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Lori F. Winland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lori F., who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lori F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

As a founding partner at Ball Morse Lowe PLLC , Zach focuses his practice on oil, gas, and energy matters , business law , and Real Estate Law , serving clients in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and across the region. He approaches each matter with an appreciation for his clients’ time and resources, working to provide practical, efficient, and cost-conscious legal solutions for complex legal and business issues. Zach represents companies operating throughout Oklahoma, North Dakota, Montana, W...

T. Scott Spradling is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. T. Scott, who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 1983. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which T. Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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...

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...

Ashley Powell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Family Law. Ashley, who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amy J. Sine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Nonprofit / Charities Law and Trusts and Estates. Amy J., who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael T. Maloan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Michael T., who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.