Watson Lawyers

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...

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. ...

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...

Grant is an experienced trial lawyer who dedicates his practice to injury, wrongful death and estate planning matters. He went to law school at OU Law in Norman, OK before moving back to North Texas to be closer to family. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, Oklahoma. Grant and his law partner Ben Hoover aggressively seek justice for people who have suffered harm. They believes that every client is important, regardless of whether their damages were catastrophic or less severe. Grant has successfully obtained verdicts and settlements for clients in wrongful death, auto collision, dangerous products, vicious dog attacks, and...

I am a practicing registered nurse and attorney licensed in Oklahoma. My law firm strives to offer the quality legal representation you need in order to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your case. We work hard to develop a strong and personal relationship with you on a one-on-one basis. We want to give you the attention you deserve in order to fully understand your unique legal situation. We strive to provide the skill and experience necessary to help protect your rights and promote your vital interests to get the results you need. Our...

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 .

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.

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...

In 2014, Brian Boeheim joined forces with Ciera Freeman to start a new type of law firm. They envisioned a firm that treats clients like family, provides the type of legal defense they would want, and provides it at a reasonable price. Since that time, Boeheim Freeman Law has become the fastest growing law firm in Tulsa. The attorneys at Boeheim Freeman Law have handled more trials in the past 5 years than any other firm, including not guilty verdicts in 1st Degree Murder, Rape, and Child Abuse. Even more impressive they have a dismissal rate...

I became a criminal defense attorney because I am intimately familiar with how precious our constitutional rights are. After my arrest years ago, I realized how close I was to being in a situation that could have negatively impacted my life forever. That made me realize how important it is to have someone on your side who feels strongly about protecting your rights. In the Air Force, I put my life on the line to support and defend the Constitution during combat. Today, I support and defend the Constitution in the courtroom. My legal career began by...

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 migrated from North Dakota to Oklahoma City in 1998 to attend Southern Nazarene University. After obtaining a B.S. in 2002, I attended Oklahoma City University School of Law, where I served on the board of editors for the law review and graduated with highest honors in 2005.

From 2006 to 2014, I worked as an in-house prospect landman for a major independent oil and gas producer. In 2014, I left the corporate world for private practice, where I serve clients in the areas of probate and oil & gas.

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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...

Allyson Dow has been in private practice since 2012. Prior to being an attorney, she was an internal auditor with an accounting firm. Allyson Dow was the Chair of the Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section for 2017-2018. Allyson represents clients in custody battles, alimony issues, property disputes, and debt allocation disagreements. She serves as Guardian Ad Litem representing the best interests of children. She has been named Super Lawyer Rising Star for the past 4 years.

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IRS personnel do not resolve cases favorably for taxpayers to be nice, or even because it is reasonable for them to do so. They only do so when they are forced to, out of their concern over the hazards of potential litigation against the taxpayer and his tax attorney.

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Branum Law Firm, PLLC has obtained many million dollar/multi-million dollar settlements and the largest personal injury or wrongful death verdict in Oklahoma history— $68,500,000.00.
We reserve the right not to take your case. We only take cases that we believe in. If we take your case, we may win or lose. Litigation is risky. Past success is no guarantee we will win your case. Some cases are unsuccessful.
If you want to talk about your potential case, contact us. We might be able to help you or at least point you...

Kelly Davidzuk is the Managing Partner at Stange Law Firm, PC, and is licensed to practice law in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. She is also a trained mediator and collaborative law attorney. Kelly earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the Appalachian School of Law in Virginia. Kelly worked hard in law school and continued to work hard in the area of family law and other areas of civil litigation before she joined the team at Stange Law Firm, PC. Kelly has worked for the firm since 2011. She is licensed to practice in Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Through her dedication to...

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...

Katherine Mazaheri-Franze is a trial lawyer who regularly represents plaintiff employees in all areas of employment law, including litigation in state and federal courts, in mediation, before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor (DOL) and Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC). She has successfully handled litigation involving claims of wrongful discharge, sexual harassment/assault, employment discrimination (based on race, age, gender, sexual stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, and disability), retaliation, as well as disputes involving wage and hour matters, medical leave, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, employee handbook and company policy violations, and breaches of employment agreements....

Chantelle grew up in Northwest Oklahoma before attending the University of Central Oklahoma where she received a B.B.A. She then went on to graduate summa cum laude from the Oklahoma City University School of Law. While attending law school, Chantelle was the Articles Editor for the OCU Law Review and a member of the Phi Delta Phi legal honor fraternity. In addition, she received CALI Excellence awards in her Criminal Law, Family Law, and Estate Planning classes, the Outstanding Family Law Student award from the OBA Family Law section, and won the Judge Alfred P. Murrah Sr. Award for outstanding...

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. ...

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...

Luke is a graduate of Stillwater High School ('95) and Oklahoma State University (B.A.- History) ('00) and the University of Tulsa (J.D. - '06).
After interning for both the Tulsa Co. Public Defender's office and the Payne County District Attorney's office he opened Anthony Law Firm in Stillwater and has limited his practice to criminal defense.
Luke is an "AV rated" attorney by Martindale Hubbell and has twice been named a "Rising Star" by SuperLawers.
Luke has served in numerous volunteer roles both in his local community and bar association.

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...

Super Lawyers - Rising Star in Oklahoma Cannabis Law 2022 Whether you're starting a new Oklahoma Medical Marijuana business or looking to restructure something that isn't working, I've got you covered. We serve over 400 cannabis clients and it is literally our job to think of the aspects of decisions that you haven't thought of yet, so that your professional horizon is clearly in your sights and you are prepared for questions or issues that arise, every step of the way. In the State of Oklahoma, where the cannabis statutory and legislative schemes are ever changing, the importance of being...

Myriah S. Downs is a civil litigation lawyer in Oklahoma. Her practice focuses on the areas of insurance law, personal injury, commercial/business litigation, workers compensation, federal vaccine claims, class actions and civil rights.

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...

I am an attorney engaged in diverse litigation practice concentrating in criminal defense, family, personal injury, professional malpractice, lender liability and bad faith law. I am also a certified family law mediator. Life experience matters - In addition to private practice, I serve as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University. I designed curriculum for two courses, “Business Ethics and the Law” and “White Collar Criminal Law.” When not practicing law or teaching, I spend time with my family. I have found that life experiences as an attorney, university professor and coach, husband, parent, and business owner...

Lindsey W. Andrews has practiced divorce and family law in Oklahoma since 2004. As a certified mediator and frequent Guardian Ad Litem for children, she is dedicated to helping families seek and achieve the best results for their families.

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...

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...

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...

I represent men and women in Oklahoma County, Cleveland County, Canadian County, Kingfisher County and McClain County. My practice is focused on family law matters including divorce, paternity, custody, child support, contempt, modifications, alimony and child guardianships. Please visit my website at MichelleSmithLaw.com for additional information.

Joe Carson is highly qualified as a personal injury attorney. He is esteemed with prestigious awards from the legal community, including an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and is included in the exclusive list of SuperLawyers®. Having reached million and multi-million verdicts and settlements, Joe has membership in the Million Dollar and Multiple Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Learn more about his qualifications below:

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...

I have built my career and reputation from my father’s example – we were made to serve others, to never ever quit trying to succeed and most importantly we will never give in to our fear in trying to accomplish these things. We have fear – but we are programmed not to give into it…ever. With this core belief system, my family and now our firm has had the privilege and honor of helping thousands of Oklahomans find good legal results and also, we hope they found the best of themselves in their journeys in the Oklahoma legal system with...

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...

Melissa is from Webb City, a small town outside of Joplin, Missouri. She went to University of Arkansas for undergraduate studies and later attended the University of Arkansas School of Law. Following graduation, Melissa moved to Tulsa and began practicing law in September 2010. Initially, Melissa worked for a well-respected private law firm practicing workers' compensation defense. She sharpened her trial skills, took hundreds of depositions, and became an excellent negotiator by participating in numerous mediations. As a result of her hard work and proactive management of her caseload, Melissa was hired as in-house counsel for a large nationwide insurance...