James R. Gotwals

Maren Minnaert Lively is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Maren Minnaert, 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 Maren Minnaert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert has been affiliated with Pray Walker since 1992 and has focused on trials of civil disputes. Robert’s practice began with the defense of personal injury and product liability lawsuits, but has grown to include handling cases involving business fraud and interference, breaches of corporate duties, and problems arising from business agreements. The contractual disputes range from commercial warranty claims to construction problems to oil and gas accounting issues and surface damage...

Robert Mitchener III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Robert, 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 Robert 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...

Michelle Harris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Michelle, 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 Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sabah is a trial lawyer whose practice is hyper-focused on DUI defense and major crimes in federal, state, tribal, and municipal criminal courts from pre-filing investigation to trial. Sabah effectively communicates with his clients, prosecutors, and other agents, to quickly minimize the stress and disruption a criminal investigation or charge can have on a person’s life and to resolve each case in the most favorable manner possible. His passion for his clients and his work enables him ...

Molly A. Aspan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Molly A., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Molly A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Amy brings more than 25 years of experience in trial and appellate practice, with a career shaped by leadership roles and in-depth involvement in Family Law matters. Her background includes serving with Oklahoma Child Support Services, where she helped lead the state’s implementation of the Uniform Parentage Act, as well as her service as a District Judge for the Cherokee Nation. This range of experience provides her with a well-rounded understanding of family law issues affecting indiv...

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...