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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.

Amy Newsome is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Securities Regulation. Amy, 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 Amy 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.

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.

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.

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...

Theresa N. Hill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. Theresa N., who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Theresa N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bland Williamson is a founding member of Pray Walker and has been affiliated with the firm and its predecessors since 1969. His legal practice has been concentrated in Oil and Gas law and related regulatory areas for over 30 years. During this period, he has been involved in the acquisition and disposition of oil and gas properties and mid-stream facilities on numerous occasions, involving various differing business structures and financing mechanisms.Bland has experience in the drafting and ...

Frederic Dorwart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law and Corporate Law. Frederic, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frederic is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...