Marcus P. Mears

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Cunningham & Mears
Marcus P. Mears
Cunningham & Mears

Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability, Civil Litigation; view more

Licensed in Oklahoma since: 1996

Education: The University of Oklahoma College of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
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Cunningham & Mears

5104 N Francis Ave
Suite 102
Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Visit website
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A well-regarded legal advocate within his legal community, Marcus P. Mears utilizes his nearly 30-plus years of experience to help his clients overcome their contentious personal injury matters with grace and poise, while simultaneously ensuring no undue stress is added upon them in their daily lives. At the law office of Cunningham & Mears in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he is well-equipped to take on cases pertaining to motor vehicle accidents, industrial injuries, premises liability, oilfield injuries, worksite accidents and other civil litigation issues.

Mr. Mears completed his undergraduate studies in 1993, graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oklahoma. He went on to attend the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he bolstered his legal acumen and talents through his involvement in myriad on-campus activities. He received his Juris Doctor in 1996, as well as his license to practice law in Oklahoma. Later on, he gained admission to practice before the United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.

Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Mears has garnered recognition from his peers through his client-centric practice, emphasizing personalized attention, meticulous focus and an unwavering work ethic that does not stop in pursuing his clients’ goals. For his many contributions, he has been rated “Excellent” on Avvo and hosts many positive client testimonials on the site as well. In addition, he became a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum more than a decade ago for consistently securing seven-figure settlements and verdicts for his clients.

Outside his law practice, Mr. Mears maintains close affiliations with organizations such as the Oklahoma County Bar Association, the Oklahoma Bar Association and the Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association. Nationally, he is a member of the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 60% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 30% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
  • 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 1996, Oklahoma

Professional Webpage: https://www.cunninghamandmears.com/attorneys/marcus-p-mears/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Oklahoma, 1996
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, 2015
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma, 1996
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma, 1996
  • Oklahoma County Bar Association
  • Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association
  • Oklahoma Bar Association
  • American Association for Justice
  • American Bar Association

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • Minor J.B. v. Eagle Manufacturing et al. Minor child suffered third degree burns over 90% of her body due to a gas can/hot water tank explosion. Settlement prior to trial for confidential lump sum plus lifetime payments, 2003
  • Gregory v. Hansen: retired couple suffered multiple injuries when tractor trailer failed to yield right of way while crossing a state highway. Case settled at mediation for $2.65M, 2007
  • DeCoteau v. Cozzini & Sigma Alimentos: cleaning crew worker suffered arm amputation due to meat processing auger product defect. Case settled at Judicial Settlement Conference in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma for a confidential amount, 2008
  • Rempe v. Crier: motorcyclist suffered catastrophic injury when oncoming motorist failed to yield right of way while making a left turn. Case settled prior to litigation for $1.6M, 2014
  • Ennis v. Anthem: driver of an RV rear-ended on I-40 by tractor trailer resulting in back injury. Jury trial and verdict in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma for $525,000.00 in bodily injury; property loss claims and attorney fees, 2015
  • Werner v. Lawton Transit Mix: Concrete mixer truck overturned while rounding a corner in traffic resulting in a vehicle rollover that crushed the Plaintiff. Case settled for a confidential amount the first day of jury trial, 2016
  • Ratliff v. Danley: Motorist rear-ended mail truck on Broadway in Edmond. Defendant denied injury claim due to lack of visible damage to mail truck. Case proceeded to jury trial in Oklahoma County and the jury returned a unanimous verdict for $750,000.00, 2019
  • Yandell v. Idea Nuova: minor child impaled through the eye and partially blinded when child's play-table broke during use. The case was litigated to Pre-Trial Conference in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma and settled for a confidential amount at Judicial Settlement Conference., 2022

Educational Background

  • Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1988-1990
  • The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK., 1991-1993

Honors

  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Luther Bohannan American Inn of Court
  • Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025

Office location for Marcus P. Mears

5104 N Francis Ave
Suite 102
Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Phone: 405-592-2012

Selections

2 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025

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