Gary M. McDonald

Tadd J.P. Bogan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Tadd J.P. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Tadd J.P. Bogan since 2025. 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 Tadd J.P. Bogan is held by other lawyers.

Having developed a successful high school speech and debate program, Randall Vaughan left education to pursue a career as a trial lawyer, a goal that guided his law school education and decision to join Pray Walker in 1985. Randall has tried numerous cases in federal and state courts, and written legal briefs and presented oral arguments at the appellate level. He has also served as an advocate for clients in private arbitrations. As a counselor, he assists large companies in managing their n...

Brett Crane has served as the Firm’s Managing Partner since 2008. His practice concentrates in the areas of corporate law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, securities, private equity and emerging businesses, venture capital transactions, family-owned businesses and succession planning, and counseling with respect to business issues, compliance and contract negotiation. He has extensive experience representing clients in various industries and servi...

William Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. William practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized William Jones since 2025. 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 William Jones is held by other lawyers.

Bland Williamson is a founding member of Pray Walker and has been affiliated with the firm and its predecessors since 1969. His legal practice has been concentrated in Oil and Gas law and related regulatory areas for over 30 years. During this period, he has been involved in the acquisition and disposition of oil and gas properties and mid-stream facilities on numerous occasions, involving various differing business structures and financing mechanisms.Bland has experience in the drafting and ...

Mr. Weger has been practicing law since 1982 with Jones Gotcher. He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he received his bachelor’s degree in 1979 and his law degree in 1982. He also attended the University of Oxford, Queens College, in 1980 as part of his law school curriculum. He has served as president and managing partner of Jones Gotcher since 1994. Mr. Weger’s current legal practice centers on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts across the country...

James W. Rusher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. James W. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized James W. Rusher since 2009. 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 James W. Rusher is held by other lawyers.

Since 2006, I have served as an advisor and legal counsel to individuals and families across a wide geographic region, including communities from Dallas to St. Louis. My practice focuses on Family Law matters, including divorce and child custody disputes that directly affect family relationships, financial stability, and long-term planning. I also represent clients in complex guardianship cases, particularly those involving multi-state or international considerations. Practicing law has been ...

Guy A. Fortney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Guy A. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Guy A. Fortney since 2017. 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...

C. Michael Copeland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. C. Michael practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized C. Michael Copeland 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 C. Michael Copeland is held by other lawyers.