Menendez Case: Why Justice Demands a Second Look

Lyle and Erik Menendez have spent more than three decades behind bars for the killing of their parents. But this story is far more complicated than the media circus made it out to be in the 1990s. What if I told you these men never got a fair trial? What if I told you we […]

Who’s Protecting Our Child Stars?: If I Were Your Attorney

We’ve all seen the headlines. Honey Boo Boo’s reality show antics. Piper Rockelle’s glam TikToks. Young faces racking up millions of followers, brand deals, and YouTube checks. But here’s the question I keep asking: Who’s protecting these kids? As a civil rights attorney, I’ve represented survivors of abuse, coercion, and systemic failures across schools, churches, […]

Legal Guide: Warning Signs of Neglect in Senior Living and What Families Can Do About It

When a loved one enters a senior living or memory care facility, families hope they’re doing the right thing, keeping them safe, supervised, and supported. But when something feels off, or worse, someone is hurt or passes away, families are often left asking: What are my rights? Is this normal… or is this neglect? Can […]

Injured in Oklahoma? Here’s How to Find the Best Personal Injury Attorney for Your Case

When life takes an unexpected turn due to an accident or injury, finding the right personal injury attorney can make all the difference. Whether you’ve been hurt in a car crash, a trucking accident, a workplace incident, or through medical negligence, choosing the best Oklahoma personal injury attorney ensures you have someone fighting for your […]

Taking It Nationwide: Why Donald Smolen Is the Attorney You Want for Federal Cases

When justice is on the line in a federal case, you need more than a local lawyer—you need someone with the experience, strategy, and strength to take on powerful institutions. Whether it’s a civil rights violation, a Federal Tort Claim, or a case involving government misconduct, Donald Smolen has earned a national reputation for fearless […]

Surgery Complications and When to Call an Attorney

We all hope surgeries go according to plan. But what happens when they don’t? Medical errors are among the leading cause of death in the United States (Johns Hopkins), and many of them are preventable. If you or a loved one has been the victim of negligence during a hospital stay, you may have felt […]

Wells, Whipple And The Election Of Remedies

The following is a discussion of recent Oklahoma Supreme Court cases addressing workers’ compensation exclusivity and intentional torts, election of remedies and the constitutionality of the Oklahoma Legislature’s limitation of workers’ compensation death benefits to spouses, children and legal guardians of employees killed in work-related incidents. Current Status Of The Parret Exception To Workers’ Compensation Exclusivity It […]

How A Texas ‘Fender Bender’ Truck Accident Turned Into A $32 Million Nuclear Jury Verdict

On a quiet September afternoon in 2013, a minor fender bender between a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck barely disrupted life in the tiny East Texas town of Ore City. Joshua Patterson was driving his pickup to a church luncheon when the vehicle was sideswiped by an FTS International Services tractor-trailer driven by Bill Acker. […]