Wanette Lawyers

J. Kirk McGill is a Shareholder stationed in the firm's Denver Office but practices throughout the country in essentially all of the firm's practice areas. Kirk leverages his knowledge, skills, training and experience to effectively and efficiently assist his clients with transactional, litigation, and administrative/regulatory matters. Kirk holds the highest Martindale-Hubble peer review rating of AV Preeminent, and the highest client review rating of Platinum (Client Champion). As an appellate lawyer, Kirk's practice broadly encompasses all of the firm’s practice areas, and routinely involves Federal and state appeals, commercial litigation, constitutional law, tax (including planning and controversies/litigation), estates and trusts...

When facing a divorce or family law issue in Oklahoma City, the emotional toll can be significant. These matters often have profound impacts on your life, and having compassionate and committed legal representation to safeguard your rights is crucial. I am Sidney Jones, an Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, located in our Oklahoma County office. I am here to assist individuals in the Oklahoma City area and surrounding regions. I pursued my legal education at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where I received my Juris Doctor in May 2023. Prior to law school, I attended Gonzaga University and...

When dealing with a challenging divorce or family law issue, it's crucial to have committed legal support to guide you through the process. I am Monica Miller Collison, a compassionate Senior Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, based in the Oklahoma City, OK office. I am ready to represent clients across Oklahoma County and the surrounding regions. I earned my Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma School of Law in May of 1999. During my time at law school, I was honored to be inducted into the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honorary Fraternity and was chosen as the law student...

William B. Federman is the founder and managing partner of Federman & Sherwood and brings more than four decades of courtroom and appellate experience to the firm. His practice focuses on complex, high-stakes matters—including data-breach, securities-fraud, consumer-protection, and product-liability class actions—handled in federal and state courts, multidistrict litigation, arbitration forums, and even before the Supreme Court of the United States. As leader of the firm’s nationwide class-action group, Mr. Federman has served as lead counsel, co-lead counsel, or executive-committee member in hundreds of cases, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for clients. He is recognized for both exceptional advocacy and...

I am a dedicated attorney with a strong commitment to serving my clients and a background that spans criminal, labor and employment, and consumer protection law. After earning my Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law, I began my legal career at the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office. Now based in Dallas, Texas, I focus on investigating civil rights complaints in the higher education sector, including matters related to Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX. My work ensures that institutions comply with federal laws while promoting equity and accountability. Motivated by a desire to make legal support more...

I was born in Norman and raised in Oklahoma City. I earned both my undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma, where I was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll. Before law school, I worked in the oil and gas industry, gaining experience in contract negotiation and land management. To help fund my education, I founded my own mineral company while in law school. I also interned with top trial attorneys and the Oklahoma Public Defender’s Office, developing a passion for litigation and client advocacy. In 2024, I co-founded DeGiusti & Welch PLLC with my uncle, Josh Welch. Our...

Matthew B. Wade – Joined the Abel Law Firm in 2014 after spending 7 years as In-House Counsel for State Farm Insurance and 2 years working for small litigation firms in Oklahoma City. In 2022, Matthew was named the Managing Attorney for the Abel Law Firm. Matthew is a 2005 graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Law and a 1999 graduate of Oklahoma Christian University (BBA in Accounting). He serves as the Chair of the Insurance Law Section and as a member of the Bench and Bar Committee and Law School Committee for the Oklahoma Bar Association....

Allison Garrett is Of Counsel with the national law firm of Spencer Fane. She is admitted to practice in both Oklahoma and Arkansas, and made the top score on the Arkansas bar exam. Garrett has been the Vice President and General Counsel for Walmart's corporate-level legal services, a university president and the chancellor over the Oklahoma higher education system. She has also served on the NCAA's Board of Governors, and was Vice Chair of the NCAA and a member of its Audit Committee. Garrett has an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Christian University, a law degree from the University...

Navigating family law matters in Tulsa, Oklahoma can be challenging, but with the right legal support, the path to a brighter future becomes more accessible. I am John Kristjansson, a Senior Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, where I represent clients throughout Tulsa County, OK, and nearby regions from our Tulsa family law office. I completed my Juris Doctor at the University of Tulsa College of Law in December 2017. Before law school, I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University in December 2014, where I majored in Liberal Studies and minored in Political Science, History, and American...

Josh is an Oklahoma based, AV Preeminent-Rated attorney. He is nationally recognized for his expertise on forensic science related topics and has lectured over 300 times in 22 different states and two countries. In addition to his law degree, he has earned a Master of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Florida. He is also a Nationally Registered EMT. Josh is an instructor and co-founder of the Forensic Chromatography programs at Axion Analytical Labs in Chicago, IL. Mr. Lee has lectured at the American Chemical Society (ACS) as well as the American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) national meetings. In...

Upon graduation from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in July 1966, I moved to Pryor, Oklahoma, as an Associate of well known and famous trial lawyer, Tony Jack Lyons. We soon became partners. We had a LOT of Criminal Business, and I assisted in, or tried about 39 homicide cases. Only had one client receive prison time, and that was for a very minimal sentance. I personally tried what is believed the first Murder case in Oklahoma, with a defense of "Extreme Domestic Violence". My client shot her husband to death with a shotgun, in front...

Wayne earned his J.D. Degree from the University of Arkansas in 2002 and his LL.M in Taxation from the University of Missouri in 2003. Wayne has extensive experience in taxation, estate planning, real estate and general business law drawing on decades of business experience prior to entering the practice of law having first obtained his B.S. in Accounting from Northeastern State University in 1990. He concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, wills and trusts, contract and transactional law, business and commercial law, contracts, real estate, taxation and business litigation and appeals.

Wayne is admitted to practice before...

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...