Aaron D. Bundy

Tell us a little bit about your practice and what makes it unique.

• I represent individuals who have been betrayed and harmed by someone they trusted. In many cases this is in a family law context, but my focus on relationship justice allows me to help people facing criminal charges and in business and injury cases involving breach of a special duty by a trusted partner.
  At my law firm, we are particularly unique in our skill set. Our professional memberships in various national organizations take us outside of conventional family law circles. We train and obtain resources from plaintiff and criminal defense organizations, emphasizing courtroom advocacy skills. As a result, we bring perspective and proficiency that few other attorneys can match.

What common questions are you asked by clients, and what are your answers?

• Clients are often frustrated when they are dealing with a false or exaggerated claim by the other side -- a common occurrence in high-conflict, fast-paced litigation. My answer is, keep your eye on the ball. Our process for handling a matter is goal-oriented, so we work early in the case to establish the end goal and move in that direction, without regard to what the other side says or does to try to obstruct us.

Describe one of your most interesting or memorable cases in the past year.

• I was pleased to assist a client with an interstate jurisdictional issue. He had been served with a surprise divorce filing, and she had filed in our jurisdiction without establishing the minimum residency requirement (although she claimed she had). We put the case together and proved the facts through the opposing party on cross-examination, which is the most powerful way to prove facts. Her case was dismissed at the conclusion of the hearing.

What is most challenging about your area(s) of expertise?

• Family law touches almost every other area of law: real property, criminal, tax, contract, constitutional rights and much more. In addition, family law requires knowledge of regulatory and administrative rules and common business practices. In a complex case with multiple issues, this means the lawyer must gather, organize and assess a great deal of information, some of which is conflicting and some of which will change as the case goes on. Effective assessment and understanding of the information as well as the involved personalities is key to a successful outcome.

Were there any particular inspirations (people or events) that spurred your interest in your practice area(s)?

• I grew up in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, a small town southwest of Tulsa. Sapulpa has been home to many successful and nationally-renowned trial lawyers, including brothers Jack and "Wild Bill" Sellers, Creekmore Wallace, and others. I heard about those lawyers' great verdicts in my youth. I always wanted to be a trial lawyer and work in the courtroom.

What other interests do you have?

• I enjoy reading for work and leisure and writing on law-related topics. I have always enjoyed outdoor exercise. A few years ago, I got back into boxing. I believe the demands of boxing in terms of constant preparation and development as well as the match itself are very comparable to the experiences of a trial lawyer.

Anything else you’d like to share?

• Our strength comes from the intellect and creativity of all of our attorneys. I am fortunate to work with some of the best attorneys in Oklahoma, all of whom are female. We each bring diversity of experience and ideas to case strategy and trial preparation. However, we also have a common background through our training after law school and our written process for handling cases from start to finish. Our individual backgrounds and training add value to each client's situation. We have the energy and resources necessary to handle a case of any size and complexity.