C. Russell Woody

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)

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...

As a founding partner at Ball Morse Lowe PLLC , Zach focuses his practice on oil, gas, and energy matters , business law , and Real Estate Law , serving clients in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and across the region. He approaches each matter with an appreciation for his clients’ time and resources, working to provide practical, efficient, and cost-conscious legal solutions for complex legal and business issues. Zach represents companies operating throughout Oklahoma, North Dakota, Montana, W...

Over 30 years representing defendants in business and complex litigation, including commercial and employment disputes, securities, class action and antitrust cases. Has lectured in the areas of trial practice, civil procedure, and insurance law. Former President of the Oklahoma County Bar Association, 2007-08.

Mark R. McPhail is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Mark R. practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Mark R. McPhail since 2013. 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 Mark R. McPhail is held by other lawyers.

Jesse Chapel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Jesse practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Jesse Chapel 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 Jesse Chapel 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.

John H. Edwards is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Finance Law, Corporate Law and Energy Law. John H. practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized John H. Edwards 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 regar...

Michael J. Heron is a Partner in our Oklahoma City office with over 30 years of legal experience. He specializes in protecting the rights of individuals and businesses in civil cases involving medical malpractice, professional liability, construction, transportation, and insurance matters. Mike represents hospitals, practice groups, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals in a wide range of litigation, policies and procedures, compliance, investigations, business transactions,...

Mary H. “Molly” Tolbert is a litigator, with a focus on antitrust, securities, constitutional, and appellate matters. She has appeared on behalf of clients before numerous state and federal courts, as well as in administrative and regulatory proceedings. She has significant experience in drafting and arguing critical motions and appellate briefs, with recent successful oral arguments before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second and Ninth Circuits, as well as the Southern Distr...