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My practice focuses on Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney), Probate (Estates, Mineral Probates, Ancillary, Small & Summary Administration), Elder Law (Medicaid & VA Aid & Attendance). Naturally, my practice also includes real property and mineral interests. Memberships: Oklahoma Bar Association, Estate Planning Section National Association of Royalty Owners.

Listed for 25 consecutive years in The Best Lawyers in America©. Has the highest possible rating (AV) for both legal ability and ethics from The Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory© past 30 plus consecutive years. Former President of American Immigration Lawyers Association's Texas, Oklahoma & New Mexico Chapter. Member of Founding Board of Trustees for the American Immigration Council, Washington, D.C. Founder of U.S. New and World Report's © Top Listed Immigration Law Firm, Winningham Stein & Basey. Recipient of Oklahoma State University’s 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award .

Andrea was born and raised in Tulsa. Her family has deep roots in Tulsa. After high school, Andrea ventured to Texas for a change of scenery and a new adventure. She graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Southern Methodist University with Honors and Distinction in Literature and Business. After college she stayed in Dallas at SMU for law school, graduating in 2006 with her Juris Doctor.

Andrea served as an Assistant District Attorney from 2007 until 2018. Originally specializing in Intimate Partner Violence, Andrea later focused exclusively on Crimes Against Children. ...

David M. Nix is the only personal injury trial attorney in the Texoma region to be recognized by the Board of Legal Specialization as being Board-Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law; by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, which awarded him with the Certificate of Special Competence in the Field of Civil Trial Advocacy; as a finalist for National Trial Lawyer of the Year, named by the Public Justice Foundation (2011); a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers (2012); and as a Super Lawyer in the field of personal injury trial law, as determined by Texas Monthly...

Donna J. Jackson is a nationally recognized attorney, authority, speaker and educator in estate planning. Ms. Jackson is a CPA and holds a Master Degree (LL.M.) in Elder Law. Ms. Jackson has over 32 years of legal experience; she limits her practice to estate planning with an emphasis on Medicaid, VA Benefits and special needs planning, including trusts, special needs trusts, wills, durable power of attorneys and living wills. In addition, Ms. Jackson’s practice includes taxes, corporate, trust, individual, gift and estate, probates and business organizations, including corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. ...

The Swain Law Group specializes in Criminal Defense, Family Law and Civil Litigation cases across Oklahoma, with a focus on the Oklahoma City Metro area, especially Norman, Oklahoma City and El Reno. Our satellite offices in El Reno, Pauls Valley, Marietta and Sallisaw allow us to handle criminal, family, and personal injury cases in all 77 counties in Oklahoma. With 7 dedicated Criminal Defense attorneys, including 5 former prosecutors, the Swain Law Group is the largest Criminal Defense Firm in Oklahoma. When you hire the Swain Law Group you get 2 attorneys assigned to your case and the...

I am a native Oklahoman. I have practiced law in Oklahoma City for over 35 years with an emphasis on Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts), Probate, Elder Law, Ancillary Probate, Estate Disputes, Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Guardianships/Conservatorships and Special Needs Trusts. I have been recognized as a top probate attorney in Oklahoma City for 2020, 2021 and 2022. I also have extensive experience in Business and Corporate Law, including the formation of all types of business entities; contracts and contract negotiations; the purchase and sale of businesses and real estate and commercial litigation. I am a member of the...

I am a trial lawyer from Sapulpa, Oklahoma. I represent high-net-worth private clients in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma in estate planning and family law disputes about financial support and asset division. I also represent individuals accused of criminal activity in government prosecutions and in high-stakes family law and civil cases that include allegations of misconduct. I work with my clients to resolve important matters privately and by agreement when possible. When the other side is unreasonable or will not agree, I have the training and trial experience to provide skilled advocacy and representation in court for my clients. I...

With a 9.7 Superb Avvo Rating and an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, few Oklahoma City tax attorneys have the capability to help you take control of your finances like Attorney Travis Watkins. With nearly two decades of proven legal ability, he helps clients throughout the country to repay tax debt without suffering devastating consequences. His skills have been displayed on national media, and he has helped thousands of clients throughout his illustrious career. Call Travis W. Watkins Tax Resolution & Accounting Firm today to schedule a consultation. Let them help you plan for the future of you or your...

Timothy Luke Barteaux is currently a Cherokee Nation District Court Judge. He was born in Norman, Oklahoma and grew up in northeastern Oklahoma where he attended Metro Christian Academy. After completion of high school, he went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs and Administration from the University of Oklahoma before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law. While attending the University of Oklahoma, he became a member of Alpha Tau Omega and while attending the University of Tulsa, he became a member of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity and...

WHEN CHARGED WITH A SERIOUS CRIME (drugs, white collar, sex, or violence), you need someone with experience, who will listen, who will tell your story. You need someone who is not afraid to go to trial, someone who takes your case personally, and treats you individually. We may have tried dozens of similar cases, but every case is different. We focus on finding unique defenses and solutions to your problems. We are hired to get results, and that is our intention. Our reputations are built on integrity, trust, and just plain hard work. WE DEFEND CRIMINAL CHARGES in all...

Ben Hoover is an experienced trial lawyer who dedicates his practice to injury, wrongful death and estate planning matters. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, Oklahoma and Federal Court. Ben aggressively seeks justice for people who have suffered harm. He believes that every client is important, regardless of whether their damages were catastrophic or less severe. Ben has successfully obtained verdicts and settlements for his clients in wrongful death, auto collision, dangerous products, vicious dog attacks, slip and fall, property damage, and criminal defense cases. Hoover Rogers Law protects families by creating thorough wills, trusts, and kids' protection documents. Ben...

Andrea Worden started the Worden Law Firm with a simple mission: To provide clients the level of service and representation she would want if she were the client. After 14 years, the mission remains the same. If you’re looking for an attorney who can get you the best possible result AND treat you with respect and dignity throughout the process, look no further.

With a combined 40 years of experience, we understand how important it is to ask the right questions, analyze every detail of every case, and explore all options on our clients’ behalf. Our team of dedicated attorneys...

I began practicing law in 2005. It is my goal to provide my clients with solutions tailored to their specific needs. Estate planning consultations are always free and services are provided at a flat fee. I am a member of WealthCounsel, which provides comprehensive estate planning software and educational resources to attorneys. As a result of my years of experience as a title attorney, I have a broad understanding of real estate related transactions, liens and property transfers. I am also experienced with oil and gas law matters. I have been married to my husband, Heath, for 15 years. We have...

David Tracy is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is listed in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers In America for Family Law in Oklahoma. Please call 918-582-8001 to set up a Family Assessment Meeting. We will discuss your family situation, explore your options, and develop a realistic approach to resolving your family legal problems.

Clint James is part of the Wyatt Law Office. He started his career in Tulsa with a criminal defense and civil rights law firm and later became a partner in a full-service law firm in Tulsa. While in law school at the Tulsa University, he worked as a legal intern/law clerk for a number of prominent lawyers including Tom Seymour (Tulsa), Stephen Jones (Jones, Otjen & Davis in Enid), The Zurawik Firm (Tulsa) and Bob Wyatt (Oklahoma City). He also worked as a runner and staffer while in high school and college for the Law Office Szlichta & Ramsey...

I practice throughout the state of Oklahoma and I am admitted to the bar in the Western District of Oklahoma. My office is located in El Reno, OK (Canadian County) with a satellite office in Oklahoma City, OK (Oklahoma County). I work with numerous attorneys that focus on family law, criminal law, social security benefits, personal injury, and immigration. We are highly client focused and do everything we can to craft plans specifically geared towards our clients needs.

An Oklahoma native, Marcy Fassio attended the University of Oklahoma and received her Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in 2002. Marcy then was accepted to the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where she graduated and earned her Juris Doctorate With Distinction in 2005. EXPERIENCE – FORMER ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY OKC Criminal Defense Attorney Marcy Fassio has practiced criminal law exclusively since completing law school and passing the Oklahoma Bar Examination in 2005. She worked for the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office for several years, gaining experience that now can be put to your advantage! She has...

RJ is an Air Traffic and Airspace SME for NASA, an Air Traffic and Airspace Management Officer for the Oklahoma Army National Guard and the Owner and Attorney for Patriot Law in Norman, OK. RJ earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Philosophy (2008) and his Juris Doctorate (2012) from the University of Oklahoma. Currently, RJ serves members of the Oklahoma, Comanche, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Tonkowa, Cheyenne and Arapaho and Absentee Shawnee communities. RJ continues to serve in the National Guard with a total of five deployments the most recent of which was to Kuwait and to Iraq in support of the fight...

Jimmy comes from a diverse, multicultural background and received his multilingual K-12 education in Taiwan, the United States of America, Japan, Germany, and England. While pursuing his undergraduate degree in marketing at the University of Central Oklahoma, he received the prestigious Top Central Man for outstanding leadership and accomplishments, awarded to only 1 student each year. He received his JD/MBA from the University of Oklahoma in 2021. Having been involved with international students throughout his academic years and being one himself, he developed a deep passion for learning immigration law to help others worldwide realize their dreams of coming to live...

Ameen Y. Behbahani is a practicing attorney throughout the State of Oklahoma. As an Associate at Gies Law Firm, P.L.L.C. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Ameen has been fortunate enough to handle a myriad of cases stemming from compliance issues, negotiations, contract disputes, criminal matters, and landlord tenant disputes. While Ameen is a Civil Litigator in the State of Oklahoma, he also understands the need for quick, effective, and economical settlement options. Ameen is a certified Mediator in the state of Texas and Oklahoma.

Prior to earning his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law, Ameen attended Southern Methodist...

Dawn D. Hallman is the Principal Attorney and founder of Hallman & Associates. As a nationally recognized estate and tax planning attorney, Dawn has over two decades of experience creatively and effectively assisting ultra-high net worth clients. Her practices focuses on wealth transfer tax planning, legacy planning, asset protection and complex estate planning. Dawn has written numerous articles and papers, and is the co-author of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Electronic Form Book on Estate Planning. Dawn Hallman is also a pioneer in Installment Sales Trusts, or Deferred Sales Trusts, a tax strategy used to minimize capital...

Cain has been working on behalf of injured Oklahomans since 1995, after receiving his J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law. After working for a number of years in a different firm, he created the Cain Law Office in 2011 with a commitment to provide excellent service to his clients. “We treat the small cases just like the big ones as best we can,” he says. “We try to make sure, first and foremost, that they get the treatment they need so they can get better. Then we aggressively investigate their injuries to make sure we cover everything, get them...

Kelly Bishop practices personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and insurance litigation. Mr. Bishop has been with Abel Law Firm since 1993. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from Oklahoma State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Mr. Bishop has been selected as a "Super Lawyer" every year from 2013 by Super Lawyers Magazine. Along with representing clients, Mr. Bishop works with Oklahoma Lawyers for Children as a volunteer attorney representing children in deprived and neglect cases.

Cannon & Associates is dedicated to Fierce Advocacy for Families and Freedom and a leading criminal defense and family law firm in Edmond. Founded by former prosecutor, Assistant Attorney General, and current reservist Judge Advocate, John P. Cannon.

You need professional legal counsel, if you have been arrested or are facing divorce or child custody issues. Your rights are at stake, you need to speak to an experienced attorney today. Each case is unique and I have extensive experience with complex and straightforward cases. I am a trial attorney, an advocate, and we will Fight for your Rights.

Howard Berkson is the managing member of Boston Avenue Law, PLLC, which focuses on providing efficient, effective legal services to businesses in the areas of employment law, corporate law, contract law, and commercial law. Berkson also collects debts (recovery of delinquent accounts receivable) and enforces existing judgments. In addition to its legal expertise, the Firm contains executive level experience in human resources management, operations, and sales. As a result, the Firm understands the managerial, operational, and bottom line goals that must be balanced in finding solutions to clients' concerns.

M. Shane Henry is an AV Preeminent Rated Trial Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2006. Mr. Henry’s practice is focused on Trial Advocacy. He is certified to practice law by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma and is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Tulsa County Bar Association, Creek County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Mr. Henry is a section member of the Family Law Division of the Oklahoma Bar Association and serves as a committee member for Continuing Legal...

Logan was born in Los Angeles, California and was raised on a farm in Utah. At an early age, Logan learned the value of hard work by performing chores on a dairy farm and, together with his brothers, delivering the regional daily newspaper to subscribers in their hometown. At 19, Logan served a two-year mission for the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Italy where he learned to speak, write, and read Italian – an ability he still has today. Logan went on to earn a degree in Accounting at the University Of...

I graduated cum laude from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2008, where I served as a Resources Editor on the Law Review and as President of the Women's Law Student Association. I was also awarded membership in the Phi Delta Phi Honor Fraternity and the William J. Holloway Inn of Court. After law school, I began my career at a major independent oil and gas company where I held the position of Title Landman and later as Title Attorney. Since 2014, I have been in the private sector where my practice focuses on estate planning, probate, adoption, guardianship, LLC...

Born: Wichita Falls, Texas, December 11, 1968. Oklahoma State University (B.S. 1991; M.S. 1993); Oklahoma City University (J.D. 1996). Admitted to bar 1997 in Oklahoma and 2006 in Texas. Also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma, Eastern District of Oklahoma, and Northern District of Oklahoma. Previous Member Board of Directors of Oklahoma County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (1999-2001), President of Lawyers for Working Oklahomans 2002-2003, Current Board Member of Lawyers for Working Oklahomans and Workplace Injury Litigation Group. Member American Association for Justice, Oklahoma Association for Justice and...

If I could summarize what I do in one sentence, I would say that my job is to help people achieve peace of mind knowing that they’ve planned for the future and their family will be taken care of if anything ever happens to them. Two of my grandparents suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. I’ve seen firsthand how the death or disability of a loved one can cause a family to self-destruct. That’s why I chose to dedicate my career to this field. As an estate planning attorney, I’m passionate about creating estate plans for my clients that: (1) Promote...

I am a trial lawyer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I was a Jenks Public Schools "lifer," then completed my higher education at the University of Tulsa. My practice focuses on civil justice personal injury cases and family law disputes involving high-income support claims and other financial issues. After law school, I obtained training in financial data analysis through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and in negotiation at the AAML's joint program with Harvard University. I negotiate and draft private settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, and qualified domestic relations orders. When settlement is not possible, I have the skills to obtain resolution...

Chris Smith focuses his practice on representing small business owners, professionals, and individuals in divorce and custody matters. Chris understands that business and personal matters are intimately intertwined, and he believes that the value of an attorney is only realized when he or she becomes a strategic partner in the critical aspects of business and life. Chris’s experience and understanding help him articulate complex matters in a relatable way and his empathetic nature exudes genuine compassion for his clients. Chris Smith represents individuals throughout Oklahoma, Texas, and the Western United States in the areas of family law litigation. Chris does not shy...

Ray Maples first started off his career handling personal injury litigation matters on behalf of large corporations and insurance companies. In 2002, Maples dedicated his entire practice to helping individuals who are helpless against corporate giants. Maples devotes his work to helping injured people and focuses mainly in the fields of catastrophic injuries, defective products, trucking accidents, personal injury and nursing home neglect.

Luke Abel is a personal injury attorney in Oklahoma City. His practice is limited to representing people who have been injured through the fault (or negligence) of others. This involves Motor Vehicle and Trucking Collisions, Wrongful Death claims, Product Failures, Premises Liability claims, Medical Malpractice cases and various others. He is involved in the Oklahoma Bar Association, American Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association, Oklahoma Association for Justice (President, 2021), American Association for Justice, Oklahoma Legal Aid and Oklahoma Lawyers for Children. Mr. Abel holds an "AV-Preeminent" peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell for the highest level of professional...

Our law office begins and ends with helping our clients. Many times this involves helping people during hard times. We help families with their questions and legal needs after a loved one dies. We help people who have been injured or wronged – whether by an accident, fraud, a broken contract, a difficult insurance company, or otherwise. We help people who have suffered property damage – from environmental accidents to stolen business assets, car wrecks to embezzling executors or trustees. Many times this involves property. We help people buy and sell property – from...

Ms. Sharpe is a Partner in the offices of Robertson & Williams. She focuses her practice on oil and gas title examination and mineral acquisition, probate, estate planning and business transactions.

A native of the Oklahoma City area, Attorney B. David Sisson has provided bankruptcy assistance to area individuals and businesses for nearly twenty-seven years. Mr. Sisson is certified as a specialist in consumer bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification, and has attained Martindale Hubbell‘s “AV” peer rating, indicating preeminent legal ability and the highest standard of ethics.

Prior to beginning his career in the law, Mr. Sisson attended University of Central Oklahoma, where he earned his undergraduate degree, graduating summa cum laude in 1973. He later attended the University of Oklahoma, where he graduated with a Juris Doctor in...

I have spent over 25 years assisting military members in divorces, administrative hearings, or more serious matters such as murder trials or less serious encounters with the criminal justice system. This experience along with my four years of administering seven nursing homes while the Executive Director of Veterans Affairs has supplied me with the knowledge to assist my clients with superior knowledge to navigate the criminal and civil pitfalls when a crisis occurs. I was consulted by the State legislators on the legislation that now exists to protect the rights of deployed parents...