John A. Burkhardt, Jr.

Leah Keele is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Leah, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Mbilike Mwafulirwa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mbilike, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mbilike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Danny is part of the firm's litigation group. He has extensive experience in commercial litigation particularly in the area of Eminent Domain. Prior to joining the firm Danny served as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma from August 2012 until March 2017. During his time as U.S. Attorney, he led several large investigations one of which resulted in the largest indictment in the history of the Northern District. Experience State of Oklahoma ex rel Department of Tra...

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...

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.

Jennifer L. De Angelis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jennifer L., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James W. Rusher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. James W., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

William H. Spitler is a trial lawyer who has tried and litigated cases in several areas of law, including construction, labor and employment, oil and gas, class action defense, sales and leasing disputes, antitrust defense, commercial contract disputes, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. Mr. Spitler’s diverse and active litigation practice has provided him the opportunity to present cases before numerous state and federal court judges and appeal panels across the county. Mr. Spitler&rs...