Carl D. Hughes

Thomas J. Daniel IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Thomas J., who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Erin Oakley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Erin, who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John D. Robertson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. John D., who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

EXPERIENCE Successfully tried numerous lawsuits through jury trial and bench trial, as well as appeal, in both state and federal courts Significant experience in complex commercial arbitration matters filed under the American Arbitration Association Experience in litigation and arbitration matters filed in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, Georgia, Colorado, Wyoming and California Testified as an expert witness on matters related to the recovery of attorney fees in complex trust litigation S...

J. Christian Guzzy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law. J. Christian, who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David B. Donchin’s practice includes Insurance Law, Complex Litigation, Personal Injury Law, Products Liability, Employment Law, Environmental Law, and Medical Malpractice. In addition to his legal practice, David has served as an Adjunct Professor for Trial Practice at the University of Oklahoma College of Law and as a member of the faculty of the Southern Region of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. David served as the Managing Director of Durbin Larimore Bialick from 2014 to 2...

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...

Joseph P. Hogsett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Joseph P., who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John H. Edwards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Energy Law. John H., who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.