C. Ray Lees
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011 About C. Ray Lees
C. Ray Lees is a lawyer based in Oklahoma City, OK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. C. Ray Lees is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Energy Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Oil and Gas Law
Current Firm: Porter Hedges LLP
Education: University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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Practice Areas Insurance Defense and Litigation ; Construction and Architectural Law ; Premises Liability; Personal Injury and General Civil Litigation Memberships and Affiliations Admitted to bar, Oklahoma (1987), Vermont (1988) Oklahoma County, Cleveland County and Oklahoma Bar Associations Member, sections on Civil Procedure, Evidence, Professionalism and Communications Education and Background Born Portland, Maine (1958) University of Oklahoma (B.A., 1983) University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1987)
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