David W. Van Meter

David W. Van Meter is an Oklahoma City medical malpractice and personal injury lawyer who represents people facing serious harm and loss. His practice focuses on medical malpractice, products liability, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, trucking accidents, motor vehicle accidents, pharmacy negligence, and whistleblower and fraud matters. Drawing on legal and scientific training, he evaluates complex facts and helps injured clients pursue accountability through carefully prepared claims.

David earned a B.S. Combined Science degree in Chemistry and Biology, with a pre-professional emphasis toward the medical field, from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1982. After college, he worked as a medical researcher at the OU Health Science Center. He later earned his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1990. This background supports his ability to understand medical evidence and address technical issues in injury cases.

David handles claims involving professional standards of care, dangerous products, severe injuries, fatal incidents, neglect, collisions, medication errors, and alleged fraud. His work requires careful review of medical records, scientific evidence, and the circumstances surrounding each loss. His earlier research experience provides valuable insight when examining technical information, while his legal training helps him develop practical case strategies and explain complicated issues clearly to clients.

David W. Van Meter holds an AV peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His professional memberships include the Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association, Oklahoma Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, and Oklahoma Bar Foundation. He has also served with the Trinity Legal Clinic board, Oklahoma Lawyers for Children, and other civic and service organizations. His volunteer work includes Habitat for Humanity, along with participation in mentoring, ministry, and community initiatives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Van Meter Law Firm
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma County Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma Association for Justice
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• University of Oklahoma College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Stephen F. Austin State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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