Yale Lawyers

Gale Allison has four decades of experience as an estate and tax lawyer and estate and trust litigator. She is also an estate dispute mediator and conflict coach. She limits her practice to matters of estates, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship, estate and business succession planning, charitable planning, trust and estate administration, estate-related tax matters, and litigating or settling disputes of those practice areas. She has successfully represented Trustees and Personal Representatives against Beneficiary claims and likewise Beneficiaries in their claims against Trustees and Personal Representatives through litigation and mediation. She was an Assistant General Counsel for...

William “Chad” McLain is a leader in the field of personal injury law. Chad handles injury and death claims arising from serious automobile, trucking collisions and life-altering accidents. He has recovered millions of dollars in settlements, awards and verdicts for his clients. As a former insurance claims specialist, he has a keen understanding of the ins and outs of the claims and litigation side of the insurance industry. Chad is passionate about pursuing justice for his clients injured through the negligence of others. He focuses his practice in personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, business contract litigation, and insurance bad...

I am a father of three beautiful gifts from God. I am a single father and I spend as much of my time with them as possible. in my professional life I have spent many years gaining experience in consumer debtor and businesss debt issues. I also became a serial entrepenuer establishing 6 companies in the span of 2 years including, Oklahoma distilling co., Angry Bear honey and mead, Local Cider, Stiff Shot Coffee co., Tulsa Tacos, etc... I was also sought out by Oral Roberts University to become a visiting professor in their college of business, and...

Prior to establishing Bradley Law Firm, PLLC, Dustin was an attorney with Tulsa law firm, Rodolf & Todd, where he concentrated his practice in civil litigation, primarily defending hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers in matters before courts throughout Oklahoma and Kansas. Aside from healthcare defense, Dustin also defended businesses in matters involving premises and dram shop liability.

Before moving to Tulsa and joining Rodolf & Todd, Dustin was a staff attorney within the Kansas Department of Transportation. In that position, he was the lead attorney on matters related to real estate and property acquisition. He represented the agency in complex...

David C. Fisher is an accomplished lawyer passionate about helping the people in his community. Since establishing the firm in 2002, David has assisted Tulsa families with mediation, collaborative law, family law, and estate planning services. In his litigations, he is a talented advocate with an unwavering determination to help his clients. In his collaborative law pursuits, he remains equally committed to helping clients achieve a sound solution that reflects their best interests.
David takes pride in his work and ability to help others resolve disputes peacefully and respectfully. He keeps a strong focus on the future and works with his...

Jerry Shiles became interested in family law and estate and special needs planning in the Judge Advocate Generals Corps and while assisting a special needs relative. Mr. Shiles focuses on estate and elder law plan-ning, Medicaid, probate, estate litigation, business transactions, and family law (adoptions, guardian-ships). He has lectured at seminars and clinics in Europe, Japan and the U.S. and regularly conducts seminars for attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, nursing home administrators, and others. Mr. Shiles is a Fellow of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Oklahoma City Tax...

Patrick L. Adams, a native Oklahoman, grew up in Rogers County and graduated from Catoosa High School. His initial thoughts were to pursue a career in medicine and he spent his first 2 years out of high school following that dream. His life turned to other interests and in 1996 he married and became the father of 2 incredible boys. Deciding to return to school, he pursued a degree in Political Science, which he received from Oklahoma State University in May of 1999.

During his time at OSU he had the opportunity to intern under Congressman Steve Largent for a...

Craig R. Armstrong was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1955. He graduated from Jenks High School in 1973 and attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he received Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business Administration. In 1982, he received his law degree from the O.W. Coburn School of Law. Mr. Armstrong is licensed to practice law in the states of Oklahoma and Texas. The primary focus of his practice is in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, Social Security and Personal Injury Law. He is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, and the...

I'm a lifelong Oklahoman. My focus is defending those accused of criminal offenses and helping those injured due to the fault of others.

Steven V. Buckman has extensive experience in complex litigation, first party insurance coverage issues, business disputes, construction litigation and extracontractual litigation involving bad faith. He has been helping Oklahoma businesses and companies for over 30 years. Admitted to the United States Supreme Court, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and all Oklahoma courts.

Andrew “Andy” Casey joined Stinnett Law as an Associate Attorney in January 2016. While attending the University of Oklahoma College of Law, he served as the Articles Development Editor for the American Indian Law Review, an officer for the Board of Advocates, and competed in the National NALSA Moot Court Championship. During his 2L year, Andy earned the title of Top Speaker/Best Oral Advocate in the country for the 2014 National NALSA Moot Court Championship. An Oklahoma native, Andy grew up in the Sand Springs/Sapulpa area before graduating from Jenks High School in 2004. In 2009, he graduated with...

I have more than 15 years of bankruptcy experience and am the #1 bankruptcy filer in Tulsa, OK. My office and I serve consumers in personal bankruptcy all over Oklahoma, but I have also done estate planning, family law, personal injury, and a wide range of civil cases. I offer my clients high quality representation with confidentiality and attention to personal details.

Steven Langer received his law license in 1992. For 11 of his 20 years as a lawyer, he has practiced immigration law. His approach is evidence based. Steven Langer may possess more trial experience than any other immigration attorney in Oklahoma. This evidence based approach has resulted in a perfect record in certain process categories including adjustments of status and naturalizations. Mr. Langer has appeared at many trials in state and federal court and argued before the United States Court of Appeals. Mr. Langer opened his own firm in 2007. Mr. Langer is a past president of the McClain County Bar Association. He...

Donald Slaughter is a graduate of the University of Tulsa College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in all Oklahoma state courts, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. If you need to establish a legal entity for a business, need to have a contract drafted, or are having a dispute that requires the skills and expertise of an attorney, contact Donald Slaughter immediately. Criminal defense representation and complex civil litigation, if you have a case, Donald Slaughter will advocate zealously to protect...

The Law Office of Carlos L. Williams is a full service law firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our firm handles criminal defense, immigration, and personal injury cases. Attorney Carlos Williams is an experienced Tulsa lawyer, with over a decade of experience in Oklahoma courts. We pride our firm on treating each legal matter as if it were our own. We offer free consultations and payment plans suitable for all needs. Contact our office today at (918) 582-9LAW(9529) or toll-free at (866)209-1868.

Guy has been representing injured clients all over Oklahoma for over 25 years. He has taken his years of experience and courtroom skills developed while working in both large and small law firms and opened the GT Law Firm, with offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

Guy's main practice area is wrongful death of the elderly, with emphasis in nursing home and assisted living abuse and neglect. Guy believes how a person dies matters.

“Every person or their family member who has been injured or killed by someone’s misconduct deserves answers as to how and why it happened, and...

Kelly A. Smakal earned her law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville in December, 1996. During law school Ms. Smakal was on the Dean’s List, was a member of the Phi Delta Phi legal honor fraternity, the Student Bar Association and various other law school committees. Since that time, Ms. Smakal has focused her practice exclusively on domestic and family litigation matters, including guardianship and adoption. She is a frequent speaker on divorce and family law topics at continuing legal education seminars and has been an adjunct clinical professor of law at the University...

Justin B. Munn earned his J.D. from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon in 1998. While there, he earned a Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law, was an Administrative Board Member of the Public Interest Law Project, and was a member of the law school’s Regional Moot Court Negotiations Competition team. Mr. Munn is a member of the Oklahoma, Tulsa County and Creek County Bar Associations, and he is admitted to practice in Oklahoma and the Northern District of Oklahoma. Mr. Munn’s practice emphasizes civil litigation, including domestic and probate matters, domestic mediation...

Since 2006 I have helped hundreds of people navigate the rough waters that can be the family law legal system.

My practice involves all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, paternity, child custody, child visitation, decree modifications, support alimony, child support, emergency and final protective orders, business valuations, separate property claims, guardianship, and adoptions.

Rob Henson provides aggressive and professional representation for individuals and companies facing criminal, civil, or business litigation. He also provides compassionate and professional representation for individuals and families who are struggling to pay their debts and can assist and represent them throughout the entire Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy process. Mr. Henson attended law school at the University of Tulsa College of Law. During law school, Mr. Henson worked as a judicial intern for the Honorable Dana L. Kuehn, in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Before entering law school, Mr. Henson worked at and managed a successful company in Missouri. Since...

When you are searching for a probate attorney in Creek County, it is important to find counsel from someone who has financial experience. G. Gene Thompson, Attorney at Law has 15 years of business management experience, insight that he uses to provide counsel on issues of probate, estate planning and bankruptcy. Estate planning and probate can be delicate personal matters, and he understands the sensitivity that is necessary for an attorney to possess in these situations. He takes the time to make legal complexities understandable for clients, and he addresses client concerns in a personalized manner. Attorney Thompson also handles...

Eric Lair started his legal career at a large, distinguished and well respected Oklahoma Law Firm after graduating from the University of Tulsa College of Law in December, 1994. He fine tuned litigation skills at a small firm where he worked from 1996 to 2006, gaining invaluable experience and logging many hours in depositions and in the courtroom. It was during this time that he saw firsthand how disruptive litigation can be to individuals and businesses alike. Now, his practice focuses primarily on providing outside General Counsel Services to business clients and individuals. He currently serves as outside General Counsel...

Over 45 Years experience, mostly in Private practice, including general civil law, domestic, business, property, probate, juvenile and service with the State of Oklahoma,. Completed mandatory training for mediation and guardian-ad-litem training in 2017-2018. Located at 5551 South Lewis Ave., Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74105, or mail to PO Box 54585, Tulsa, OK 74155. Office hours are 8:30 to 6:00 by appointment only. Please call to set or cancel appointments. Weekend appointments available.

Michael E. Carr is a third-generation lawyer who joined the family business in 2009 He has handled cases across the country and prosecuted numerous cases involving serious injury and death caused by negligent individuals and companies. Michael has litigated a variety of cases ranging from automobile collisions to complex product liability.

I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree with a double major from Florida State University in Tallahassee in 1995 and Graduated law school at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville in 2000. I practice in North East Oklahoma, Tulsa, Creek, Wagoner, Rogers, Muskogee, Okmulgee counties.

I am a former Assistant District Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney who specializes in defending and obtaining justice for those innocently and unlawfully accused of crimes.

Mr. Toon is licensed to practice in Oklahoma, Texas, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and six Federal Districts. With a devout dedication to ethics and professionalism, he has represented hundreds of clients in a very broad range of legal matters. Mr. Toon has extensive experience as an educator and was an adjunct professor at Northeastern State University where he instructed in the Criminal Justice and International Business Departments. While at NSU, he taught courses in Business Law, Evidence and Court Procedure, Civil Procedure, Criminal Law and Procedure, International Business Law and Transactions, Legal Analysis, and Paralegal Computer Applications. He was an...

Rachel E. Gusman is a junior partner with Graves McLain. She is a committed and passionate advocate for her clients’ rights, concentrating her practice in the areas of medical negligence, motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, vaccine injuries and civil rights litigation. In 2012, Rachel secured an $11 million settlement, through the National Vaccine Compensation Program, on behalf of a child that suffered injuries as a result of a routine vaccination. In just seven years of practice, she has also secured millions of dollars by verdict and settlement on behalf of clients that have suffered injuries as a result of...

Graduated from OU with BBA in 1974; Graduated from OU with JD in 1987. I have been a CPA since 1978 and a practicing attorney since 1987. I've had my office here in Sand Springs since 1997. I've been involved in several local activities, including Sand Springs Rotary Club, Sand Springs United Methodist Church and the Annual Sand Springs Community Thanksgiving Dinner.

Collin Duel is a practicing attorney throughout the state of Oklahoma. He lives in Guthrie, Oklahoma where he was born and raised. Collin served his country as a U.S. Army Ranger for four years before attending Law School at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. He uses the leadership skills and experience gained during his military service to continue to serve his local community and the state of Oklahoma.

Collin has handled a wide variety of cases ranging from car accidents to medical malpractice; from misdemeanor to significant felony charges. He is able to handle these cases by giving individualized...