Bruce E. Roach, Jr.

Bland Williamson is a founding member of Pray Walker and has been affiliated with the firm and its predecessors since 1969. His legal practice has been concentrated in Oil and Gas law and related regulatory areas for over 30 years. During this period, he has been involved in the acquisition and disposition of oil and gas properties and mid-stream facilities on numerous occasions, involving various differing business structures and financing mechanisms.Bland has experience in the drafting and ...

Mbilike Mwafulirwa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mbilike, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mbilike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenneth F. Albright is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Oil and Gas Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Kenneth F., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Denelda L. Richardson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Denelda L., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Denelda L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Heath E. Hardcastle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Heath E., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heath E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michelle Harris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Michelle, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert has been affiliated with Pray Walker since 1992 and has focused on trials of civil disputes. Robert’s practice began with the defense of personal injury and product liability lawsuits, but has grown to include handling cases involving business fraud and interference, breaches of corporate duties, and problems arising from business agreements. The contractual disputes range from commercial warranty claims to construction problems to oil and gas accounting issues and surface damage...

Maren Minnaert Lively is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Maren Minnaert, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maren Minnaert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Vogt has practiced law with Jones Gotcher since 1984, and was named a partner in 1989. His law practice includes commercial litigation, employment practices, real estate, contracts, bankruptcy and education law. He represents a variety of clients including Tulsa Community College, Grand River Dam Authority, The Salvation Army, Tulsa Talons, Sinclair Tulsa Refinery, Metro Builders Supply and a number of commercial real estate property owners and developers. In 2006, Mr. Vogt was named to t...

Don Smith joined Pray Walker in 1983 and has been a Shareholder with the Firm since 1990. Practicing in the areas of energy law, environmental law and title examination law, his primary emphasis is in energy transactions, principally representing oil and gas producers and operators in the purchase and sale of exploration and production assets, gathering and other midstream properties, and energy-related surface facilities. Don has negotiated, coordinated and closed numerous energy transaction...