The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 238 features Donald "Don" E. Smolen II, Owner & Attorney at Smolen Law | The Alpha Firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Raised on a ranch just south of Tulsa, Don's grit and work ethic shaped his career, and after earning both his B.A. in Psychology and his J.D. with honors at the University of Tulsa, he founded Smolen Law, becoming one of Oklahoma's leading trial lawyers. At The Alpha Firm, Don and his team focus on Catastrophic Tort Litigation including insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, product liability, and complex personal injury. He has secured numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, consistently fighting against powerful corporations and insurance companies, guided by a simple but powerful philosophy: approach every case with zeal, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to client advocacy. In this episode, Don shares his personal journey, how his upbringing influences his courtroom style, and what it takes to win high-stakes, life-altering cases. 👉 Tune in now to hear this inspiring conversation that blends legal insight with real-world grit.