Practice areas: Personal Injury, Family Law, Workers' Compensation; view more
Licensed in Oklahoma since: 1996
Education: Regent University School of Law
Joel A. LaCourse is a dedicated attorney with a deep commitment to serving individuals and families in need of legal representation. With over two decades of experience, he has successfully defended clients in a wide range of legal matters, including catastrophic injury, workers' compensation, child custody and divorce cases. Working from LaCourse Law’s office in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his extensive courtroom experience, having tried hundreds of cases, reflects his tenacity and determination to achieve favorable outcomes for those he represents.
Mr. LaCourse is admitted to practice in Oklahoma State courts, as well as several federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma, and the U.S. Tax Court. His broad jurisdictional practice enables him to serve clients across various legal forums, ensuring comprehensive representation and advocacy.
Driven by a strong desire to see justice served, Mr. LaCourse approaches each case with a steadfast commitment to upholding integrity, ethics and moral standards. He firmly believes that achieving justice for his clients can be done without compromising one's dignity and character. His approach to advocacy is both vigorous and principled, ensuring that his clients' rights are fiercely protected while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. He has been AV Preeminent peer-review rated* through Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. LaCourse's background in finance and accounting equips him with a unique perspective when addressing the financial aspects of legal cases. This experience provides him with a distinct advantage in evaluating estates, assessing damages and navigating complex financial matters. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Oral Roberts University and a Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law in Virginia.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Family Law, Workers' Compensation: Employer/Insurance, Workers' Compensation: ClaimantFocus areas
Custody & Visitation, Divorce
- 70% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Family Law
- 10% Workers' Compensation: Employer/Insurance
- 10% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 1996, Oklahoma
Professional Webpage: https://lacourselaw.com/our-team/joel-lacourse/
Bar / Professional Activity
- US Bankruptcy Court
- US Tax Court
- US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
- US District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Oral Roberts University
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2025