Heidi M. Nichols

Practice Areas Insurance Defense and Litigation ; Construction and Architectural Law ; Premises Liability; Personal Injury and General Civil Litigation Memberships and Affiliations Admitted to bar, Oklahoma (1987), Vermont (1988) Oklahoma County, Cleveland County and Oklahoma Bar Associations Member, sections on Civil Procedure, Evidence, Professionalism and Communications Education and Background Born Portland, Maine (1958) University of Oklahoma (B.A., 1983) University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1987)

As a founding partner at Ball Morse Lowe PLLC , Zach focuses his practice on oil, gas, and energy matters , business law , and Real Estate Law , serving clients in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and across the region. He approaches each matter with an appreciation for his clients’ time and resources, working to provide practical, efficient, and cost-conscious legal solutions for complex legal and business issues. Zach represents companies operating throughout Oklahoma, North Dakota, Montana, W...

James (“Jim”) K. Larimore began practicing law in 1974. Jim is an experienced and highly regarded corporate and real estate lawyer whose practice consists of assisting clients in a variety of business matters, including corporate and real estate transactions as well as complex commercial litigation. His practice also includes extensive work in the areas of probate and trust litigation. Jim’s achievements have earned him inclusion on The Best Lawyers in America list of &ldquo...

J. Christian Guzzy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law. J. Christian, 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 J. Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gerald (“Jerry”) E. Durbin, II began his legal career in 1971. Over the past 45 years, Jerry’s practice has concentrated in the area of complex civil litigation. He has represented many national insurers and individuals in obtaining some of the most significant verdicts rendered in the State of Oklahoma. In 2010, Jerry was elected as a fellow in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, a recognition reserved to the top 1% of trial lawyers in each state. Jerry has a...

Born Ponca City, Oklahoma, July 5, 1941; admitted to bar, 1966, Oklahoma. Preparatory education, Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1963); legal education, University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1966). Fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta. Assistant Attorney General, State of Oklahoma, 1968. (J.A.G.C., U.S. Army, 1966-68).

Jessica Hatcher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Jessica, 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 Jessica is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven J. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Steven J., 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 Steven J. 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.

Amy J. Sine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Nonprofit / Charities Law and Trusts and Estates. Amy J., who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.