Hilary L. Velandia

Guy A. Fortney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Guy A., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Guy A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin Doyle has been with Pray Walker since 1987. He provides consultation concerning compliance with state and federal labor and employment laws. He also represents employers before state and federal courts and administrative agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Labor (Wage and Hour Division), National Labor Relations Board, and State Labor and Human Rights Commissions.Kevin has considerable experience in providing anti-harassment training and ma...

Trevor Riddle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Trevor, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Trevor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frederic Dorwart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law and Corporate Law. Frederic, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frederic is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Metcalf is an accomplished construction lawyer with more than 25 years of experience successfully representing clients in all aspects of construction law and litigation. Whether dealing with the day-to-day legal issues that arise in a client’s business, or serving as an effective client advocate in the periodic disputes that clients face, Mr. Metcalf serves as both a trusted advisor and an effective litigator for his clients. Mr. Metcalf’s legal practice follows a successful t...

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...

James Higgins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. James, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Nathan E. Clark is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Nathan E., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathan E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Don Smith joined Pray Walker in 1983 and has been a Shareholder with the Firm since 1990. Practicing in the areas of energy law, environmental law and title examination law, his primary emphasis is in energy transactions, principally representing oil and gas producers and operators in the purchase and sale of exploration and production assets, gathering and other midstream properties, and energy-related surface facilities. Don has negotiated, coordinated and closed numerous energy transaction...