Tulsa Attorney Tim Gilpin

Attorney's Profile

COLLEGE:
George Washington University
LAW SCHOOL:
University of Tulsa College of Law
ATTORNEY SINCE:
1986
STATES ADMITTED:
Oklahoma
PRACTICE AREAS:
Wrongful Termination, Job Discrimination and Harassment, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Insurance Bad Faith and Wrongful Death

Tim Gilpin has practiced law in Oklahoma since 1986 and had his own practice since the early 1990s. After law school, Tim worked for several Tulsa law firms, then proudly served Oklahoma as an Assistant Attorney General at the state Capitol. Tim worked his way through college and law school, attending George Washington University and the University of Tulsa Law School. Right out of law school Tim began practicing law, putting together settlements and trying cases, in the areas of personal injury, wrongful termination, work place harassment and discrimination. Tim was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he lives and has two children in Tulsa Public Schools and is active in community affairs.

Tim is active in community and state civic matters, including past service as a member of the Oklahoma state Board of Education, appointed by Governor and confirmed by the state senate. Tim previously served an Assistant Attorney General for Oklahoma, on the Tulsa County Bar Professional Responsibility Committee, as a Board Member for The Parent-Child Center of Tulsa, on the Mayor’s Commission on Concerns of the Disabled, the Public Policy Committee of the Mental Health Association in Tulsa, a United Way Investment Panel member, and as a Vestry member, Lector and Usher at his church. Tim has also been a member of the Southeast Tulsa Jaycees and the Tulsa Rotary Club.

Attorney's Videos

Can my employer make me pay for my health insurance while I am receiving workers' compensation benefits and off work?
Workers Compensation Law

An employer cannot make decisions based on a protected characteristic. What is a protected characteristic?
Employment Discrimination Law

Are all employers required to give Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave?
FMLA Law

Are all on-the-job injuries covered by workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Are on-the-job injuries covered by workers' compensation in Oklahoma even if I was at fault?
Workers Compensation Law

Are temporary employees able to file discrimination claims?
Employment Discrimination Law

Are there any time limits on when I must file a charge of discrimination?
Employment Discrimination Law

Are there different types of damages available in a workers' compensation claim and a third-party lawsuit in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Are there expenses that I incur that will be reimbursed to me in a Oklahoma workers' compensation case?
Workers Compensation Law

Are there financial or other damage limits in third-party liability claims if I am receiving workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

At what point should I consult an attorney in a Oklahoma workers' compensation case if I am totally disabled?
Workers Compensation Law

Besides hiring, what other aspects of the employment relationship are regulated by the anti-discrimination laws?
Employment Discrimination Law

Can a spouse recover for loss of consortium or services through workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Can a worker receive Social Security disability benefits as a result of a work-related injury in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I be fired for requesting or taking Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave?
FMLA Law

Can I be treated by my own doctor for a work-related injury and, if not, can I trust a doctor provided by my employer?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I ever sue my employer in court over a work-related injury in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I get a settlement from my Oklahoma workers' compensation claim?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I have my Oklahoma workers' compensation claim re-evaluated after a settlement?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I pursue a lawsuit and claim workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I receive unemployment compensation and workers' compensation benefits at the same time in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I recover punitive damages from my employment discrimination claim?
Employment Discrimination Law

Can I settle my third-party liability claim if I am receiving workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I sue my co-worker if his or her behavior contributed to my injury in a Oklahoma workers' compensation case?
Workers Compensation Law

Can leave be taken to care for children of any age?
FMLA Law

Can leave for childbirth or adoption be taken at any time?
FMLA Law

Can my employer fire me because of my religious beliefs?
Employment Discrimination Law

Can my employer fire me in Oklahoma when I am receiving workers' compensation benefits and am unable to work?
Workers Compensation Law

Do I have to be examined by a doctor recommended by the workers' compensation insurance company to get my benefits in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Do I have to be injured at my workplace to be covered by workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Do I have to file a workers' compensation claim within a specific period of time in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Do I have to go to court to get workers' compensation benefits in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Do I have to have workers' compensation on family members?
Workers Compensation Law

Do I have to pay any of my medical bills for a work-related injury in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Do I need an attorney for my Oklahoma workers' compensation case?
Workers Compensation Law

Do I need to get anything from my doctor to take Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
FMLA Law

Do legal remedies received from a third-party liability claim offset my workers' compensation benefits in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Do states have family leave laws?
FMLA Law

Do the anti-discrimination laws protect only women and minorities?
Employment Discrimination Law

Do the workers' compensation laws vary from state to state?
Workers Compensation Law

Does an employer have to carry workers' compensation insurance in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Does an employer have to have workers' compensation on part-time employees in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Does my workers' compensation reflect my lost wages, future wages, or bonuses in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Does pursuing a product liability case in Oklahoma limit my ability to receive workers' compensation or other benefits?
Workers Compensation Law

Does someone need an attorney to make a liability claim against a third party in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Does third-party liability extend to the negligent or intentional acts of my co-workers or fellow employees in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Does workers' compensation in Oklahoma only cover injuries or does it also cover long-term problems and illnesses?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, what types of benefits does the law provide?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, what types of injuries are covered?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, what if I am completely unable to work, or if I now need special conditions at work?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, what if I cannot do my job because of restrictions a doctor put on me after I was hurt?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, what do I do if I am hurt while at work or on the way to work?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, what does it mean to be on-the-job?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, can I file under our group medical insurance for the hospital bills at the same time?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, are there any time limitations?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, can I have my claim re-evaluated after a settlement?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, do I have to tell my union or anyone else if I am injured on the job?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, how are disputes handled?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, what if I did not see a doctor or seek a medical examination, but then felt hurt later?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, what is an independent medical examination?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, who chooses the medical care?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, who oversees disputes?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, who pays the benefits?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Oklahoma, can I recover for my pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and emotional distress?
Workers Compensation Law

How can I afford to hire an attorney for my discrimination case?
Employment Discrimination Law

How do courts measure emotional damages in employment discrimination cases?
Employment Discrimination Law

How do I file a charge of discrimination?
Employment Discrimination Law

How do I file a claim for workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

How do I get workers' compensation benefits in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

How do I know if my employer discriminated against me?
Employment Discrimination Law

How do workers' compensation attorneys charge for their services?
Workers Compensation Law

How does my attorney make money on my workers' compensation case?
Workers Compensation Law

How does the EEOC resolve discrimination charges?
Employment Discrimination Law

How is family member defined?
FMLA Law

How Is the 12-month period calculated under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
FMLA Law

How long after an work-related accident do I have to report the injury to my employer in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

How long do I have to wait before I get workers' compensation benefits in Oklahoma from my employer or their insurance carrier?
Workers Compensation Law

How long do I have to work for my employer to be covered under workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

How long does it take for a workers' compensation appeal in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

How long does it take to receive my workers' compensation benefits in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

How long must I be out of work before I am eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

How much are the payments for lost wages under workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

How much can I expect to be paid while I am out of work following a work-related injury in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

How much leave does an eligible employee get?
FMLA Law

How much will I be paid under a workers' compensation claim in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

How much will it cost me to hire a workers' compensation attorney in Tulsa? I have already lost so much money in salary.
Workers Compensation Law

How should the 1250 hours-of-service Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requirement be calculated for returning service members?
FMLA Law

I injured myself from a slip and fall on-the-job. Can I file a workers' compensation claim against my employer in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

If an injured party is receiving workers' compensation in Oklahoma, can an injured worker sue a third party?
Workers Compensation Law

If I am initially treated by an insurance company doctor, do I have a right to see my own doctor at some point?
Workers Compensation Law

If I am injured at work in Oklahoma, what should I do before filing a workers' compensation claim?
Workers Compensation Law

If I am pregnant, can I be fired if I had a weak or poor employment review?
Employment Discrimination Law

If I am unable to return to the type of work I did before I was injured on-the-job, what can I do in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

If I am unable to return to work until my doctor releases me, does my employer have to hold my job for me in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

If I collect workers' compensation, can I still sue someone in Oklahoma for my injuries?
Workers Compensation Law

If I get laid off and a younger employee is kept, is that discrimination?
Employment Discrimination Law

If I prove that the employer's stated reason is false, or a pretext, will I win my case?
Employment Discrimination Law

If I return to light duty, can my employer reduce my rate of pay?
Workers Compensation Law

If I was drunk or on drugs when the accident occurred, can I be denied benefits in a Oklahoma workers' compensation case?
Workers Compensation Law

If my injury is permanent, am I entitled to a workers' compensation settlement in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

If someone is killed on-the-job in Oklahoma, is the claim for workers' compensation or wrongful death?
Workers Compensation Law

If we have liability or health insurance, doesn't it take the place of workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

In addition to injuries in accidents, does workers' compensation insurance in Oklahoma cover long-term illnesses and diseases?
Workers Compensation Law

Is a worker who sustains an on-the-job injury in Oklahoma entitled to compensation if the injury causes disfigurement?
Workers Compensation Law

Is an injured employee in Oklahoma entitled to vocational rehabilitation?
Workers Compensation Law

Is family and medical leave paid?
FMLA Law

Is there a period of time after which my Oklahoma workers' compensation claim is no longer open?
Workers Compensation Law

Is there any time when I can sue my employer when I am injured on-the-job in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Must all employers comply with all of the civil rights laws and protections against discrimination?
Employment Discrimination Law

Must an injured Oklahoma worker notify their employer of a work-related injury?
Workers Compensation Law

My employer and the insurance company denied my claim in Oklahoma for workers' compensation. What should I do?
Workers Compensation Law

My employer is making me take vacation time for my religious holiday. Is that discrimination?
Employment Discrimination Law

No one admits that they discriminate. How can I prove my employer's motivation?
Employment Discrimination Law

Should an injured worker in Oklahoma apply for unemployment benefits?
Workers Compensation Law

Should I consult with an attorney if I receive notice that my Oklahoma workers' compensation claim has been denied?
Workers Compensation Law

Should I hire different attorneys for representation in a workers' compensation and a third-party liability claim in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Should I worry about losing my job after filing a workers' compensation claim in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Under what circumstances would an employee injured on-the-job in Oklahoma not be entitled to workers' compensation benefits?
Workers Compensation Law

What administrative body may impose remedies for a violation of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
FMLA Law

What are my rights and remedies if my employer violates the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
FMLA Law

What are my rights if I was injured on-the-job in Oklahoma, by someone with no connection to my employer?
Workers Compensation Law

What are my workers' compensation rights in Oklahoma if I have two jobs and was injured on one of the jobs?
Workers Compensation Law

What are the forms that need to be completed for workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What are the laws that protect people from employment discrimination?
Employment Discrimination Law

What are the leave eligibility provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
FMLA Law

What are the responsibilities of my employer under Oklahoma workers' compensation laws?
Workers Compensation Law

What benefits are payable to survivors of a Oklahoma worker whose death is caused by a work-related accident?
Workers Compensation Law

What benefits are provided by workers' compensation if the injury sustained by the worker are permanent in nature?
Workers Compensation Law

What benefits are typically available under workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What can I do if I do not receive my workers' compensation benefit check in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What can I do if my Oklahoma employer and I disagree on my workers' compensation benefits?
Workers Compensation Law

What can I do if my Oklahoma employer will not report my work-related injury to their insurance company?
Workers Compensation Law

What can I do in Oklahoma if I do not agree with what the doctor for the workers' compensation insurance company says?
Workers Compensation Law

What can the courts do to remedy my claim of discrimination?
Employment Discrimination Law

What constitutes an independent contractor?
Workers Compensation Law

What damages are available in an employment discrimination case?
Employment Discrimination Law

What discriminatory practices are prohibited by the employment discrimination laws?
Employment Discrimination Law

What do I have to show to prove a prima facie case of employment discrimination?
Employment Discrimination Law

What does it mean to be discriminated against at work?
Employment Discrimination Law

What does the doctor's certification have to say?
FMLA Law

What groups or classes or people receive protection under the employment discrimination laws?
Employment Discrimination Law

What happens after I file a claim with the EEOC or with my local state anti-discrimination agency?
Employment Discrimination Law

What happens if I am injured on the way to or from work in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What happens if I am uninsured and an employee is injured on-the-job in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What happens to my insurance coverage (health, dental, etc.) while I am on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave?
FMLA Law

What if an injured employee, after their recovery, is unable to return to any type of work in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What if both state and federal laws regulate my claim of discrimination?
Employment Discrimination Law

What if I am fired while receiving workers' compensation benefits in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What if I cannot afford a workers' compensation attorney in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What if I cannot do my job because of restrictions a doctor put on me after I was hurt on-the-job in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What if I quit my job while receiving workers' compensation benefits in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What if my company goes bankrupt while I am receiving workers' compensation benefits in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What if my company goes out of business while I am receiving workers' compensation benefits in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What if my employer retaliates against me for filing a claim of discrimination?
Employment Discrimination Law

What if my employer tells me not to file a workers' compensation claim or threatens to fire me if I do?
Workers Compensation Law

What if the work-related injury was the fault of the employee?
Workers Compensation Law

What information must I provide if I file a charge of discrimination?
Employment Discrimination Law

What is a compensable injury?
Workers Compensation Law

What is a petition for benefits in a Oklahoma workers' compensation case?
Workers Compensation Law

What is a protected class?
Employment Discrimination Law

What is a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
FMLA Law

What is an occupational disease?
Workers Compensation Law

What is an offer of employment under workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What is considered an on-the-job injury, illness, or death in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What is important to know if someone thinks they may have a third-party liability claim in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What is intermittent leave and when can I take it?
FMLA Law

What is necessary for a person to prove that he or she has a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Employment Discrimination Law

What is not covered by workers' compensation insurance in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What is partial disability?
Workers Compensation Law

What is permanent disability?
Workers Compensation Law

What is temporary disability?
Workers Compensation Law

What is the definition of a serious health condition?
FMLA Law

What Is the EEOC and how does it operate?
Employment Discrimination Law

What is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
FMLA Law

What is the most important thing that I should know if I am involved in a workers' compensation claim in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What is the process for filing a workers' compensation claim in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What is the process for making a claim against a third party in Oklahoma, related to workers' compensation?
Workers Compensation Law

What is the time limit in Oklahoma for filing a petition for benefits in a workers' compensation case?
Workers Compensation Law

What is the workers' compensation process in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What is third-party liability?
Workers Compensation Law

What is Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Employment Discrimination Law

What is total disability?
Workers Compensation Law

What is unlawful employment discrimination?
Employment Discrimination Law

What is workers' compensation insurance?
Workers Compensation Law

What is workers' compensation?
Workers Compensation Law

What kind of attorney handles workers' compensation cases in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What kind of benefits will I receive if I have a permanent disability as a result of a work-related injury in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What kind of benefits will I receive through workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What kind of medical benefits does workers' compensation provide after a work-related injury in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What kind of medical treatment can I get for a work-related injury in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What kinds of injuries or illnesses might be compensated by workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What medical treatment will workers' compensation pay for in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What notice must I give my employer before taking Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave?
FMLA Law

What notice must my employer give me about my Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights?
FMLA Law

What redress does an injured worker have in Oklahoma if they are not receiving their proper workers' compensation benefits?
Workers Compensation Law

What should a worker in Oklahoma do if he or she suspects that an illness or injury is work related?
Workers Compensation Law

What should I do if I am injured on-the-job in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What should I do if I was injured by a dangerous condition at my job site in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What should I do if I was injured on-the-job by a motor vehicle in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What should I do if I was injured on-the-job by a tool or equipment in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What should I do if my injury prevents me from returning to work?
Workers Compensation Law

What should I do if someone other than my employer caused my workplace injury in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What state agencies administer the workers' compensation system in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What time limits apply in workers' compensation cases in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What type of light duty job can my employer offer me in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

What types of damages can I recover for age discrimination?
Employment Discrimination Law

When can an individual file an employment discrimination lawsuit and what are the remedies?
Employment Discrimination Law

When do wage-loss payments stop under workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

When I return from family or medical leave, will I have the same job?
FMLA Law

When is a workers' compensation claim considered settled and permanently closed in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

When may I initiate an employment discrimination lawsuit in court?
Employment Discrimination Law

When should my employer report the work-related injury to their insurance company?
Workers Compensation Law

When will I get my first workers' compensation check in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Where are hearings held for workers' compensation cases in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Who can file a charge of discrimination?
Employment Discrimination Law

Who chooses the doctor that I see for a work-related injury in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Who chooses the medical care provided for an on-the-job injury in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Who decides my entitlement to receive workers' compensation benefits in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Who is a similarly situated employee?
Employment Discrimination Law

Who is eligible for workers' compensation in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Who is responsible for providing for workers' compensation benefits under the Workers' Compensation Act?
Workers Compensation Law

Why does my insurance company want me go to an independent medical examination for my Oklahoma workers' compensation claim?
Workers Compensation Law

Will I be paid if I lose time from work as a result of a work-related injury in Oklahoma?
Workers Compensation Law

Will I get compensation for pain and suffering in a Oklahoma workers' compensation claim?
Workers Compensation Law

Will I lose my health insurance while I am on family or medical leave?
FMLA Law

Will my employer's workers' compensation insurance pay for treatment if I go to my own personal doctor?
Workers Compensation Law

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Gilpin Law Office
http://www.gilpinlawtulsa.com/

1874 S. Boulder
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119

(918) 925-9022

About Our Firm

Tim Gilpin has over 25 years of experience practicing law and representing people, all over Oklahoma, Tulsa and surrounding states, not big corporations, banks or insurance companies. Aggressive, one-on-one, advocacy is what Tim's clients have come to appreciate and benefit from in the areas of: personal injury, wrongful termination, work place harassment (race, sex, on-the-job injury or pregnancy), workers' compensation and insurance bad faith.

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