Michael F. Smith

J. Michael Medina is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. J. Michael practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized J. Michael Medina since 2007. 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 J. Michael Medina 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 ...

Danny C. Williams, Sr. is a member at DORWART whose practice focuses on complex litigation, civil rights litigation, criminal defense, internal investigations, condemnation and eminent domain, wrongful death, and catastrophic personal injury matters. He represents businesses, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, healthcare organizations, and individuals in high-stakes disputes involving government investigations, constitutional issues, regulatory matters, and significant legal and ...

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...

Bland Williamson is a founding member of Pray Walker and has been affiliated with the firm and its predecessors since 1969. His legal practice has been concentrated in Oil and Gas law and related regulatory areas for over 30 years. During this period, he has been involved in the acquisition and disposition of oil and gas properties and mid-stream facilities on numerous occasions, involving various differing business structures and financing mechanisms.Bland has experience in the drafting and ...

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...

Denelda L. Richardson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Denelda L. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Denelda L. Richardson since 2021. 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 Denelda L. Richardson is held by other lawyers.

James Higgins is a member at DORWART whose practice focuses on banking and finance law, commercial litigation, public finance, fiduciary litigation, securities litigation, regulatory matters, and appellate advocacy. He represents banks, financial institutions, corporate trustees, businesses, and institutional clients in complex disputes involving trust and fiduciary matters, internal investigations, regulatory enforcement, securities claims, municipal finance, and banking litigation. James al...

Paul DeMuro is a member at DORWART whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, trial advocacy, civil rights litigation, securities litigation, oil and gas disputes, construction litigation, intellectual property and trade secret litigation, employment litigation, and select criminal defense matters. For more than 30 years, he has represented businesses, financial institutions, energy companies, healthcare organizations, governmental entities, and individuals in high-stakes disput...

Theresa N. Hill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Theresa N. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Theresa N. Hill since 2020. 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 Theresa N. Hill is held by other lawyers.