John J. Griffin, Jr.
About John J. Griffin, Jr.
John J. Griffin, Jr. is a lawyer based in Oklahoma City, OK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. John J. Griffin, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Energy Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Natural Resources Law
- Oil and Gas Law
- Water Law
Current Firm: Crowe & Dunlevy
Education: New York University, J.D., graduated 1975 and University of Oklahoma, BA, graduated 1972
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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