Glendell D. Nix
Glendell D. Nix Background
Glendell D. Nix grew up in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. From the ages of 11 to 18 he was a self-taught juggler, unicyclist, and tightrope walker, spending hours a day devoted to his passion. At the age of 12, he began performing his juggling, unicycle, and tightrope walking act in front of small audiences, and eventually in front of large audiences of thousands at events across Oklahoma. He enjoyed the challenge and discipline required.
Glendell always maintained his love for academics and speech competition. While in high school he competed in speech competitions across the state, winning many awards in contemporary speaking, oration, prose, and drama. In 1982, he graduated valedictorian of his high school class. His parents were his biggest supporters and taught him that hard work, discipline, and family were the keys to enjoying life and contributing to others’ lives.
Glendell loves reading, especially history and psychology, OU football and traveling with his life partner, Margaret. With seven children and five grandchildren, there is never a dull moment.
Education
In May of 1986, Glendell graduated summa cum laude (With Highest Distinction) from Central State University with a Bachelor’s Business Administration degree with a major in Finance.
After graduating from college, Glendell attended the University of Oklahoma College of Law. He was also the recipient of several academic awards for his scholarship while attending law school. In May of 1989, Glendell received his juris doctorate and graduated with Highest Honors (top 5%) from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Norman, Oklahoma, Juris Doctorate 1989
Honors – with Highest Honors and Order of the Coif
University of Tulsa
1982-1983
Central State University
B.B.A. 1986
Honors – Summa Cum Laude
Areas of Practice
With many years of legal experience, Glendell is well-versed in personal injury and wrongful death cases. He is dedicated to helping his clients. Glendell’s value for discipline is his greatest asset to forming a well-developed case around legal claims. He counts it a privilege as a trial lawyer to play a role in helping people through our justice system.
Glendell devotes 100% of his practice to individuals who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries or wrongful death. His greatest moments are seeing how his clients’ courage to use the justice system and perseverance through the process has allowed them to get their lives back on track as best they can.
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Birth Injury
Catastrophic Personal Injury
Nursing Home Neglect
Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Serious Trucking Accidents
Serious Motor Vehicle Crashes
Representative Verdicts & Settlements
Professional Associations & Memberships
Oklahoma Bar Association, Member
Oklahoma Association for Justice, OAJ Member
American Association for Justice, AAJ, Member
American Association for Justice, Birth Trauma Litigation Group, Member
American Association for Justice, Professional Liability Section, Member
American Association for Justice, Leaders Forum, Member
Bar Admissions
Oklahoma, 1989
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court Western District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court Northern District of Oklahoma
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
Honors & Awards
Order of the Coif
Member and Note Editor, Oklahoma Law Review
Outstanding Note Editor, Oklahoma Law Review
Trial Lawyer of the Year Oklahoma Association for Justice
2017 Outstanding Trial Lawyer, Oklahoma Association for Justice
Top 25 Medical Malpractice Lawyer The National Association of Trial Lawyers 2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers of America
Super Lawyers 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Million Dollar Advocate Forum
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum
Top 100 Verdicts in the United States 2020
405 Best Attorney for Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice
Keynote Speaking
“Adhering to Procedural Guidelines in Filing the Suit and Conducting Discovery”, National Business Institute, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2007
“Identifying Hospital Corporate Liability and Institutional Negligence”, National Business Institute, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2007
“Ethics in Litigating Nursing Home Negligence Cases”, Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2007
Published Opinions
Andrew v. Depani-Sparkes, 2017 OK 42, 396 P.3d 210,
Maree v. Neawirth, 2016 OK 62, 374 P3d 750,
Monfore v. Phillips, 778 F.3d 849 (10th Cir.), 2015
Chandler v. Valentine, OK 61, 330 P.2d 1209, 2014
Rogers v. Mercy Health Center, Inc., 2014 OK CIV APP 69, 334 P.3d 426,
Liddington v. Burns, 916 F. Supp. 1127 (W.D. Okla.1995)
Published Works & Articles
Jurisdiction: Missouri ex rel Wichita Falls General Hospital v. Adolf: Clarifying the Minimum Contacts Standard, 41 Oklahoma Law Review 565, 1988
Featured in best-selling book: Patients at Risk: The Rise of the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant in Healthcare by Niran Al-Agba and Rebekah Bernard
The Result, Episode #22: Jacob Diesselhorst & Glendell Nix by Preferred Capital Funding (2021, March 24)
