Gerald E. "Jerry" Durbin II, Insurance Attorney in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Over 55 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Personal Injury
Oklahoma City, OK
Practicing insurance in Oklahoma City since 1971.
- 55+
- Years practicing
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- Bar admission
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Gerald E. "Jerry" Durbin II is an attorney based in Oklahoma City, OKLAHOMA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Gerald has over 55 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Oklahoma City, OKLAHOMA
- Experience
- over 55 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Oklahoma City, OKLAHOMA.
- Over 55 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Oklahoma City) (2019).
About Gerald E. "Jerry" Durbin II: Gerald E. "Jerry" Durbin II is an attorney based in Oklahoma City, OKLAHOMA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Gerald has over 55 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Gerald takes on
Gerald concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gerald handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Gerald takes insurance matters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gerald agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Gerald takes personal injury matters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gerald agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Gerald E. "Jerry" Durbin II — insurance lawyer in Oklahoma City
Gerald E. "Jerry" Durbin II is an attorney based in Oklahoma City, OKLAHOMA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Gerald has over 55 years of legal experience.
Gerald (“Jerry”) E. Durbin, II began his legal career in 1971. Over the past 45 years, Jerry’s practice has concentrated in the area of complex civil litigation. He has represented many national insurers and individuals in obtaining some of the most significant verdicts rendered in the State of Oklahoma.
In 2010, Jerry was elected as a fellow in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, a recognition reserved to the top 1% of trial lawyers in each state. Jerry has also been named as an Oklahoma “Super Lawyer” each year since 2006, including nine consecutive years in which he was named a “Top 50 Lawyer” in Oklahoma by Super Lawyers magazine. For the last twenty-four years, Jerry has been consistently listed as a “Best Lawyer” in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, named to the 2018 list by The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants for the Oklahoma City area, and most recently, named to the 2019 list by The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Additionally, Jerry has been recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants in the Oklahoma City area. He maintains an AV-Preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell, the “gold standard” of peer-review rating systems for attorneys.
Jerry is a frequent lecturer on topics including medical malpractice, trial tactics, and insurance law. He is a co-author of the Oklahoma City University Law Review article entitled “The Law of Good Faith in Oklahoma”, which the Oklahoma Supreme Court cited in the case of Barnes v. Okla. Farm Bureau, 2000 OK 55, 11 P.3d 162.
Jerry is a member of the Holloway Inn of Court, the Defense Institute, the American Bar Association, and the Oklahoma Bar Association. He previously served as Chairman of the Magistrate Committee for the Western District of Oklahoma as well as various committees of the State and Oklahoma County Bar Association, where he held several offices including President. Jerry also served on the Board of Heritage Hall, a kindergarten through 12th grade school located in Oklahoma City, and as the Chairman of the Principal-for-a-Day program for the Oklahoma City Public Schools.
How Gerald handles insurance matters
Gerald (“Jerry”) E. Durbin, II began his legal career in 1971. Over the past 45 years, Jerry’s practice has concentrated in the area of complex civil litigation. He has represented many national insurers and individuals in obtaining some of the most significant verdicts rendered in the State of Oklahoma. In 2010, Jerry was elected as a fellow in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers,…
Who Gerald represents
Gerald reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in Oklahoma City and the surrounding Oklahoma area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Oklahoma
J.D. · 1971
University of Oklahoma
B.B.A. · 1968
Jurisdictions
Gerald's state bar admissions
Oklahoma
1971 · ACTIVE
Gerald studied at J.D. in University of Oklahoma and B.B.A. in University of Oklahoma.
Law school and academic background
Gerald completed J.D. in University of Oklahoma and B.B.A. in University of Oklahoma. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gerald runs in Oklahoma is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Gerald has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Oklahoma City)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Oklahoma City)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — List in the Oklahoma Super Lawyers, Personal Injury-Plaintiff
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named Top 50 Oklahoma Super Lawyers, Oklahoma Magazine
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Oklahoma City) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Oklahoma City) (2012). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026).
Locations
Gerald E. "Jerry" Durbin II's office in Oklahoma City
Gerald's primary office is at 920 North Harvey Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Gerald E. "Jerry" Durbin II — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gerald usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Gerald charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gerald's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Gerald will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Gerald
Gerald discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Gerald confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Gerald's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Gerald E. "Jerry" Durbin II
How much does it cost to hire Gerald for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gerald walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Gerald offer a free consultation?
Gerald charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gerald's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Gerald's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Oklahoma typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Gerald gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Gerald take my case if I'm outside Oklahoma City?
Gerald is licensed in Oklahoma. Matters governed by Oklahoma law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Gerald will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Gerald?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Gerald will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Gerald accepting new insurance clients right now?
Gerald's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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