Melodie Freeman-Burney
About Melodie Freeman-Burney
Melodie Freeman-Burney is a lawyer based in Tulsa, OK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Melodie Freeman-Burney is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Spencer Fane LLP
Education: University of Tulsa, J.D., with honors, graduated 1988 and Oklahoma Baptist University, B.A., magna cum laude, with honors, graduated 1976
Location: Tulsa, OK
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