Richard D. "Rich" Johnson

John H. Edwards is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Finance Law, Corporate Law and Energy Law. John H. practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized John H. Edwards since 2023. 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 regar...

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

Mary H. “Molly” Tolbert is a litigator, with a focus on antitrust, securities, constitutional, and appellate matters. She has appeared on behalf of clients before numerous state and federal courts, as well as in administrative and regulatory proceedings. She has significant experience in drafting and arguing critical motions and appellate briefs, with recent successful oral arguments before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second and Ninth Circuits, as well as the Southern Distr...

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 ...

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...

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.

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,...

Steven J. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Steven J. practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Steven J. Johnson 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 Steven J. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Erin Oakley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Erin practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Erin Oakley 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 Erin Oakley 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...