Our Office in McAlester, Oklahoma
McAlester, Oklahoma, is a charming city with a storied past, known as the “Pittsburg County Seat” and a historic center for coal mining and transportation. Nestled in the heart of southeastern Oklahoma, McAlester blends small-town warmth with opportunities for growth, offering a vibrant community rich in heritage and character.
At Edwards & Patterson Law, we are proud to be part of this thriving community. Our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys is deeply rooted in Oklahoma, sharing a passion for helping those in need.
Attorney Matthew Patterson, raised on a ranch in Stuart, brings a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the Oklahoma outdoors to his practice. A graduate of Southern Nazarene University and the University of Oklahoma School of Law, Matthew is admitted to practice in all Oklahoma state courts and federal courts covering Tulsa and McAlester.
Attorney Tony Edwards, also a McAlester native, has been serving clients for decades. After earning his law degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1982, he founded the Edwards Law Firm to provide personalized legal representation. In 2015, he partnered with Matthew Patterson to form Edwards & Patterson Law, expanding their commitment to serving injured clients across Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Attorney Allison Furlong, a McAlester High School graduate, continues her dedication to her hometown. A Northeastern State University graduate, she is an active community volunteer and serves as Vice President of the Pittsburg County Bar, with plans to lead as President in 2025.
At Edwards & Patterson Law, we are more than just lawyers – we are your neighbors, committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.
Your Tulsa, Oklahoma Personal Injury Lawyers
Oklahoma isn’t just where we work—it’s our home, and our clients are like family.
Your Journey to Recovery Begins Here
Being injured in an accident can be overwhelming. Concerns about your health, finances, and future can quickly add up, and the thought of managing insurance companies, bill collectors, and legal issues can feel unbearable.
Let Edwards & Patterson Law take that weight off your shoulders. Our experienced team is ready to handle all the legal and financial aspects of your accident claim, allowing you to focus on what truly matters – healing and rebuilding your life after the trauma of a serious injury.
Being injured in an accident can be overwhelming, with worries about health, finances, and the future adding up fast. Let Edwards & Patterson Law handle the legal and financial burdens, so you can focus on healing and rebuilding your life.
Here is what you can expect when you work with Edwards & Patterson:
Support Through Your Recovery
We’ll be by your side, ensuring you get the essential care you need and supporting you through every step of your recovery.
Clear & Frequent Communication
You will receive regular updates on your case, and we’re always available to answer your questions.
No Upfront Costs or Surprises
You only pay us if we win your case, with no upfront costs—our fees come from your settlement, not your pocket.
Dedicated Representation
We investigate, negotiate, and advocate for you to get you the compensation you deserve.
How Can a McAlester Injury Attorney Help Me?
It’s important to act quickly if you have been injured in any sort of accident. Getting the appropriate medical treatment is the immediate priority. Your next step is to speak to an attorney who can mount an investigation right away.
The Injury Lawyers at Edwards & Patterson Law Will:
- Provide a truthful assessment of your personal injury claim.
We only take cases that we believe in. If we think the insurance company is offering you a fair settlement or that your claim won’t win, we’ll be honest about it. - Start our investigation immediately.
You’d be surprised at how quickly evidence can disappear after an accident and how fast a witness’s memory can fade. Our legal team will leave no stone unturned in collecting medical records, bills, receipts, physical evidence, photographs, videos, eyewitness testimony, expert statements and other details to prove how the accident and injuries have impacted your life. - Handle all negotiations with insurance companies.
Once you hire Edwards & Patterson Law to represent you, our legal team will take over all contact with insurance adjusters so that you can recover and, if possible, get back to your daily activities. Having legal counsel by your side is critical because insurance adjusters seek to minimize payouts, and that often comes by tricking claimants into mistakenly saying something that jeopardizes their claims. - Root out any additional sources of compensation.Â
Sometimes liability in a Tulsa personal injury claim can be spread among multiple parties. Our lawyers are skilled at identifying and pursuing potential third-party defendants. - Fight for a fair result.
Negotiations can be a difficult process, but most times a resolution can be reached out of court. If no agreement can be reached, the lawyers at Edwards & Patterson Law prepare each case as if it’s going to trial. That means we will be ready if your case needs to go to court. - Keep you informed every step of the way.
This is your We will advise you about what we think will achieve the best outcome. But you are always the ultimate decision-maker as the case proceeds.
Types of Cases Our McAlester Personal Injury Lawyers Handle
The injury attorneys at Edwards & Patterson Law have decades of experience representing clients in a wide variety of personal injury claims, including: