Gerard M. D'Emilio

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.

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...

Kirke Kickingbird is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Gaming Law and Native American Law. Kirke practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Kirke Kickingbird since 2022. 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 Kirke Kickingbird is held by other lawyers.

R. Ryan Deligans began practicing law in 2003 and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law where he was honored as the Outstanding Graduate in the area of Trial Practice and Procedure. His practice has been focused on complex litigation involving Insurance Law, Manufacturer’s Product Liability, and cases involving catastrophic injury or death. Ryan is annually selected by his peers for inclusion in Super Lawyers Magazine. He has been selected as a Top ...

William R. Norman Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Gaming Law and Native American Law. William R. practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized William R. Norman Jr. 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 R. Norman Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Sam Fulkerson’s practice is focused on the representation of management in all phases of the employment relationship, including litigation before federal and state courts, regulatory and administrative agencies, and in arbitration matters. He also handles litigation matters involving the enforcement of non-competition and confidentiality agreements, breach of employment contracts, handbook and personnel policy violations, wage and hour disputes, and other disputes arising out of the emp...

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...

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...

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...

Charles Lundeen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Charles practices law in Edmond, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Charles Lundeen 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 Charles Lundeen is held by other lawyers.