Robert J. Melgaard

Bobby L. Latham, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Bobby L., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bobby L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Metcalf is an accomplished construction lawyer with more than 25 years of experience successfully representing clients in all aspects of construction law and litigation. Whether dealing with the day-to-day legal issues that arise in a client’s business, or serving as an effective client advocate in the periodic disputes that clients face, Mr. Metcalf serves as both a trusted advisor and an effective litigator for his clients. Mr. Metcalf’s legal practice follows a successful t...

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...

Heath E. Hardcastle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Heath E., 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 Heath E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Austin Bond is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Austin, 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 Austin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mbilike Mwafulirwa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mbilike, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mbilike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brett Crane has served as the Firm’s Managing Partner since 2008. His practice concentrates in the areas of corporate law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, securities, private equity and emerging businesses, venture capital transactions, family-owned businesses and succession planning, and counseling with respect to business issues, compliance and contract negotiation. He has extensive experience representing clients in various industries and servi...

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...

Robert Mitchener III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Robert, 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 Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Danny is part of the firm's litigation group. He has extensive experience in commercial litigation particularly in the area of Eminent Domain. Prior to joining the firm Danny served as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma from August 2012 until March 2017. During his time as U.S. Attorney, he led several large investigations one of which resulted in the largest indictment in the history of the Northern District. Experience State of Oklahoma ex rel Department of Tra...