Steven P. "Steve" Cole
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 About Steven P. Cole
Steven P. Cole is a lawyer based in Oklahoma City, OK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Steven P. Cole is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Law
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation
Education: University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 1985, University of Oklahoma, graduated 1982, and University of Oklahoma, graduated 1985
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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Born Ponca City, Oklahoma, July 5, 1941; admitted to bar, 1966, Oklahoma. Preparatory education, Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1963); legal education, University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1966). Fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta. Assistant Attorney General, State of Oklahoma, 1968. (J.A.G.C., U.S. Army, 1966-68).
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