Scott Hjelm has been practicing law in Oklahoma for 25years, focusing on personal injury, auto negligence, insurance claims, workers'compensation, and criminal defense. Licensed to practice in all Oklahoma statecourts, Federal District courts in Oklahoma, and the 10th Circuit Court ofAppeals in Denver, he brings a broad legal reach to his work. He earned hisJuris Doctor from Tulsa University College of Law and studied at QueensCollege, Oxford University. He also holds a degree in Business Administrationfrom Oklahoma State University.While in law school, Scott gained hands-on experience as acourt bailiff for District Judge David Peterson and worked full-time whileattending classes at night. He later joined Herb Elias and Associates as alegal intern, advancing to associate attorney and eventually partner. Today,Scott serves as the managing partner of the firm, which has been servingclients since 1963.Scott has tried over 200 jury trials and secured significantrecoveries for clients harmed by others' negligence. He has also achievedacquittals in challenging criminal cases. Committed to personal engagement,Scott meets with every new client and ensures cases are handled withpersistence and determination, regardless of complexity or difficulty.