Melvin R. McVay, Jr.
About Melvin R. McVay, Jr.
Melvin R. McVay, Jr. is a lawyer based in Oklahoma City, OK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Melvin R. McVay, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Antitrust Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Phillips Murrah PC
Education: University of Tulsa, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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