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Michael Carter is a Partner in our Oklahoma City office where he focuses his practice on asbestos, talc, and silica defense, products liability, labor and employment, and workers’ compensation matters. Michael has defended multi-party asbestos, talc, respirable dust, silica, and benzene exposure cases in multiple jurisdictions across the United States, representing equipment manufacturers, distributors, contractors, premises owners, manufacturers of industrial and cosmetic talc products...

J. Christian Guzzy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. J. Christian practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized J. Christian Guzzy 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 J. Christian Guzzy is held by other lawyers.

Matthew Panach is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Matthew practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Panach since 2018. 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 Matthew Panach is held by other lawyers.

Patrick Lane is a seasoned attorney with a unique practice specializing in both litigation and transactional law. His extensive experience across diverse industries provides clients with comprehensive legal strategies that address both immediate needs and long-term goals. Patrick prides himself on building strong, collaborative relationships with clients, offering practical, solutions-oriented advice that is tailored to each unique situation. In the courtroom, Patrick is known for his experie...

Kurt Rupert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Commercial Litigation. Kurt practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Kurt Rupert since 2016. 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 Kurt Rupert is held by other lawyers.

Glenn is a partner at Ball Morse Lowe PLLC whose practice is focused on divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and adult and minor guardianships. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Glenn is dedicated to serving Oklahomans in their domestic matters. While she is experienced in both family law and probate, she has chosen to focus her practice at Ball Morse Lowe to family law because of her ability to assist clients through a very difficult time. Glenn also enjoys the feeling of joy her clients ex...

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...

EXPERIENCE Successfully tried numerous lawsuits through jury trial and bench trial, as well as appeal, in both state and federal courts Significant experience in complex commercial arbitration matters filed under the American Arbitration Association Experience in litigation and arbitration matters filed in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, Georgia, Colorado, Wyoming and California Testified as an expert witness on matters related to the recovery of attorney fees in complex trust litigation S...

Katherine Taylor Loy has practiced law since 1992 and concentrates on Insurance Law, Litigation, Personal Injury, and Products Liability. She has been admitted to practice in Oklahoma, the U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Katherine belongs to the Oklahoma County and Oklahoma Bar Associations and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma. She graduated with honors as a m...

Laura L. Holmes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Education Law. Laura L. practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Laura L. Holmes 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 Laura L. Holmes is held by other lawyers.