Robert G. "Hap" Fry, Jr.

Montgomery L. Lair is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Montgomery L., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Montgomery L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Steve Butterfield is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Steve, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steve is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

K. Ellis Ritchie is the founder of the Ritchie, Rock & Atwood Law Firm . With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Ritchie obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1992. Mr. Ritchie's primary field of practice is the representation of businesses and individuals in eminent domain cases. Mr. Ritchie has represented over 200 clients on eminent domain matters and has tried in excess of 75 jury trials and has numerous published appellate decisions. His exp...

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

Corbin C. Brewster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Corbin C., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Corbin C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Having developed a successful high school speech and debate program, Randall Vaughan left education to pursue a career as a trial lawyer, a goal that guided his law school education and decision to join Pray Walker in 1985. Randall has tried numerous cases in federal and state courts, and written legal briefs and presented oral arguments at the appellate level. He has also served as an advocate for clients in private arbitrations. As a counselor, he assists large companies in managing their n...

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...

Maren Minnaert Lively is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Maren Minnaert, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maren Minnaert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Larry D. Henry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Larry D., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Larry D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.