Rebecca Sherwood

Amy brings more than 25 years of experience in trial and appellate practice, with a career shaped by leadership roles and in-depth involvement in Family Law matters. Her background includes serving with Oklahoma Child Support Services, where she helped lead the state’s implementation of the Uniform Parentage Act, as well as her service as a District Judge for the Cherokee Nation. This range of experience provides her with a well-rounded understanding of family law issues affecting indiv...

Robert has been affiliated with Pray Walker since 1992 and has focused on trials of civil disputes. Robert’s practice began with the defense of personal injury and product liability lawsuits, but has grown to include handling cases involving business fraud and interference, breaches of corporate duties, and problems arising from business agreements. The contractual disputes range from commercial warranty claims to construction problems to oil and gas accounting issues and surface damage...

Mr. Vogt has practiced law with Jones Gotcher since 1984, and was named a partner in 1989. His law practice includes commercial litigation, employment practices, real estate, contracts, bankruptcy and education law. He represents a variety of clients including Tulsa Community College, Grand River Dam Authority, The Salvation Army, Tulsa Talons, Sinclair Tulsa Refinery, Metro Builders Supply and a number of commercial real estate property owners and developers. In 2006, Mr. Vogt was named to t...

Jack L. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Jack L. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Jack L. Brown since 2022. 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 Jack L. Brown is held by other lawyers.

Bruce A. McKenna is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Bruce A. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce A. McKenna 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 Bruce A. McKenna is held by other lawyers.

Don Smith joined Pray Walker in 1983 and has been a Shareholder with the Firm since 1990. Practicing in the areas of energy law, environmental law and title examination law, his primary emphasis is in energy transactions, principally representing oil and gas producers and operators in the purchase and sale of exploration and production assets, gathering and other midstream properties, and energy-related surface facilities. Don has negotiated, coordinated and closed numerous energy transaction...

James W. Rusher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. James W. practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized James W. Rusher since 2009. 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 James W. Rusher is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Weger has been practicing law since 1982 with Jones Gotcher. He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he received his bachelor’s degree in 1979 and his law degree in 1982. He also attended the University of Oxford, Queens College, in 1980 as part of his law school curriculum. He has served as president and managing partner of Jones Gotcher since 1994. Mr. Weger’s current legal practice centers on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts across the country...

Maren Minnaert Lively is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Maren Minnaert practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Maren Minnaert Lively 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 Maren Minnaert Lively 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 ...