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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.

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

Katherine Taylor Loy has practiced law since 1992 and concentrates on Insurance Law, Litigation, Personal Injury, and Products Liability. She has been admitted to practice in Oklahoma, the U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Katherine belongs to the Oklahoma County and Oklahoma Bar Associations and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma. She graduated with honors as a m...

James D. Kallstrom is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. James D., who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Kirke Kickingbird is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Gaming Law and Native American Law. Kirke, who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kirke is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Mark R. McPhail is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Mark R., 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 Mark R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edd Pritchett, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Edd, 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 Edd is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Carter is a Partner in our Oklahoma City office where he focuses his practice on asbestos, talc, and silica defense, products liability, labor and employment, and workers’ compensation matters. Michael has defended multi-party asbestos, talc, respirable dust, silica, and benzene exposure cases in multiple jurisdictions across the United States, representing equipment manufacturers, distributors, contractors, premises owners, manufacturers of industrial and cosmetic talc products...