Statement on Bates Bond Reduction Hearing
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On May 2, 2016
May 2, 2016 We have learned that there is a hearing set for May 3, at 1:30pm, on Bob Bates’ “Motion for Bail Pending Post Trial Motions”. However, under Oklahoma […]
Robert Bates Guilty
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 27, 2016
On April 27, 2016, justice was served. A jury found Robert Bates, the 74-year-old volunteer reserve sheriff deputy, guilty of second-degree manslaughter. The jurors recommended the maximum sentence of four years […]
Elliott Williams’ Torturous Jail Treatment & Death
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 19, 2016
This week, the horrific treatment of Elliott Williams gained national media attention five years after his torturous death. On Saturday, October 22, 2011, 37-year-old Elliott Williams sustained a debilitating spinal […]
New Video of Robert Bates Shows a Pattern
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 1, 2016
Newly released video obtained by The Frontier catches former Tulsa County reserve deputy Robert Bates holding a Taser and a gun over an unarmed, restrained man just weeks before he shot and killed […]
Glanz Civil Rights Violations Cases
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On March 29, 2016
There are still 21 open Civil Rights Violations Cases against Stanley Glanz Earlier this month a federal jury found former Tulsa County sheriff Stanley Glanz liable for creating an environment in the […]
Jury Awards Plaintiff in Tulsa Jail Civil Rights Case
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On March 4, 2016
After eight days and more than nine hours of deliberation, the five-man, two-woman federal jury found former Tulsa County sheriff, Stanley Glanz, guilty for creating an environment in the Tulsa County Jail that violated […]
Daniel Smolen on TCSO Corruption
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On February 10, 2016
The Daily Beast interviewed Partner Daniel Smolen regarding the shooting of Eric Harris and the corruption of the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office and Stanley Glanz. Smolen, an attorney for the […]
Our Year in the Tulsa Community
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On January 22, 2016
As we begin another year, we look back at 2015 as a year of big wins both for our clients but also for our team and our community. We made […]
Judge in Robert Bates Case Recuses Himself
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On October 30, 2015
The judge assigned to the second degree manslaughter trial against Robert Bates recused himself the morning of Friday, October 30. Daniel Smolen, attorney for the Harris family, sent Steve Kunzweiler, Tulsa […]
2015 Oklahoma Super Lawyers
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On October 14, 2015
We are pleased to announce that Donald E. Smolen, II, Daniel Smolen and David Warta have been named to the 2015 Oklahoma Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Each year, only the top five […]
Sheriff Stanley Glanz Indicted; Announces Resignation
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On October 6, 2015
Wednesday, September 30 was a victorious day for the citizens of Tulsa. Justice was served. On that day, a grand jury indicted Tulsa County Sheriff Stanley Glanz on charges of mismanaging […]
Statement from the Harris Family on Grand Jury Indictments
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On October 1, 2015
STATEMENT FROM THE HARRIS FAMILY ON WEDNESDAY’S GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS We are pleased to learn that the grand jury resulted in an ouster indictment against Sheriff Glanz. We are also […]
Amended Complaint Filed Against Sheriff Stanley Glanz
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On June 29, 2015
June 29, 2015 Today, we amended the complaint filed in an existing case against Sheriff Stanley Glanz to include claims brought on behalf of Eric Harris’ Estate and Plaintiff Terry […]
Grand Jury Petition Signatures Verified
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On June 23, 2015
June 23, 2015 We are aware that the Election Board has verified more than 6,600 signatures on the Grand Jury Petition. This should send a strong signal to the Tulsa […]
Statement on TCSO Assessment
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On May 27, 2015
May 27, 2015 We are aware that Sheriff Glanz plans to have an outside organization conduct an assessment “of the entire Sheriff’s Office with the goal of improving performance, efficiency, […]
Dan Smolen takes the system to court: The Tulsa Voice Interview
- Posted by admin
- On May 14, 2015
Daniel Smolen, Partner at Smolen Smolen & Roytman, was interviewed in the April issue of the Tulsa Voice for Beau Adams’ monthly edition of Day Drinking. Beau interviewed Dan the […]
Statement on Tom Huckeby and Terry Simonson
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On May 12, 2015
May 12, 2015 The resignation of Major Tom Huckeby is a welcome and necessary step. Both Major Huckeby and former Undersheriff Albin were key components in the broken TCSO system. […]
Statement on 2009 Internal Affairs Report Release & Investigation
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015 After the 2009 Internal Affairs Report was made public, Meredith Baker, TCSO General Counsel, announced that the release of the Report was unauthorized, and that TCSO was […]
Statement on the Resignation of Undersheriff Tim Albin
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015 The resignation of Undersheriff Tim Albin is an important step in the necessary change of leadership at the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office (“TCSO”). However, Sheriff Glanz […]
Federal Inquiry Launched into TCSO
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 24, 2015
View More: U.S. News|Live News|More News Videos CBS News covers the allegations about the special treatment of Robert Bates that led to a federal inquiry into the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office. Recent […]
Bates was Investigated in 2009 – CBS News Reports
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 22, 2015
View More: Live News|More News Videos CBS Evening News reports on the 2009 investigation that found that Tulsa deputies voiced concerns about Robert Bates’ behavior in the field as well as […]
Statement on April 22, 2015 TCSO News Report
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 22, 2015
April 22, 2015 For weeks, we have been saying that Bob Bates’ training records were falsified, and that the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office was acting to cover it up. For […]
Dan Smolen Addresses Media
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 21, 2015
The Tulsa World covers Dan Smolen discussing Robert Bates’ training documents and the Tulsa County Sheriff’s department in the aftermath of the shooting of Eric Harris on April 2, 2015. *image and […]
Statement from the Family of Eric Harris
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 21, 2015
STATEMENT FROM THE FAMILY OF ERIC HARRIS April 21, 2015 We are not surprised that Mr. Bates pled not guilty. We are, however, surprised that Mr. Bates would choose to […]
Press Conference on Roberts Bates Released Records
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 20, 2015
Dan Smolen, attorney for the Harris family, along with the Smolen, Smolen & Roytman partners, spoke at a press conference on April 20, 2015, the same day as the release of […]
Attorney, Dan Smolen, Addresses Robert Bates’ Training Issues
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 20, 2015
Robert Bates did not meet reserve deputy requirements: No training, No records, No certification, No qualifications. Watch the Fox 23 video showing Partner, Daniel Smolen‘s presentation on Robert Bates’ training and […]
Eric Harris’ Son Seeks Justice
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 19, 2015
The teenage son of Eric Harris, the unarmed man shot and killed by a 73-year-old reserve sheriff’s deputy in Oklahoma this month, said Sunday the deputy was too old to […]
Statement from Family of Eric Harris Regarding Robert Bates’ Apology
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 18, 2015
Statement from Family of Eric Harris Regarding Robert Bates’ Apology April 18, 2015 We appreciate Bob Bates’ apology for shooting and killing Eric. Unfortunately, Mr. Bates’ apology will not bring […]
Dan Smolen on CNN’s Erin Burnett
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 17, 2015
Dan Smolen, Attorney for Eric Harris’ family: Truth will come out Attorney Dan Smolen talks to Erin Burnett Out Front about Volunteer Deputy Robert Bates’ interview and apology for fatally shooting […]
Don Smolen on Bates’ ‘Paying to Play’ – NBC News
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 14, 2015
Donald Smolen, attorney for the Eric Harris’ family, talks to NBC News about Robert Bates “Paying to Play” as a cop. Bates donated money, vehicles and equipment to the Tulsa […]
April 13 2015 Eric Harris Press Conference
- Posted by Katie Sachse
- On April 13, 2015
Smolen, Smolen and Roytman lawyers spoke at a press conference on Monday, April 13 discussing the media releases and claims made by the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) regarding the […]
Former Basketball Player Hires Smolen, Smolen & Roytman
- Posted by admin
- On February 26, 2015
Former Basketball Player Hires Smolen, Smolen & Roytman After Attack By Bouncers at Legends Dance Club
Eric Harris Shooting: The Evolution of a Lie with Roberts Bates and the Tulsa County Sheriff Office
- Posted by admin
- On May 13, 2015
See if you can keep up with the lies that have unraveled since the April 2, 2015 deadly shooting of Eric Harris. Robert Bates, a reserve deputy for the Tulsa [...]
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Lawsuit Raises Questions About Jail Inmate Treatment
- Posted by admin
- On May 14, 2015
These two cases highlighted in this report by KTUL are some examples of the Tulsa County Jail denying proper medical to inmates. Partner Dan Smolen talks to KTUL about the […]
Class Certification Granted Against SEECO, Inc.
- Posted by admin
- On May 13, 2015
The Law Offices of Dale Lipsmeyer, Smolen, Smolen, & Roytman, PLLC, and Caruso Law Firm, PC Announce Class Certification Granted in Action Against SEECO, Inc. A team of experienced oil […]
SSR In The News: 2013 – 2014
- Posted by admin
- On April 13, 2015
Judges’ campaign contributors released – May 18, 2014 People & Places: Tennis Ball at LaFortune, Tatas & Tinis and more – April 20, 2014 People & Places: Signing off – […]