Michael R. "Mike" Ford

Michael J. Heron is a Partner in our Oklahoma City office with over 30 years of legal experience. He specializes in protecting the rights of individuals and businesses in civil cases involving medical malpractice, professional liability, construction, transportation, and insurance matters. Mike represents hospitals, practice groups, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals in a wide range of litigation, policies and procedures, compliance, investigations, business transactions,...

Mark E. Bialick entered the practice of law in 1981. His practice centers upon complex civil litigation, and, over the course of his nearly forty-year career, Mark has litigated and tried to verdict several of the State of Oklahoma’s seminal cases in the areas of insurance, particularly with respect to the duty of good faith and fair dealing, as well as cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. In 2006, Mark was inducted as a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawye...

David A. Branscum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. David A. practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized David A. Branscum since 2026. 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 David A. Branscum is held by other lawyers.

Gerald (“Jerry”) E. Durbin, II began his legal career in 1971. Over the past 45 years, Jerry’s practice has concentrated in the area of complex civil litigation. He has represented many national insurers and individuals in obtaining some of the most significant verdicts rendered in the State of Oklahoma. In 2010, Jerry was elected as a fellow in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, a recognition reserved to the top 1% of trial lawyers in each state. Jerry has a...

Melissa began her legal career in-house with a Fortune 500 oil and gas company. Since that time, her practice has focused on oil, gas, and energy law , including the preparation of drilling and division order title opinions across Oklahoma, Texas, and North Dakota. Her work frequently involves the preparation of curative documents, probate-related matters, and support in litigation for oil, gas, and renewable energy clients. In addition to her energy law practice, Melissa represents clients i...

John D. Robertson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. John D. practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized John D. Robertson 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 John D. Robertson is held by other lawyers.

Lane R. Neal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Lane R. practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Lane R. Neal since 2027. 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 Lane R. Neal is held by other lawyers.

William A. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. William A. practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized William A. Johnson 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 William A. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

James (“Jim”) K. Larimore began practicing law in 1974. Jim is an experienced and highly regarded corporate and real estate lawyer whose practice consists of assisting clients in a variety of business matters, including corporate and real estate transactions as well as complex commercial litigation. His practice also includes extensive work in the areas of probate and trust litigation. Jim’s achievements have earned him inclusion on The Best Lawyers in America list of &ldquo...

R. Ryan Deligans began practicing law in 2003 and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law where he was honored as the Outstanding Graduate in the area of Trial Practice and Procedure. His practice has been focused on complex litigation involving Insurance Law, Manufacturer’s Product Liability, and cases involving catastrophic injury or death. Ryan is annually selected by his peers for inclusion in Super Lawyers Magazine. He has been selected as a Top ...