Gary J. James

Courtney K. Warmington is a labor and employment attorney , certified mediator, and former Administrative Law Judge in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. With more than 25 years of experience, she represents employers in workplace disputes, employment litigation, and labor matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. As an Administrative Law Judge for the Oklahoma Department of Labor, Ms. Warmington presided over wage and hour disputes and other employment-related claims, issuin...

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...

Ashley Powell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Family Law. Ashley practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley Powell since 2021. 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 Ashley Powell is held by other lawyers.

Matt Panach is a member of Fuller Tubb Bickford Warmington & Panach PLLC in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He joined the firm in October 2013 after practicing as an associate attorney with Crowe & Dunlevy from 2008 to 2010 and Gungoll Jackson from 2010 to 2013. Matt represents clients in civil litigation and advises businesses on labor and employment matters , agricultural law, construction law, oil and gas, commercial law, and personal injury claims. His recognized practice areas include E...

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...

Adam R. Banner is an Oklahoma City criminal defense attorney whose practice is devoted to representing individuals facing serious criminal charges, investigations, trials, and appeals in Oklahoma state and federal courts. He is the founder of The Law Offices of Adam R. Banner, P.C., which also operates under the trade name Oklahoma Legal Group , and represents clients throughout Oklahoma in complex and high-stakes criminal matters. Banner has extensive experience defending serious felony case...

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.

I did not always know that I wanted to become an attorney. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in psychology, I was still searching for a meaningful career path. I decided to take time to explore my interests and moved to New York for a year. While there, I observed a law school class with a friend, an experience that sparked my interest in the law. That moment led me to prepare for the LSAT and ultimately enroll at Touro Law School. Law school proved to be a transf...

Melissa began her legal career in-house with a Fortune 500 oil and gas company. Since that time, her practice has focused on oil, gas, and energy law , including the preparation of drilling and division order title opinions across Oklahoma, Texas, and North Dakota. Her work frequently involves the preparation of curative documents, probate-related matters, and support in litigation for oil, gas, and renewable energy clients. In addition to her energy law practice, Melissa represents clients i...

Erin Oakley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Erin practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Erin Oakley since 2026. 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 Erin Oakley is held by other lawyers.