Practice areas: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Class Action & Mass Torts; view more
Licensed in Oklahoma since: 2011
Education: Oklahoma City University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2019 - 2023 Call today:
405-353-2917
Fulmer Sill
1101 N. Broadway AvenueSuite 102
Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Visit website
Chad Kelliher is an attorney at Fulmer Sill, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he offers compassionate and strategic legal representation to individuals who have suffered harm due to corporate negligence and personal misconduct. Focusing his practice on civil litigation, he handles a diverse range of matters, including personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, workers' compensation and construction accidents. He also represents clients in high-stakes class actions and mass torts.
With over a decade of legal experience, Mr. Kelliher is a dedicated advocate committed to securing fair compensation for his clients. His career is defined by impressive courtroom victories and substantial recoveries. Notably, he obtained a $5.2 million verdict for a client injured after being struck by a car, and secured a $2.35 million settlement for an individual injured when their vehicle was struck by a commercial truck.
Mr. Kelliher approaches every case with careful preparation and a client-centered mindset. He prioritizes transparent communication, ensuring that families understand their legal options and feel empowered throughout the litigation process. His deep understanding of both the personal and systemic challenges his clients face allows him to overcome legal hurdles effectively.
Mr. Kelliher earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science with a co-major in international studies from the University of Kansas in 2006. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2011, where he was named to the dean’s list and the Faculty Honor Roll.
Admitted to practice in Oklahoma, Mr. Kelliher is also admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Oklahoma. He remains an active member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys and the William J. Holloway Jr. American Inn of Court.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Insurance Coverage, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation: ClaimantFocus areas
Bad Faith Insurance, Class Actions, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Toxic Torts, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
- 10% Insurance Coverage
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 2011, Oklahoma
Professional Webpage: https://www.fulmersill.com/our-team/chad-w-p-kelliher/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Oklahoma Bar Association Rules of Professional Conduct Committee, Member
- William J. Holloway Jr., American Inn of Court
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
- United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
- State Bar of Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Bar Association Professionalism Committee, Member
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $11,000,000.00 settlement on behalf of driver and passenger who sustained serious orthopedic injuries and traumatic brain injuries in a collision with an 18-wheeler., 2026
- $7,500,000.00 settlement on behalf of a disabled client who fell and was seriously injured in a defectively constructed shower at a major national hotel chain, 2026
- $3.5 million settlement on behalf of a client who sustained severe lumbar spine injuries in a commercial vehicle accident, requiring multiple spinal surgeries, 2026
- $3,500,000.00 Wrongful Death settlement for family of teenager tragically killed while participating in a cycling event. At issue was a Liability Waiver which operated to relieve the event operator from any negligence. The existence of a Liability Waiver meant our team had to prove the event operator was grossly negligent or acted with reckless disregard, a significantly higher legal standard. Our team successfully built a case focused on failures in route planning and event supervision to overcome the Waiver and secure a significant recovery for our clients., 2025
- $1,750,000.00 settlement in assault, battery & false imprisonment case on behalf of customer who was injured in a physical altercation and then unlawfully detained after being falsely accused of shoplifting by a major retailer., 2024
- $1,750,000.00 settlement obtained on behalf of a client who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and a cervical spine injury requiring surgery after being rear-ended by the driver of a commercial pickup truck distracted by a cellphone., 2024
- $750,000 Settlement on behalf of a client who received a cervical disc injury and mild traumatic brain injury as a result of a collision with an 18-wheeler., 2023
- $1,025,000.00 settlement in rollover auto accident resulting in mild traumatic brain injury, 2022
- $5,200,000.00 verdict in auto vs pedestrian collision; Davis v. Gresham, CJ-2019-780, District Court of Oklahoma County, 2021
- $950,000.00 settlement for cervical fracture resulting in surgical repair with instrumentation, 2021
- $225,000.00 settlement for Excessive Force by police officer, 2020
- $2,350,000.00 for auto accident with 18-wheeler, 2019
- $375,000.00 settlement for trip and fall resulting in shoulder surgery, 2019
- Settlement in excess of $1.97 million for accident with 18-wheeler, 2018
- Settlement in excess of $2,300,000.00 for work-place accident resulting in loss of limb, 2017
- Settlement in excess of $1,300,000.00 for motor vehicle collision caused by drunk driver, 2017
- $750,000.00 settlement in motor vehicle collision resulting in cervical spine fracture, 2014
- Settlement in excess of $485,000.00 for auto accident resulting in cervical fusion, 2019
Educational Background
- University of Kansas, B.A., Political Science; Co-Major International Studies, 2006
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- A two-hour continuing education program exploring production liability litigation for claims of failure to equip collision avoidance technology; history and development of the technology; regulatory framework; and practical considerations for litigators involved in such cases, Presenter, Failure to Equip Collision Avoidance Technology: Product Liability Litigation Against Heavy Truck Manufacturers, Oklahoma Association for Justice, 2026
- A continuing legal education seminar focused on mastering usage of Ipad and TrialPad technology and unlocking the keys to taking impactful depositions and winning at trial, Presenter, Using Ipad and TrialPad for Depositions and Trials, OBA Solo and Small Firm Conference, Legal, 2025
- A continuing legal education program looking at the Oklahoma Bar Association's Standards of Professionalism through examples and discussions of People vs. Trump., Moderator, Professionalism: A look at People vs. Trump and the Standards of Professionalism, Oklahoma Bar Association, 2024
- A continuing education presentation addressing emerging trends data collection and recovery, the increasing role of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems, and the state of Oklahoma Law on 'direct negligence' claims along with an overview of Underinsured Motorist Bad Faith, given to the members of the Roger's County Oklahoma Bar Association., Presenter, UM Bad Faith Basics / Hot Topics and Emerging Trends in MVA & Trucking Litigation, Rogers County Bar Association, 2023
- A continuing education presentation addressing emerging trends data collection and recovery, the increasing role of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems, and the state of Oklahoma Law on 'direct negligence' claims., Presenter, Hot Topics and Emerging Trends in MVA & Trucking Litigation, Woodward County Bar Association - Boiling Springs Legal Institute, Legal, 2023
- An educational presentation on the Standards of Professionalism applicable to depositions and deposition conduct utilizing video from actual depositions, Presenter, Watch It! Deposition Disasters Caught on Tape, Oklahoma Bar Association, 2021
- Panel member and organizer of day-long continuing education presentation addressing various issues arising from litigation of motor vehicle accident cases., Panel Presenter, Advanced Litigation With Motor Vehicle Accident Cases: So You Didn't Settle, Now What?, Oklahoma Bar Association, 2021
- A day-long back-to-basics course for attorneys interested in learning how to handle motor vehicle accident cases., Presenter, Motor Vehicle Accident: A Back to Basics Course, Oklahoma Bar Association, 2021
- Gave CLE presentation titled: Watch It: Going Viral For the Wrong Reason regarding the Oklahoma Bar Association Standards of Professionalism, Presenter, LEARNING BY EXAMPLE: LESSONS IN CIVILITY, Oklahoma Bar Association - 2020 Annual Meeting, Legal, 2020
- Member of CLE panel providing overview and application of the Oklahoma Bar Association Standards of Professionalism, Panel Presenter, Professionalism: The Timeless Approach to the Practice of Law, Oklahoma Bar Association, Legal, 2019
Honors
- Oklahoma Bar Association Earl Sneed Award
- Oklahoma Bar Association President’s Award
- Super Lawyers, 2026
- Received the Oklahoma Bar Association President’s Award in recognition of leadership as Chairperson of the OBA Professionalism Committee, President's Award, Oklahoma Bar Association, 2025
- Top Attorneys, 405 Magazine, 2025
- Top Attorneys, 405 Magazine, 2024
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2023
- Selected as a top personal injury attorney in the Oklahoma City Metro, Top Attorneys, 405 Magazine, 2023
- Top Attorneys, 405 Magazine, 2022
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2022
- The Earl Sneed Award is given annually by the Oklahoma Bar Association in recognition of outstanding continuing legal education contributions, Earl Sneed Award, Oklahoma Bar Association, 2021
- Top Attorneys, 405 Magazine, 2021
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2021
- Top 100 - Civil Plaintiff, National Trial Lawyers, 2020
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2020
- Rising Star - Personal Injury, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2019
- Selected as a Top Personal Injury Attorney in Oklahoma City Metro, Top Attorneys, 405 Magazine, 2020
- Recipient, Clients' Choice Award, AVVO, 2019
- Top 40 Under 40 - Civil Plaintiff, Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers, 2018
- Recipient, Clients' Choice Award, AVVO, 2018
- Clients' Choice Award, AVVO, 2017
- Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2017
- Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers, 2017
- Clients' Choice Award, AVVO, 2016
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Office location for Chad Kelliher
1101 N. Broadway Avenue
Suite 102
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Phone: 405-353-2917
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
- Rising Stars: 2019 - 2023
