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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...

Bill Eagleton focuses his real estate practice on a full range of transactional, development, construction and finance in Oklahoma and throughout the United States. He represents developers, lenders, restaurant chains, purchasers, sellers, investors, landlords and tenants. Bill has assisted clients in the acquisition, financing, construction, leasing and sales of all types of commercial real estate, including:Counseling owners and developers of commercial properties on legal, financial and pr...

Heath E. Hardcastle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Heath E. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Heath E. Hardcastle since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Heath E. Hardcastle is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

Michelle Harris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Insurance. Michelle practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Harris since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michelle Harris is held by other lawyers.

Amy Newsome is a member at DORWART whose practice focuses on estate planning, estate and trust law, investment management, securities law, banking and finance, fiduciary matters, and regulatory compliance. She advises individuals, families, banks, trust companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers, and nonprofit organizations on estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, fiduciary structures, governance, and complex regulatory requirements. Amy also serves as trusted counsel to financial ...

Jared M. Burden is a member at DORWART whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, business litigation, oil and gas litigation, appellate advocacy, and regulatory disputes. He represents businesses, financial institutions, energy companies, healthcare providers, manufacturers, and individuals in complex commercial disputes involving significant financial exposure, operational challenges, and regulatory risk. Jared's experience includes securities litigation, banking litigation, product l...

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...

James W. Rusher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. James W. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized James W. Rusher since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James W. Rusher is held by other lawyers.