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Maren Minnaert Lively is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Maren Minnaert practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Maren Minnaert Lively since 2024. 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 Maren Minnaert Lively is held by other lawyers.

Amy Newsome is a member at DORWART whose practice focuses on estate planning, estate and trust law, investment management, securities law, banking and finance, fiduciary matters, and regulatory compliance. She advises individuals, families, banks, trust companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers, and nonprofit organizations on estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, fiduciary structures, governance, and complex regulatory requirements. Amy also serves as trusted counsel to financial ...

William H. Spitler is a trial lawyer who has tried and litigated cases in several areas of law, including construction, labor and employment, oil and gas, class action defense, sales and leasing disputes, antitrust defense, commercial contract disputes, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. Mr. Spitler’s diverse and active litigation practice has provided him the opportunity to present cases before numerous state and federal court judges and appeal panels across the county. Mr. Spitler&rs...

Montgomery L. Lair is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Montgomery L. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Montgomery L. Lair since 2022. 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 Montgomery L. Lair is held by other la...

Steve Butterfield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Steve practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Steve Butterfield since 2023. 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 Steve Butterfield is held by other lawyers.

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...

K. Ellis Ritchie is the founder of the Ritchie, Rock & Atwood Law Firm . With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Ritchie obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1992. Mr. Ritchie's primary field of practice is the representation of businesses and individuals in eminent domain cases. Mr. Ritchie has represented over 200 clients on eminent domain matters and has tried in excess of 75 jury trials and has numerous published appellate decisions. His exp...

Having developed a successful high school speech and debate program, Randall Vaughan left education to pursue a career as a trial lawyer, a goal that guided his law school education and decision to join Pray Walker in 1985. Randall has tried numerous cases in federal and state courts, and written legal briefs and presented oral arguments at the appellate level. He has also served as an advocate for clients in private arbitrations. As a counselor, he assists large companies in managing their n...

Jared M. Burden is a member at DORWART whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, business litigation, oil and gas litigation, appellate advocacy, and regulatory disputes. He represents businesses, financial institutions, energy companies, healthcare providers, manufacturers, and individuals in complex commercial disputes involving significant financial exposure, operational challenges, and regulatory risk. Jared's experience includes securities litigation, banking litigation, product l...

Jennifer L. De Angelis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jennifer L. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer L. De Angelis since 2023. 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 Jennifer L. De Angelis is held by ...