Criminal Defense: White-Collar Commercial Litigation Corporate Law Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Tulsa.
Danny C. Williams, Sr.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Danny is part of the firm's litigation group. He has extensive experience in commercial litigation particularly in the area of Eminent Domain. Prior to joining the firm Danny served as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma from August 2012 until March 2017. During his time as U.S. Attorney, he led several large investigations one of which resulted in the largest indictment in the history of the Northern District.
Experience
State of Oklahoma ex rel Department of Transportation
Overview
- University of Tulsa, graduated 1991
- Dillard University
- Oklahoma, Bar Association
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Founders Day speaker - Speaker
- Booker T. Washington Black History speaker - Speaker
- Carver Middle School commencement speaker - Speaker
- Central States Troopers Coalition Banquet Speaker - Speaker
- Council on Law Enforcement Training (CLEET) graduation speaker - Speaker
- Discovery School of Tulsa Internet Safety speaker - Speaker
- Dove Science Academy Internet safety speaker - Speaker
- Federal Reentry program for the Northern District of Oklahoma speaker - Speaker
- FOP Bartlesville Officer of the Year Banquet speaker - Speaker
- Greenwood Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors
- Greenwood Cultural Center - Board of Directors
- Inns of Court guest speaker - Speaker
- Tulsa Downtown Lions Club speaker - Speaker
- Tulsa Job Corps speaker - Speaker
- University of Tulsa College of Law Commencement Speaker - Speaker
- University of Tulsa College of Law Judge Carlos Chappelle Minority Law awareness Day - Member
- University of Tulsa College of Law Judge Carlos Chappelle Pathway to Law speaker - Speaker
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
- Oklahoma, Bar Association
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Founders Day speaker - Speaker
- Booker T. Washington Black History speaker - Speaker
- Carver Middle School commencement speaker - Speaker
- Central States Troopers Coalition Banquet Speaker - Speaker
- Council on Law Enforcement Training (CLEET) graduation speaker - Speaker
- Discovery School of Tulsa Internet Safety speaker - Speaker
- Dove Science Academy Internet safety speaker - Speaker
- Federal Reentry program for the Northern District of Oklahoma speaker - Speaker
- FOP Bartlesville Officer of the Year Banquet speaker - Speaker
- Greenwood Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors
- Greenwood Cultural Center - Board of Directors
- Inns of Court guest speaker - Speaker
- Tulsa Downtown Lions Club speaker - Speaker
- Tulsa Job Corps speaker - Speaker
- University of Tulsa College of Law Commencement Speaker - Speaker
- University of Tulsa College of Law Judge Carlos Chappelle Minority Law awareness Day - Member
- University of Tulsa College of Law Judge Carlos Chappelle Pathway to Law speaker - Speaker
- University of Tulsa, graduated 1991
- Dillard University
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Tulsa (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Awards:
- Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Award Oklahoma Bar Association
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. community service award
- CGM, Inc. Outstanding citizen
- 100 Black Men of Tulsa, Inc. Hall of Honor Community Service Award
- Outstanding Achievement Award John F. Kennedy High School
News & Media
Additional Information
- Industries
- Medical Cannabis
- Real Estate
- Practices
- Commercial Litigation
- Investigations and White-Collar Defense
- Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation
- White Collar Criminal Defense
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