Anthony J. "A.J." Ferate

Melissa began her legal career in-house with a Fortune 500 oil and gas company. Since that time, her practice has focused on oil, gas, and energy law , including the preparation of drilling and division order title opinions across Oklahoma, Texas, and North Dakota. Her work frequently involves the preparation of curative documents, probate-related matters, and support in litigation for oil, gas, and renewable energy clients. In addition to her energy law practice, Melissa represents clients i...

I did not always know that I wanted to become an attorney. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in psychology, I was still searching for a meaningful career path. I decided to take time to explore my interests and moved to New York for a year. While there, I observed a law school class with a friend, an experience that sparked my interest in the law. That moment led me to prepare for the LSAT and ultimately enroll at Touro Law School. Law school proved to be a transf...

Amy Sherry Fischer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Amy Sherry practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Amy Sherry Fischer since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Amy Sherry Fischer is held by other lawyers.

Lane R. Neal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Lane R. practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Lane R. Neal since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lane R. Neal is held by other lawyers.

Born Ponca City, Oklahoma, July 5, 1941; admitted to bar, 1966, Oklahoma. Preparatory education, Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1963); legal education, University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1966). Fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta. Assistant Attorney General, State of Oklahoma, 1968. (J.A.G.C., U.S. Army, 1966-68).

David has significant trial experience with complex commercial, intellectual property, trust and estates, tax, energy, and environmental litigation matters in both state and federal courts. He has successfully tried to verdict complex litigation matters in state and federal courts, and under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. He has successfully argued before state and federal appellate courts. In addition, he has experience with matters before state and federal administrative...

Gerald (“Jerry”) E. Durbin, II began his legal career in 1971. Over the past 45 years, Jerry’s practice has concentrated in the area of complex civil litigation. He has represented many national insurers and individuals in obtaining some of the most significant verdicts rendered in the State of Oklahoma. In 2010, Jerry was elected as a fellow in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, a recognition reserved to the top 1% of trial lawyers in each state. Jerry has a...

Kurt Rupert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Commercial Litigation. Kurt practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Kurt Rupert since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kurt Rupert is held by other lawyers.

Adam R. Banner is an Oklahoma City criminal defense attorney whose practice is devoted to representing individuals facing serious criminal charges, investigations, trials, and appeals in Oklahoma state and federal courts. He is the founder of The Law Offices of Adam R. Banner, P.C., which also operates under the trade name Oklahoma Legal Group , and represents clients throughout Oklahoma in complex and high-stakes criminal matters. Banner has extensive experience defending serious felony case...

John D. Robertson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. John D. practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized John D. Robertson since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John D. Robertson is held by other lawyers.